Children are the Future


Children see the entire world in a different way than adults. The innocence of discovery is something we all enjoyed. I often wonder, had people not interjected certain ideas into my mind at certain times, where would my childlike mind had lead me? So here's to nostalgia, to innocence, and the people that will become our future.


An Apple A Day


Living a healthy life is important, and many people take their concerns with eating right or losing weight to unhealthy extremes. This month, I'll be talking about eating habits, sharing some of my favorite recipes, and focusing on healthy choices.

Legends of Africa


One thing I've noticed during my years attending predominately white schools and having circles of friends that are more diverse, is that the major factor in racism and prejudice is ignorance. There is a lot about black culture that many non-blacks just don't know. Often this lack of awareness rears its head in the form of ignorant assumptions and awkward questions. The Legends of Africa series touches on topics that may be extremely familiar to blacks, but may not be familiar to non-blacks.

Religion & Theology


I've always been interested in Religion & Theology. As I child, I questioned everything. I wanted to know why this denomination was different from that denomination. I wanted to know how Christianity differed from Islam, and how they differed from Buddhism, etc. I found that as I studied with the faith of a believer and the open mind of scientist, the world of religion started to make more sense and I was able to form beliefs that I don't question. April 2015 is dedicated to my journey to those beliefs.

Circus of Words Family Secrets

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Family Secrets

The sound of roosters crowing could only be drowned out by the sound of tractors plowing. It was going to be a rough year; between the dro...

Circus of Words Family Secrets

Family Secrets

Click or use the arrow keys to turn the page Family Secrets 1 The sound of roosters crowing could only be drowned out by the soun...

Circus of Words Searching For Perfection

Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Searching For Perfection

The words are there-- Every dotted i, every crossed t Punctuated, what seems so perfectly... Staring back at me, Waiting for affirmation...

Circus of Words Flying Stealth in the Night

Monday, July 07, 2014

Flying Stealth in the Night

Between rolling white clouds And glittering gold stars Image created by John Cortes Below the moon, but above the seas-- Where the wi...

Circus of Words Amphibian Ambitions

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Amphibian Ambitions

Gallant creature of gleaming green-- Gathers there beside glistening water Gazing out at growing eyes set high And gently grieving the se...

Circus of Words Book Review: The Long Earth

Saturday, July 05, 2014

Book Review: The Long Earth

My creative writing teacher always said the best way to get better at writing is to read. Luckily, I love reading--and I love reading diffe...

Circus of Words Peace Be Still

Friday, July 04, 2014

Peace Be Still

Peace be still, 'cross the glassy lake Beneath ships passing by, waves break-- They roll like ripples in the night Gleam off the wate...

Circus of Words A Question of Anger

Thursday, July 03, 2014

A Question of Anger

Angry faces Waiting like a sea of vengeance Intimidating and unyielding And I question Why? Why such animosity Pent up behind dar...

Circus of Words Somewhere

Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Somewhere

Somewhere, sleeping on rocks Scarred from the scraping of feet picture by koya979/shutterstock Bare against the Earth's surface U...

Circus of Words Don't Lose Sight of the Finish Line

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Don't Lose Sight of the Finish Line

Just because you can't see it Or the vision isn't quite there Hold on with both hands Never lose sight of your mind's eye. ...

Circus of Words The Rights of Another

Monday, June 30, 2014

The Rights of Another

We agree to disagree, silently And that should be enough But the lines constrict These opposing beliefs in war With the idea of freedom ...

Circus of Words Birth of Imagination

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Birth of Imagination

Imagination brews Unlikely places, unlikely creatures All a beautiful concept Waiting to be fleshed out Waiting to be something More th...

Circus of Words Children Go Where I Send Thee

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Children Go Where I Send Thee

Do you ever wonder where you'll go      Where your legs will take you,           Where your heart doesn't want to follow Or where...

Friday, June 27, 2014

Skill

SKILL Power Potential An unusual-- Chance opportunity, Out of the ordinary "there's more to them than meets the ey...

Circus of Words Forgotten Prince

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Forgotten Prince

A forgotten castle in ruins lies on the hill, Its windows dark from abandoned kings The faint glow of precious gems--      faded with the...

Circus of Words Belly of the Beast

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Belly of the Beast

Within the belly of a Beast wrought with guilt from fueling mankind's fears Hidden deep in shadows cold Awaits his peace. This poem ...

Circus of Words The Perfect Octave

The Perfect Octave

The song begins slow and steady in perfect time Notes leaping and dancing on perfect pitch Echoing soft like the ringing of the chime Bea...

Circus of Words 25 to Life

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

25 to Life

26 years later, changes subtle to me-- The creeping of age on the body and mind While lessons of life play out continually... Althoug...

Circus of Words The Color of Joy

Monday, June 23, 2014

The Color of Joy

Warm  Glowing Like the fire Dancing slowly Bright and bold, it shines Something strange yet beautiful: Unmistakable--it stands ...

Circus of Words Moments We Share

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Moments We Share

We come here, Wishing, hoping, dreaming And its all about reaching a goal, But somewhere along the way Mixed up in those detours     of...

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