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 Tale As Old As Time

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Tale As Old As Time

The credits roll A familiar tune begins to play Emotions run back-- And I'm a child once again. The feeling never di...

Circus of Words Growing Peacefully

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Growing Peacefully

Peace of mind comes After you've surrendered everything Left all your dreams at the door And placed your faith     in something high...

Circus of Words Beyond The Trees

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Beyond The Trees

Beyond those trees Lies a body of water Deep and still. Beyond those trees Boats carry people To and fro. Beyond those trees Bea...

Circus of Words The Blank Sketchbook

Monday, July 14, 2014

The Blank Sketchbook

A blank sketchbook lies at my feet It stares at me curiously as I walk by Knowing emptiness is some kind of defeat, It waits for me patie...

Circus of Words One Day More

Sunday, July 13, 2014

One Day More

A week becomes a day A day becomes an hour And in the blink of an eye, The world has changed. Nothing stays the same, Consistency is re...

Circus of Words To Rule Them All

Saturday, July 12, 2014

To Rule Them All

What is it about power That has the ability to devour Capture the heart and minds Of humanity most refined? Disturb a person's ac...

Circus of Words The Successful Blog

Friday, July 11, 2014

The Successful Blog

Everyone's doing it--      or so it seems And quality comes and goes Like earthquakes on a Richter scale... But its hard to sta...

Circus of Words 'Tis A Far Better Thing

Thursday, July 10, 2014

'Tis A Far Better Thing

Ears and eyes often close, Words converted to silence And thoughts shut away Ignored or passed over for      better things... Simple t...

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...

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