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 The Will to Reach

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

The Will to Reach

Every day a new idea-- Colors, words, images... All spinning in my head And I can't keep up. I'm running as fast as I can Pluck...

Circus of Words When the Sun Rises

Monday, August 04, 2014

When the Sun Rises

Out of my window, I see light break the shadow Colors burst across the sky A show of light entertaining my eye; Gone away the clo...

Circus of Words Rooted in my Dreams

Sunday, August 03, 2014

Rooted in my Dreams

People tell you to reach for the stars Spread your arms to the sky      and grab your dreams, But the oak tree's strength Lies in...

Circus of Words The Necklace

Saturday, August 02, 2014

The Necklace

When I was in elementary school there was Native American owned store down the road from my house--I was dying to learn how they made their...

Circus of Words A Few Gentle Souls

Thursday, July 31, 2014

A Few Gentle Souls

Scattered and hidden Humbly going about their way-- A few gentle souls A few good people... Spare some silver for the poor Spare a...

Circus of Words Strange Struggles

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Strange Struggles

Confusion dangles On a spoiled little face-- And mayhem ensues

Circus of Words Judgement Day

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Judgement Day

When time runs out      as it always does When the wind stops blowing And the leaves stop falling, All is quiet, all is calm... My l...

Circus of Words Squirrels Gone Wild

Monday, July 28, 2014

Squirrels Gone Wild

One Squirrel Sits staring He wants my food He waits patiently His gaze is upon me Expecting me to cave in Expecting me to surrender ...

Circus of Words Pyschological Turmoil

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Pyschological Turmoil

If you knew the images you saw Were simple illusions-- That the words you heard Were figments of imagination... If you knew your emotion...

Circus of Words Some Magic

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Some Magic

Magic lingers here wistfully-- The glow of spells valuable but free is somewhere. Cast by the fairy I once met Long ago in the midst of...

Circus of Words Ode to Life

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Ode to Life

Born-- Come in to the world Crying, not knowing what to expect And live. Here we are Stumbling through this maze Pressing on in wonde...

Circus of Words Radio Vibes

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Radio Vibes

Music plays on the radio Vulgar words echo in droves But the beat hypnotizes me On and on the words repeat. Unnecessary, fills my time-...

Circus of Words Riding on Clouds at Sunset

Riding on Clouds at Sunset

Stepped off the cliff Expecting to fall, Expecting the splash of water The splash of me colliding-- I didn't expect to land Soft b...

Circus of Words Carefree

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Carefree

Not caring is the best thing I ever did-- I closed my ears and even though Your words continue to flow, The vibration of drums doesn...

Circus of Words Breathing In

Breathing In

Every time I breathe-- There's pain in this cavity     where my heart use to beat...     a hologram, an empty shell-- The remnants a...

Circus of Words Pick Me Up

Monday, July 21, 2014

Pick Me Up

Just when I thought hope was lost Everything had failed, the world was closing in And I just didn't want to think anymore-- When ever...

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Mutiny

The summer heat weighs      heavy on delicate curls           every strand revolting           every strand convulsing      feelings...

Circus of Words In Mother Nature's Arms

Saturday, July 19, 2014

In Mother Nature's Arms

The sound of rain-- A gentle pitter patter,      beating softly on my window. Lulling me to sleep      like A mother's lullaby... N...

Circus of Words Enchanted Flower

Friday, July 18, 2014

Enchanted Flower

The smell of flowers--     lilac, lily, and rose Burst with color     majestically swirling before my eyes... Golden yellow, bright an e...

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...

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