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 Modesty

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Modesty

A declaration of modesty-- The restrictive cry of shrouded beauty While the other half flaunts bold brawn Subtle, but causing us to fawn...

Circus of Words A Vote and A Threat

Saturday, January 24, 2015

A Vote and A Threat

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 5 Someone's not happy about Nita and Jabir's forbidden encounter. The elders won'...

Circus of Words Are You A Feminist?

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Are You A Feminist?

I t's a question I've been asked multiple times within the last 12 months. Until the first person asked me, I hadn't actually t...

Circus of Words The Lost Dream

Monday, January 19, 2015

The Lost Dream

A Person Reflection on a Dream Deferred I am not like them-- For they are not like me, We are different We are not the same. M...

Circus of Words Forbidden

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Forbidden

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 4 Will Nita oblige Jabir's request? Will Jabir get to meet his rescuer? This week, see if Ni...

Circus of Words Who Am I

Friday, January 16, 2015

Who Am I

I don't recognize her-- The girl in the mirror; She doesn't look like me,      talk like me, think like me...           who is s...

Circus of Words Blurred Sight

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Blurred Sight

How hard it seems To see the world... My own eyes fall short Of the vision of other eyes And somewhere     these visions blur. Str...

Circus of Words Alone in this World

Friday, January 09, 2015

Alone in this World

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 3 Meet Jabir, Nita's charge, and find out how he copes with his inability to fly. READ THE ...

Circus of Words Not Like You on Display

Saturday, January 03, 2015

Not Like You on Display

All is dark, Yet I am there-- Center stage, Hiding in the bosom Of a deep red flower... And the audience is a-chatter Unaware of my pr...

Circus of Words Out in the Open

Friday, January 02, 2015

Out in the Open

Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 2 Nita finds herself in a dangerous position when her charge catches a glimpse of her. She must ch...

Circus of Words Second Day

Second Day

Time rushes by me And I never see it past Didn't have the time to see What did or didn't last-- When the dates roll by ...

Circus of Words Ringing in the New Year

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Ringing in the New Year

Its time to shed a few pounds-- Shed the weight of      so called friends who          make excuses and pretend... Its time to ...

Circus of Words The Assignment

Friday, December 26, 2014

The Assignment

  Whispers of War Season 1 Episode 1 Nita meets the powerful Zuri for the first time and receives her assignment. Will it be fun, d...

Circus of Words Book Review: The Invention of Wings

Monday, December 22, 2014

Book Review: The Invention of Wings

The Invetntion of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd This book is from the author of The Secret Life of Bees , which although I haven't ...

Circus of Words Announcing Whispers of War Season 1

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Announcing Whispers of War Season 1

There are a few teaser posts for the Whispers of War Series (hopefully they haven't confused you if you've already read them). T...

Circus of Words 30 Before 30

30 Before 30

A chronicling of 30 things I hope to accomplish before I turn 30. Recent Posts ...

Sports

From the basketball to surfing, this collection features posts about some of my favorite sports. ...

Fire

Fire is exciting and fun to write about. When you need some excitement and heat, check out this collection of fire-t...

Water

Water is one of the most relaxing and peaceful elements in nature I can think of. From slow and steady drops of rai...

Circus of Words Animals

Animals

Feeling strong and powerful like a lion, free as a bird, or as agile as a squirrel? Certain traits have always bee...

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