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 Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Wake up, Do the same dance, You always do-- Put on the same clothes, You always do... And enjoy the moment, Each one irreplaceable So make t...

Circus of Words Missing Posts

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Missing Posts

Since I've now officially missed two posts, I thought I'd explain. The first post missed was due to a paper I needed to write for sc...

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 3

Behind the Masque
Part 3

An Unexpected Encounter Don't forget to read from the beginning or Part 2: When the Lights Go Out As she came closer, I reali...

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Cake

Cake, Chocolate drizzle With sprinkles Whipped icing-- Strawberries, And lighted candles; A beautiful memory Served in every bite-- ...

Circus of Words One Breath Away

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

One Breath Away

Sometimes you give it all you have And realize you're one breath short Just one breath away, But that one breath, Is the last breath you...

Circus of Words Conflict of Interest

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Conflict of Interest

A chill, a shiver--I shudder; My body wasn't meant for this. I was destined to be born elsewhere, Destined for a warmer climate-- The de...

Circus of Words The Cold Gray

Monday, October 14, 2013

The Cold Gray

I wake up to a patchwork gray sky The chill of winter settling in the air. A silent morning as the birds fly away The world is still, dri...

Circus of Words I'm Wishing on A Star

Sunday, October 13, 2013

I'm Wishing on A Star

I wish I could go back Caress the keys of my childhood --Softly-- Tell myself a bed time story And disappear into my own fantasy Slowly, Cou...

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 2

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Behind the Masque
Part 2

When the Lights Go Out Don't forget to read from the beginning Eventually, my step sister would tire of sitting by idly, watchin...

Circus of Words Enjoy the Moment

Friday, October 11, 2013

Enjoy the Moment

a distant firework flashes in the sky a blast of light trailed by soft sparkles of fire raining down... and I almost missed it-- almost didn...

Circus of Words Success & Narcissism

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Success & Narcissism

I'm my own number one fan-- I Love everything I do, I Agree with everything I say And I'm always on my side. I come closer and close...

Circus of Words Beware of Beliefs That Don't Add Up

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Beware of Beliefs That Don't Add Up

A ccording to Facebook, Twitter, the lady at the grocery store, regular church goers and a host of other people, the following things are t...

Circus of Words Video Game

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Video Game

If only it were as easy As a puppet and string--     Walk forward.     Jump.    Stop: And I could control you Completely--easily. Yet you...

Circus of Words The Little Mermaid

Monday, October 07, 2013

The Little Mermaid

I'm submerged in water Enjoying the serenity, Riding the waves along... I'm comfortable here, In my own piece of heaven-- But ...

Circus of Words Perfectionism

Sunday, October 06, 2013

Perfectionism

I want it to be perfect, I don't want to see flaws I don't want mistakes Permeating Through half beautiful Sculptures of perfection....

Circus of Words Behind the Masque
Part 1

Saturday, October 05, 2013

Behind the Masque
Part 1

The Quiet Before the Storm That night was the night I watched myself die. Full of music--rhythms and melodies carrying masked faces ...

Circus of Words Tell Me Lies

Friday, October 04, 2013

Tell Me Lies

Ask me a question, Lay your insecurities at my feet. Wish for the answer You wish you would hear... Wait silently for confirmation Of a...

Circus of Words A Different Time

Thursday, October 03, 2013

A Different Time

If everything was different, I might look into your eyes, And if the world was different-- I might focus on your voice... If this moment wer...

Circus of Words To Be or Not To Be

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

To Be or Not To Be

I use to say I could not and would not be a professor. I have little patience and am thoroughly annoyed when people get an attitude with me ...

Circus of Words The Fog

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

The Fog

Eerie white mist Floating across gray pavement, What lurks behind your Thick obstruction of sight? Looming large behind hazy bricks Awaiting...

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