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 Saving Moments

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Saving Moments

The slow chiming of bells Resonating above the familiar ticking Of hands circling a well worn face-- Stop to savor the moment One second...

Circus of Words Condemnation

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Condemnation

A bird pushed out of a nest Expected to fly or fall to its death: Nature condemns it to itself But such is life-- Unless we force a chan...

Circus of Words The Curly Love Affair

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Curly Love Affair

I can't imagine spending a lifetime Never understanding you, Hiding you away in my ignorance Unable to follow your twists and turn...

Circus of Words Battle for the Mind

Sunday, March 09, 2014

Battle for the Mind

The cold fingers of doubt Gripping at my throat And I would pull them away But for this paralyzing fear... Eating away at my mind Toyin...

Circus of Words Approval of the Father

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Approval of the Father

I wonder what He thinks of me When He gazes over my life If He thinks I am exactly      who He created me to be, Or if He shakes His hea...

Circus of Words Isolation Ward

Friday, March 07, 2014

Isolation Ward

I'm alone, But it isn't dark It isn't cold-- I can breathe, Stretch my roots Farther and farther

Circus of Words Called to be Free

Thursday, March 06, 2014

Called to be Free

My freedom comes with a price, And though I don't know it's value, I feel the weight emerge over my life. Some incalculable debt...

Circus of Words Dance of the Hummingbird

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Dance of the Hummingbird

Quietly it waits, Flutters rapid wings Hidden from prying eyes Invisible, in the forest's shade It waits... It chooses to...

Circus of Words Shattering the Trick Mirror

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Shattering the Trick Mirror

If the world ends tomorrow, I want you to know: I see you, I know exactly who you are--      You never fooled me. Behind that smile An...

Circus of Words The Convergence of Souls

Monday, March 03, 2014

The Convergence of Souls

Rain falls-- The steady drip of heaven's tears Pooled beneath my window; A rhythmic cadence of nature's voice Intermingling with...

Circus of Words Purposed and Poised

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Purposed and Poised

Across the deep dark hills of reckless youth The flat of land expands beyond the sky Await the reap of cultivated fruits There, where...

Circus of Words Vocal Confusion

Saturday, March 01, 2014

Vocal Confusion

My head and my heart Are entangled in the great debate One pitted against the other But I can't differentiate the two-- Just two ide...

Circus of Words Goodbye, February:

Friday, February 28, 2014

Goodbye, February:

Spotlight on Us Picture from Black Enterprise  Black history covers a wide range of fields and subjects, from doctors and lawyers ...

Circus of Words Impossible Dreams:

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Impossible Dreams:

Spotlight on Paul R. Williams Don't let anyone tell you Your dreams are impossible-- Because they will; and it may be true ...

Circus of Words Difference:

Difference:

Spotlight on the Current State of Race in Public Schools Differences are the definition of each And without those subtle and ove...

Circus of Words Confessions of a Shoe Fiend:

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Confessions of a Shoe Fiend:

Spotlight on Jan Matzeliger My closet is bursting at the seams: Sneakers, pumps, and boots galore-- Different styles for differ...

Circus of Words Sci-Fi Legend:

Monday, February 24, 2014

Sci-Fi Legend:

Spotlight on Octavia E. Butler The fusion of ideas, Blended into a world of possibility-- Uncontradicted and unheard of Science...

Circus of Words When I'm Gone:

Sunday, February 23, 2014

When I'm Gone:

Spotlight on NC Mutual Life Insurance Company Who will mourn me when I'm gone, Stand over me to whisper prayers, Forgotten ...

Circus of Words Justice for All:

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Justice for All:

Spotlight on Charles Hamilton Houston To be just in all actions-- Fair in every thought uttered and every step braved... A jour...

Circus of Words Prime Time is My Time:

Friday, February 21, 2014

Prime Time is My Time:

Spotlight on Hattie McDaniel Four shows in,     and not a colored face-- Not a black, or a Latina, an Asian or Indian-- So I ...

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