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 Words of Wisdom

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

A few good thoughts, tips, and words for encouragement.

Recent Posts

  • 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. Streaks of color whirling by Unidentifiable...

  • Know Your Status

    Sometimes fear motivates positive change... Succumbing to Fear It really started over the summer, when I got bitten by a spider--I'm allergic--and had to take antibiotics. I ended up being...

  • Easy

    If he/she isn't willing to fight for you, don't be willing to settle for him/her Why are we, where we are? Why is it that no one cares? Lost on the easy road... Fight or flight: fly away now The...

  • Realizations

    Yesterday the clouds came It rained all day and all night And everything hid in shame Dripping, gloomy, devoid of light... Yesterday, the sun didn't shine The trees blocked out the light, I thought...

  • Brave Girl

    Brave girl, Careful not to glance back-- The beauty of childhood You must leave behind Bend to the will of work And fight for your freedom; The choice is not easy: Growing up It is not for the...

  • 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 actions Divide us into factions-- One against another in war Always...

  • 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 stand out       or make people care, One...

  • '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 trivialities that give joy-- False though it may...

  • The Perils of Negative Thoughts

    Angry words of modern men fall flat The weight of adverse thoughts plague empty minds While the joys of life slip away from that... Time is wasted, whittled and undefined-- Leaves trouble to brew...

  • When Change Comes

    We change We grow And change is all we have All we ever learn or accept Sometimes-- We understand We think. No one Knows change And change favors none of us But drags us on through...


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Archive


January 2015

Blurred Sight | January 10, 2015

November 2014

Know Your Status | November 15, 2014
Easy | November 10, 2014

August 2014

Realizations | August 24, 2014
Brave Girl | August 9, 2014

July 2014

To Rule Them All | July 12, 2014
The Successful Blog | July 11, 2014
'Tis A Far Better Thing | July 10, 2014

June 2014

The Perils of Negative Thoughts | June 8, 2014
When Change Comes | June 5, 2014
Joy | June 3, 2014

May 2014

Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's | May 26, 2014
Chances We Take | May 25, 2014
The Hardest Thing | May 20, 2014
So Many Good Things | May 19, 2014
Mastermind of Villainy | May 17, 2014
Beautiful Humility | May 13, 2014
The Water Never Stands Still | May 10, 2014
Life of a Grad Student | May 9, 2014
Missed Opportunities | May 8, 2014
The Definition of Life | May 5, 2014
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly | May 4, 2014
Waiting for the World to End | May 2, 2014

April 2014

Purpose Has A Name | April 30, 2014
Heavier Than Steel, Lighter Than A Feather | April 29, 2014
Deadlines | April 26, 2014
Recovering From System Failure | April 23, 2014
Selective Understanding | April 17, 2014
Eye to Eye | April 13, 2014
How High Will You Jump | April 11, 2014
Excuses Are Tools of the Incompetent | April 7, 2014
What Greek Life Did For Me | April 4, 2014

March 2014

Professionalizing Femininity | March 28, 2014
Question for the Ages: | March 22, 2014
Hunger | March 19, 2014
Battle for the Mind | March 9, 2014
Purposed and Poised | March 2, 2014

February 2014

Goodbye, February: | February 28, 2014
Impossible Dreams: | February 27, 2014

January 2014

Wrong | January 21, 2014
Animosity | January 10, 2014
Exhale | January 8, 2014
Who | January 7, 2014
Roadside Thoughts | January 4, 2014

December 2013

Following the Crowd | December 26, 2013
Storytime | December 20, 2013
Be You, Do You, Love You | December 6, 2013

November 2013

Blind | November 17, 2013
Progress | November 13, 2013

October 2013

Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes | October 20, 2013

September 2013

Angel of Agony | September 30, 2013
Standards: Achieving Academically | September 23, 2013

June 2013

The Keys to Success: Outlook is Everything | June 1, 2013

March 2013

The Friend Zone | March 10, 2013

January 2013

The V Word | January 28, 2013

December 2012

Laws of Attraction | December 24, 2012
Ree Hughes
Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

Right now, my blog is mostly poetry (which naturally covers a wide range of topics). Everyone says great blogs have a niche, a specific topic they hone in to write about. I'm still working that out, I guess. In the mean time, you can use the menu in archive page to narrow down the topics you wish to see.

Welcome to the site. Feel free to comment and I hope you enjoy.

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