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Practicing Gratitude
I am grateful for my new project, Raw Clay ! The Holiday Season is upon us! There are some that embrace this time with joy and giddiness. There are still others that see this time of year as a poignant reminder of pain and loss. If you are in the latter category, please allow me to overstep my bounds a little and present you with an alternative. It seems counterintuitive to express gratitude during times of death and loss. When my sister, Emily , passed away the last thing that I thought about was …
Imitation of Science
The character Sarah Jane Johnson was depicted by actress Susan Kohner. Sarah Jane is a beautiful girl. She has dreamy brown eyes, long dark brown hair and a super curvy figure. Her parents are both black people. Her mother, Annie, is dark brown with a similarly curvy figure and pleasant full cheeks. Her father, now deceased, was also black but with very light skin and straight hair. Sarah Jane has her father's complexion and hair texture. She has the type of beauty that most people notice immediately. …
poetry, etc. - vernal equinox | bagels and lox | out of the box
Hey dudes and dudettes. The vernal equinox is upon us. It is finally Spring again. Warmer temps, flowers, lighter clothing, right? Well, theoretically... In Michigan, there is currently an ice storm. Ha! It's all good. We have our love and creativity to keep us warm. Are you looking for ways to expand your creativity? April is National Poetry Month. Seems like a natural time to try your skills as a poet. If you are a beginner, you can start with something simple like Haiku. If you are a bit more …
It's not just a new year. It's a new season.
A few years ago, Israel Houghton came out with this dope song, “It’s a New Season.” I sang it and sang it until I moved into my new season. What ensued was my poetry CD, I Saw Myself . Then I moved into another season and I started teaching, started a small press, Crimson Kairos, and released a book, Red Clay Legacy . Well, guess what ya’ll? It’s about time for another new season. I am working on the CD companion to Red Clay Legacy . It will allow me to record the …
Beauty and blessings...
"...had a very shiny nose. and if you ever saw it..." I started a maudlin blog chock full of self-pity and angst. It was so depressing that I had to scrap it. I decided not to write anything. But then I decided to step outside my mood and look at the facts. I am one extremely blessed woman. So here are ten blessings that I personally experience (in no particular order): 1. I live in a beautiful home. 2. I eat well every day. 3. I have a warm bed. 4. I have nice clothing and dope shoes. 5. All …
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April 11, 2012 @ Oakwood Learning Center, Dearborn, MI |
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