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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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"...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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Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6 PM
Creative Writing Class
Oakwood Learning Center (part of Oakwood Hospital)
18501 Rotunda Drive
Dearborn, MI
Interested? Contact 313.586.4902 to register.
Rhonda leads participants through creative writing techniques.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7 PM
The Lyrical Vibe'z Experience w/The Lost Rose
Listen at: www.svmixradio.com
Rhonda joins The Lost Rose to discuss poetry and other stuff.
Monday, March, 12, 2012, 7 PM
Kresge Eminent Artist Dinner
Detroit, MI
Rhonda joins other artists in tribute to Dr. Naomi Long Madgett.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6 PM
Creative Writing Class
Oakwood Learning Center (part of Oakwood Hospital)
18501 Rotunda Drive
Dearborn, MI
Interested? Contact 313.586.4902 to register.
Rhonda leads participants through creative writing techniques.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 6 PM
Creative Writing Class
Oakwood Learning Center (part of Oakwood Hospital)
18501 Rotunda Drive
Dearborn, MI
Interested? Contact 313.586.4902 to register.
Rhonda leads participants through creative writing techniques.
February 2, 2012 @ Thursdays in the D, Scarab Club, Detroit, MI
January 28, 2012 @ Urban Cyber Network Cafe, Detroit, MI
January 24, 2012 @ The Billy T Show!, U Detroit Cafe, Detroit, MI
January 15, 2012 @ Free Verse, Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center, Detroit, MI
January 11, 2012 @ Michigan Writers' Network, Blogtalk Radio
December 3, 2011 @ Noel Night @ Textures by Nefrititi, Detroit, MI
September 23, 2011 @ Thistle Coffee House, Detroit, MI
September 1, 2011 @ Southfield Public Library, Southfield, MI
August 26, 2011 @ Manila Bay Cafe, Detroit, MI
August 9, 2011@ Milan Federal Correctional Facility, Milan, MI
June 24, 2011@ Bettie R. May Foundation, Bingham Farms, MI
June 18, 2011 @ Conversation on Racial Unity, Nandi's Knowledge Cafe, Highland Park, MI
June 18, 2011@ Creative Juicez, Artists' Village, Detroit, MI
June 17, 2011@ The Lyrical Vibe'z Experience, Manila Bay, Detroit, MI
June 15, 2011 @ Free Your Soul, 1917 American Bistro, Detroit, MI
June 12, 2011@ The Writers' Workshop, Blessed Vibrations, Inglewood, CA
May 21 @ Quebec Writers Federation, Writers' Retreat, Chateauguay, Quebec, CANADA
April 1, 2011 @ Forever Free: Equipped to Live, Women's Conference!, Detroit, MI
February 2, 2011 @ Secret Word Cafe, Houston, TX
February 1, 2011@ Secret Word Cafe, Houston, TX
December 10, 2010 @ Emily Dickinson Birthday Bash, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
November 14, 2010 @ Songwriting Master Class w/Kevin Sandbloom & Rhonda Welsh, Detroit, MI
November 6, 2010 @ Bookfest Windsor 2010, Windsor, Ontario, CANADA
October 23, 2010 @ 4th Fridays w/Rufus Harris, Ford Performing & Community Arts Center, Dearborn, MI
October 10, 2010 @ Sweet Epiphany, Detroit, MI
October 7, 2010 @ Southfield Public Library, Southfield, MI
September 11, 2010 @ Private Engagement, Southfield, MI
August 18, 2010 @ Motown Writers Radio Show, Blog Talk Radio
August 1, 2010 @ Red Clay Legacy Celebration, The Sweet Epiphany, Detroit, MI
July 24, 2010 @ Peaceful Poetics,The Sweet Epiphany, Detroit, MI
July 22, 2010 @ Private Signing, Bingham Farms, MI
July 15, 2010 @ The Main Course, They Say Restaurant, Detroit, MI
July 12, 2010 @ Summer Poetry Scarab Mondays, Scarab Club, Detroit, MI
June 21, 2010 @ U.S. Social Forum Pre-Event, Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI
May 29, 2010 @ 80th Birthday Party, Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights, MI
May 19, 2010 @ Celebration of Malcolm X, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI
May 1, 2010 @ Celebration of Naomi Long Madgett, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI
March 26, 2010 @ 4th Fridays w/Rufus Harris, Ford Performing & Community Arts Center, Dearborn, MI
March 5, 2010 @ Black History Month Program, Vernor Elementary School, Detroit, MI
February 20, 2010 @ Black History Month Program, Word of Truth COGIC, Warren, MI
February 12, 2010 @ InsideOut Reading Series, Detroit Artists Market (DAM), Detroit, MI
January 25, 2010 @ American Christian Writers (ACW), Greater Grace Tabernacle, Detroit, MI
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