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The Reward and The Journey
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau A few weeks ago I posted this quote to spark inspiration on behalf of my readers because I know how beneficial such inspiration is to me and I wish to bestow, if… Continue reading
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Frank Morrison
This isn’t exactly an article FYI, more like a random thought (perhaps I’ll make a category for that). But, in case you haven’t noticed, I use a lot of Frank Morrison images on this blog. In fact, my avatar profile is a FM piece. I have a brother who’s a very talented artist (one day… Continue reading
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History vs. Truth
I would actually like to write more on this topic at a later date. But for now, enjoy this word: “One is astonished in the study of history at the recurrence of the idea that evil must be forgotten, distorted, skimmed over. We must forget that George Washington was a slave owner….and simply remember the… Continue reading
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Cheating on my other Blog
Okay. I admit it. I am not as faithful as I should be. I am cheating on my other blog. Oh, c’mon, don’t look at me like that; we have all been there. But, dear blog, if you’re listening, I didn’t mean to hurt you; I just can’t stop thinking about ThePBSBlog. Plus, you don’t… Continue reading
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Unplug: Balance and Technology
I have a motto in life: Balance is everything. That said I try to maintain a proper balance in my life of all that I do because stability is foundational. If I like a particular desert I try not to overindulge. If I have a certain opinion, I try not to make that opinion law… Continue reading
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Why Poets Are Poor
I am NOT your Sonia Sanchez, your Langston Hughes, your James Baldwin or Maya Angelou. In fact, my name may never find itself uttered among the world greats. And I’m fine with that. No, I LOVE that. Not ALL poets are poor, but I think the best ones are. They are the people who still… Continue reading
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“What’s Your Poetry?”
Like angels are playing on the strings of my vocal cords. Words that cannot remain unmoved or concealed however introverted I am. What’s YOUR poetry? Continue reading
