He Carries: A Tribute to All Fathers

Without making a sound, he carries the weight of our worlds on his shoulders. He carries the demands of our dreams and the sacrifices of our visions. He carries our expectations of a better life, our hope for a brighter future. He is Mister Right and Mister Fix- it. Our Prince Charming, he is the […]

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Remembering the “Phenomenal Woman” Again

So, Dr. Angelou’s family has selected a place to celebrate her life, her words and their work in us: Wake Forest University Chapel in Winston- Salem, North Carolina.  There, persons will no doubt gather to remember and vow never to forget her.  Unlike the media, which has reported “the story” and already moved to the […]

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Mary Oliver’s “The Journey”

Mary Oliver extends the challenge beautifully but so many of us will not put one foot in front of the other.  Though the trip will lead to our true selves, we are not willing to leave and to leave behind what is familiar and routine.  But, there are a few of us who have heard all […]

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The “Phenomenal Woman” has died: Remembering Maya Angelou

“My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.” ~ Dr. Maya Angelou I met Dr. Maya Angelou through her writings at the tender age of twelve.  She taught me lessons in femininity, overcoming […]

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Surviving Humanity

Some say that there is not enough time That the clock is against us That time is running out But, there is and has always been time   Before clocks, calendars or schedules Before late fees, due dates and deadlines Before rush, hurry and faster, there was time We have never run out of time […]

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