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Summer’s Last Dance
The beach clears, the painterly sky darkens, muted pastels fading. The vast ocean crashes into the surf, its waves now too cold for wading. Stragglers linger, some hand-in-hand, and stroll the crumbling boardwalk, Some cuddle close, sheltered from the wind, … Continue reading
Remembering a Dream Amid the Sting of Reality
Today, as legions honor the memory of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I reflect on how far we’ve come since his societal contributions and how far we have to go. I think it’s safe to say that we’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 1960s, children, color, education, ethnicity, future, hope, Martin Luther King Jr., Race, Racism, skin, society
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The Quest For Originality: Motivation for Writers and Artists
There are no new ideas in the world of writing. Everything has already been done and redone. Now what?! I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. Honestly, I’ve sometimes felt this way myself and wondered how could one achieve … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged artists, books, creativity, discovery, encouragement, growth, ideas, inspiration, language, motivation, originality, publishing, scientist, space, writers, writing
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Book Review: Dawn by Octavia Butler
Lilith Iyapo awakens aboard an alien vessel hovering above a post-apocalyptic Earth. She soon discovers that hundreds of years have elapsed since the fiery conclusion of the planet’s final war, which claimed the lives of her husband and son. The … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged alien, Dawn, Earth, humanity, humans, Octavia Butler, post-apocalyptic, Race, Science fiction, scifi, war
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The Twilight Zone – Most Memorable Episodes
Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Twilight Zone Day! My mother introduced me to this extraordinary series during my childhood. Over the years, many of the episodes have steeped in my mind, forming a richer understanding of the show’s thought-provoking and … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future
2013 has been perhaps my most inactive when it comes to social media. I guess that’s because I’ve had many obligations beyond the realm of cyberspace that demanded most of my attention. Nonetheless, I’ve greatly missed my online family, friends … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, 2014, changes, hope, losses, moving forward, New Year, setbacks, wishes
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Never Too Late
“It’s like riding a bike.” Whenever I’d find myself at the receiving end of that popular idiom, I’d smile politely to offset the crushing embarrassment over the fact that in my adulthood, I still lacked the skill. That’s right, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle, bike, biking, cycling, first-time cyclist, Learning, park, two-wheeler
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My Opinion on the Gun Debate
Watching the back-and-forth exchange of the whole gun debate I cringed upon witnessing how nasty people have been treating one another for simply having conflicting opinions. It’s absurd that so many people have the mentality that “I respect your … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged compassion, debate, empathy, fear, gun control, media, opinions, peace, respect, self-control, society, think, violence
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