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The State of Affairs

We are in a precarious state of affairs in our country. It seems as if Mother Nature as well as the nature of an injured populace has reached a frenzie. There were earthquakes, floods, recordbreaking heat, and now, Hurricane Irene streaming up the eastern seashore, even shutting down New York City. It leaves one wondering what is going on?  Why are things shaking up so much and so many are feeling as if they are on a precipice. This summer, August, seems to be going out with a vengeance and leaving the rest of us spent from too much of everything. I think this was one of the hardest summers without a lot of relief.  There was a perfect storm of too many things happening at once with not enough extinguishers to put out all the fires I dealt with this summer.  I think I'm still waiting for a vacation! The election frenzy has been in full gear with all the GOP candidates spouting their own brand of insanity and the Democrats sitting back watching the circus unfol...

In Celebration of a Queen and a President

August 4, 2011 is a momentous day in history. Today, in honor and celebration of that nurturing soul, I pause and give accolade to my Mama-Sister, eDali Swizwe!  Today is her 58th year on this universe.  The atmosphere breathed forth someone who exudes vitality and life, is free spirited, deeply loving, and ever ready for an adventure.  I learned more than I even know from this Queen.  She blessed my life and nurtured my soul, today, I stand with the ancestors and say, Ase!  It is well that this one is so esteemed! There is another who shares the space and time with my Mama-Sister, our President.  I also pause for a moment to give recognition and honor to President Barack Obama!  He is celebrating 50 years and has given a fresh, energetic, strategic, and classy look to a Gentleman! Happy Born Day to a Queen and a President!

The Summer of Thoughtful Reflection

My husband asked me one day, almost two months ago, if I was still writing.  I told him I was.  I just took a summer to reflect. Life takes us on many journeys down avenues and into conversations with people we may have never encountered before.  It is also unpredictable, unexpected, and sometimes, unplanned. My summer of thought reminded me that this life I have and the vision, wisdom, and leadership I see for the future, for the young people I had the pleasure to mentor for three years, is greater than even I can imagine.  God truly does use our gifts and leads us to places only HE can ordain.