Dr. Maya has not fallen silent ~ death gives her voice the power of perpetuity. She has joined the ancestors. Now she, too, can be everywhere all at once. She and my mother, Irene Gaines Jones, were born on April 4th. My mother was 2 when Maya was born. Dr. King was assassinated on their… Continue reading Dr. Maya ~ Evermore
Category: The Skinny
If You’re Going to Take a Trip, Don’t Lose Your Way
I turned 20 in 1974, the summer before my sophomore year at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Two years before, I was launched from Albany, Georgia as my parents celebrated getting me through high school in one piece. Then they worried about the heightened drug use and sex in college. But like many of… Continue reading If You’re Going to Take a Trip, Don’t Lose Your Way
Sweet Heart
Sure, it’s a little lopsided—as hearts go—but those imperfections are endearing.
Heather McGhee ~ remember that name.
Heather McGhee: • 33 years old • the progressive think tank, Demos, just named her its next president • making her one of the first of the millennial generation** to lead a major political institution **(aka: Generation Y, born early 80s to early 2000s) • she is one of America’s most illustrious voices on inequity,… Continue reading Heather McGhee ~ remember that name.
Love ~ On the Table
You’ll never guess where love showed up this time…
Flashmob for Madiba!
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Happy New Year…Thanks for following!
My continued thanks go out to YOU, Dear Followers, for sticking with this blog as we ring in another year. I’m enjoying a PJ day; did a little reading/revising from the sunny spot on my bed before it moved on.
Sweet Dreams ~ Must see Documentary of Resolve and Hope
Don’t run—SPRINT to see the brand new documentary about the rebirth of Rwanda~ Sweet Dreams . Went to a special member screening two days ago at the Rafael Theater (in San Rafael, CA) and was blown away. I detest spoiler alerts and TMI trailers (Too Much Information)—which are everywhere these days—because they make it impossible to… Continue reading Sweet Dreams ~ Must see Documentary of Resolve and Hope
Christmas Music
During the wee hours of this morning, I was at my computer working on revisions for the novel, focusing on setup and thinking a lot about Forces of Antagonism, wanting to make sure they are strong enough throughout the story. Little did I know I would put this very principle to work a few hours… Continue reading Christmas Music
MADIBA ~ He is truly free at Last
He asked that we believe he was an an ordinary man…