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If Money and Time were no object what would you do with your Life?
Well for me that answer would be to write full-time, teach in an academic environment and do historical and social reach. I always enjoyed writing research papers in college and wish I were employed b
I'm Coming Out -- Celebrating Me & Getting My Groove Back
Ladies, This favorite by Diana Ross is my new theme song. Many of my sisterfriends and I have discussed our favorite Heartbreak songs, now let's talk about the songs that lift you up and reaffirm y
2010 Black Weblog Awards
Friends please go to: www.blackweblogawards.com and nominate my blog: http://dancingpalmtrees.wordpress.com/ in the following categories Best New Blog Best Personal Blog Best Wri
A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time If I could turn back the hands of time I’d return to ages four or five. No problems, worries or troubles. No school, Kindergarten was just more playing, we didn't actually learn a
Death of a Beloved Co-worker
Today when I reported to work the supervisor for our section informed us that one of our co-workers had passed away in his sleep the previous night. We were all shocked and of course deeply saddened.
Planting Aunt Helen's Ashes around the Tree of Life in Harlem, USA
My cousins and I scattered my Aunt Helen's ashes in Mt. Morris Park today @ 2pm. Mt. Morris/Marcus Garvey Park very lovely. Actually we carefully placed the ashes around a special tree in the park t
Excerpt from the Short StoryGabriella Seraph Prophetess of Mary Magdala
Massacre of the Innocents The Knights Templar crusaders besieged the town of Tewahedo on July 22nd. The inhabitants of the city who made obeisance to His Eminence were granted the freedom to leav
Excerpt from short story -- Prosperity and Adversity
In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends. John Churton Collins She seemed like such a lovely lady. A beauteous form can hide the darkest of hearts. The face of an Ang
Passing of Helen Palmer Garcia
My Beloved Aunt Helen Garcia has passed away after a brief illness. Her remains will be cremated however there will be a Memorial Service at the Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel Corp on Tuesday, June 8t
Passing of Helen Palmer Garcia
My Beloved Aunt Helen Garcia has passed away after a brief illness. Her remains will be cremated however there will be a Memorial Service at the Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel Corp on Tuesday, June 8t
Part-Time Job Needed in New York
Since my days off will become Fri/Sat starting June 5th, I plan to use my Saturdays working to make extra money. My bills were whispering softly at first now they are yelling and screaming very loudly
Storytelling Challenges in Literature and Movies -- Cerebral vs. Celebrities?
Storytelling Challenges in Literature and Movies Cerebral vs. Celebrities? Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 1797-1851 is supposed to have come up with Frankenstein; or,
Silly Women Who Carrying Untruths
Proverbs 11:13(NIV) -- A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy (wo)man keeps a secret. 2 Timothy 3:6 (NIV) -- They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-wi
A Word in Season -- Research Services for Writers and Poetry Blog Information
Write the Vision, and make it plain upon the tables, the she may run that reads it. Habakkuk 1:2 A Word in Season offers research services to writers on a variety of subjects including literature,
Art Show -- Back By Popular Demand!!
Dear Friends, A unique opportunity has been given to artists working as guards at the Met! The show is returning for 3 weeks. This time the show will be bigger, better. and more inclusive. Thi
Book Review -- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold {Spoilers Included}
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Started reading this novel around Jan. 15, 2010. An excellent book. I absolutely Love anything having to do with murder mysteries, forensic science, how dunnit, wh
Nothing can Separate Us From the Love of God
Psalm 103 (King James Version) Psalm 103 1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3Who forg
Save the Date and Please Lend Your Support -- Art Show in Brooklyn
My neighbor Ken Smith and his fellow artists are showing their paintings at the following: SAVE THE DATE ARTC-URI presents Artists Speaking for the Spirits The unveiling of over 35 mural
A Bear of Very Little Brain
You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. - Christopher Robin to Pooh This morning as I was getting ready to go to the eye doctor I heard a commotion
Highlights and Challenges of 2009 -- Going Forward into 2010
"No person is your friend (or kin) who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow and be perceived as fully blossomed as you were intended." - Alice Walker Highlights and Challenges of 200