Monthly Archives: April 2014
Social Justice.
This post was prompted by a tweet by Candace Brown. It read, “I TIRE of stereotypical stories of us just sittin’ round collecting welfare checks. That is not a ‘black’ problem..its a POVERTY problem” I have long wondered how the … Continue reading
Two books for the price of {N}one!
What is Malmaxa? That is a remarkably difficult question to answer. Malmaxa is my vision of a perfect world, filled with imperfect people. Malmaxa is my Philosophy, couched as Epic Fantasy. Malmaxa isn’t poetry, however a little free form poem … Continue reading
Black Elks Speaks
“History is written by the victors, not by the vanquished.” Rarely do we have an opportunity to view history from the perspective of the vanquished. “Black Elks Speaks”, by John Neihardt, gives us another window through which we may look … Continue reading
Time
A friend recently asked me, indirectly, how I like to spend my time. The actual question framed was this, “I must ask though, why don’t you enjoy being outdoors as much as you used to?” Why don’t I enjoy being … Continue reading
Imaginary Friends
A poem by my favorite youngest daughter, Julia. ~ imaginary friends ~ ~ It’s where the path ends, And the trees start to bend You will find me here with my imaginary friends. Deep in a wood. the trees start … Continue reading
Tripwire
A poem by my niece, Bronwyn, who I am sorry to say I have never had the pleasure of meeting. Perhaps one day I will be so lucky. ~ Tripwire ~ I grasp for memories as they fall before me, … Continue reading