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We seem to live a world where public recognition is what everyone strives to attain. The award, the trophy, the plaque, the game ring, the money, all measure the value of our worth. I must admit at times I fall prey to those fantasies. I am not above wanting my poetry to sell and win awards when at home too many days with my thoughts. Then, I go to school and substitute…..
Re-examine all you have been told at school or church or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your own soul. -Walt Whitman Here I am 58 years old. I never I saw a day in the USA I would be so politically moved that I would want to join a march in Washington D.C. Me, quiet, normally non-intrusive, with my opinions. Focusing them in my poetry – a medium that can be embraced or rejected by the…..
I believe in our right of peaceful assembly and protest. I believe in religious freedom (Christianity is not the only path). I believe in our right to free speech. Our President-Elect offended, belittled, and divided many people and groups of people during his campaign. He has given loud voice to an under current in our country. We see now while we have come a long way in the same breath we have not. Yet, the…..
Multicultural – a word that represents the country I see every day. If your birth certificate states you were born within the boundaries of the United States of America, you are an American. Merriam-Webster definition of multicultural: mul·ti·cul·tur·al : of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures We all should be proud of our cultural heritage and diversity it graces us with. Here is a list of a few titles given for us to check…..
Beautifully said Mr. Rather (www.occupydemocrats.com – worth a read by all). Dan Rather eloquently writes what terrifies me about this election. I am not one to inflict my political opinion on others but this election year gives no choice. Let me tell you about an experience at our county fair on my birthday this past September. My husband, children, and I went to see Rascal Flatts. We went early and walked around. In one building,…..
I have been thinking about my youth from 7 years old to college. I work part-time these days at Cranes Pie Pantry and Restaurant with young people in high school, in their twenties, and a few of their mothers for the most part. I listen to them and think. The picture above shows me on the left and my younger sister, Kim, on the right. Gramma Peggy did not have much money but we would go…..
This is a continuation of my previous blog – Not A Theologian. To say “finding my voice” has been difficult falls in the category of understatement. My voice mixes with so many things and ideas now that I look for moments and words I know are mine. God and I do not talk in words most of the time. I would say it is more a flow of emotion between us. There also exists a level…..
Sometimes I just need to get things and ideas out. This is one of those times. I find no good purpose to the use of the words “evil” and “devil” when referring to people, groups, cultures, or religions. Leaders and people in power should not use them. Yes there are atrocities committed every day by individuals and groups. There are unbalanced people that do unspeakable acts. There are radicals like ISIS that have indoctrinated their followers…..
Poetry and prayer may seem similar, but for me they express differently. I am so wordy in my poetry sometimes. I envy poets who can say so much with so few words. Sometimes am able to and it does feel good. I am very proud of those when they happen. My poetry is not prayer. My poetry attempts to put emotions into a form with images. It is me exploring a part…..
Peace Sign The peace sign on the necklace I bought a couple years ago. I have always called myself a conservative hippie. I loved most the ideals of the era, but I would not have joined most of the behavior. I have never done drugs or drank to excess. I do enjoy a glass of wine once in awhile, but I have never done illegal drugs or smoked marijuana. I did touch a joint once and…..
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