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Good Visit to Dentist. Have to Get Through the Day with My Mother-In-Law.
Now, that not nice. Despite the shiny pointy instruments, the noises and smells, I got through the visit to the dentist. There’s a new young attractive... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
I Have to Go to the Dentist
and I’m shaky and scared. I do want to hold onto my teeth as long as possible so I need to go. I know I need to go and I know there will be some switching... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
All Was One of the Children Forced into Child Pornography. Why Did It Happen to...
Jared Fogle (the Subway guy) is a pedophile.This is not an excuse for his behavior. I’m sick of this shit and I want it to end. What I want to understand is... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
My Mother’s Touch: Creative NonFiction By Alexis Wiggins
My Mother’s TouchBy Alexis WigginsWhen my mother tries to touch me, I flinch. I don’t like her to touch me at all, ever, and I don’t remember a time when we... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Quote For Today
“Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we’re looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn’t test people for... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Homeless and Luckless, Piano Man Wows Internet and Gets New Start
radicalhope:Wow! Originally posted on The Feels: The city of Sarasota, Fla., has a project called “Sarasota Keys,” which installs lovely old upright pianos in... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Reblog From Out on the Stoop: We All Rock at Different Speeds
Sunday, July 26, 2015 We All Rock at Different Speeds I was on the bus and this man was verbally attacking a woman. Nothing new in that; seems to be an open... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Have You Ever Been Accused of Something You Didn’t Do?
Several years ago, I had the strangest experience.I was substituting at a special education school trying to learn by observing the teachers working there. Read more
Posted on 19 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
NEH Summer Institute For Teachers 2015
Immigration, Migration, and the Transformation of the African-American Community in the 20th and 21st Centuries Dates: July 13-31, 2015 Location: Schomburg... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Havana, My Love
radicalhope:I’m overwhelmed . Take a look at this. Originally posted on Live simply, travel lightly, love passionately don't forget to breathe: This is the... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Elf Killer – Part Two
Originally posted on Silver Threading: My friend Melissa Barker-Simpson sponsors a weekly writing contest called “Mel’s Midweek Writing Menagerie. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Chris McCandless Reading List
Originally posted on CONFESSIONS OF A READAHOLIC: Into The Wild gives a beautiful insight in to the life of Chris McCandless. I remember saying almost the same... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
I Am The I Am
radicalhope:I so want to be…. Originally posted on Opal Palmer Adisa: I am I was I have been I will always be What i seek i see i envision it until it is my... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
“for deLawd” by Lucille Clifton
people say they have a hard time understanding how i go on about my business playing my ray charles hollering at the kids— seem like my afro cut off in some... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Stop Shaming
radicalhope:I was seriously shamed in college by students and professors because of having depression. I’ve lived through it, but it was extremely painful. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
the Warrior Reminder by Erykah Badu
“the warrior reminder” i am awake my mind is free i am creative i love myself my willpower is strong i am brave i practice patience i don’t judge folks i give,... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Life is Fine. Right? Right.
“Life is Fine” Langston Hughes, 1902 – 1967 I went down to the river, I set down on the bank. I tried to think but couldn’t, So I jumped in and sank.I came up... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
Don’t Ever Touch Me Again. Dionne Farris
“She screams out every night in a billion tears In desperate fear that you’re somewhere near Faulting her action for all that’s occurred Wanting to tell all,... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 SELF EXPRESSION -
2015 Franschhoek Literary Festival
radicalhope:Helon Habila. I love Helon Habila. I’m gonna miss Helon Habila. It’s not fair. Originally posted on semper aliquid novi africam adferre: In the mont... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 SELF EXPRESSION