Morphological Confetti

Hello everyone! I am just dropping in to say hello. I've been very busy getting settled in my new position as a college instructor. This week was the first week with my students and I have a good feeling about them. They all seem eager to learn and there is a good mixture in terms of diversity. I like that. I have been planning and typing up my course outline so things have been a little hectic. I haven't been able to blog, research or take pictures, but things are good. I miss each and every one of you. I will be back soon with...something? Peace~

This a newspaper clip of me on college radio back in the day (90s). That's me on the microphone. I'm in good company with fellow dee jay Michael Wayne Swanston(left) along with Jazz historian and station manager Theron "Ike" Carter. By the way, I took some pictures on my trip south. Check them out on Flickr. Peace~

I'm headed down south for a few days to see family and friends. I'll be back soon. Mr. Philp, I wish that I could make it down to Miami. Then, we could have a Red Stripe and talk about literature and blogging. *smile* I hope that you all are having a wonderful Summer. Peace~

I am nobody: A red sinking autumn sun Took my name away. Haiku By: Richard Wright (Author of Native Son) Photo Source: http://historymatters.gmu.ed/ Washington (southwest section), D.C. Two African American boys

What is the first name that comes to mind when you think of The Underground Railroad? Harriet Tubman ? Yes! This is exactly what the public school system taught many of us. History teachers rarely spoke of any other conductors in The Underground Railroad. Now, Mother Tubman will always be the beloved star of the Underground, but there were others who courageously led hundreds or maybe thousands of enslaved Africans to freedom. For instance, a white southerner by the name of John Fairfield would lead hundreds to freedom through The Underground Railroad in the 1850s. Now, there were many whites who assisted the emancipation of thousands of Africans in captivity, but John Fairfield was from a slave-holding family in Virginia. Fairfield would often use his family history to his advantage and pose as a slave holder or bounty hunter on his trips south. Fairfield saw slavery as an evil institution and saw it first-hand as a youngster on the plantation in Virginia. He saw husbands sol...

I was tagged by Cergie on the ten points I like about myself. This was fun, but not easy. It's sometimes difficult to think of the things I like about Stephen. It became difficult after number five. 1. First, I like that I have a good spiritual base. Some of you may know that I am a son of preacher (PK, Pastor’s Son = Bad boy). Well, that spiritual base from the beginning has drawn me closer to God as an adult. Now, I don’t have to be asked to go to church or to pray. As a matter of fact, I can’t make it without it. I know, I sound like one of those rappers after they receive a Grammy for an award winning song like, “Whoop that Trick.” 2. I like being a husband and a father. It’s been really rewarding and I’ve seen so much growth as a man. 3. I like that I have great manners. Yes, old people love me. They tell me that I have manners to spare. 4. I like that I’m a good listener. It’s not always easy, but I take pride in it. 5. This leads me also to my patience. It’s something that I...