Morphological Confetti

Artwork: S Bess (Watercolor, pencil, and ink on paper) Bad Liquor Blues Listen here people, listen to what I have to say (2x) If you drink bad whiskey, it will do you this a-way Make you lose your money, make you lose your best friend (2x) And when you get sober, swear you'll never get drunk again... As sung by: Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell My inspiration for this piece came from a photograph I recently shared with you of my grandfather. Well, I'm watching the democratic debates so I must go. Take care, my friends. Peace~

El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, or Malcolm X 1925-1965 Blog Post: Malcolm 3:10 Video: Malcolm X speaks (video time: 1:37)

Hello family, friends, and fellow bloggers. I don't have a "post" today and I've decided against another video from my YouTube page. *smile* Is it okay if I just express salutations? Thanks. Well, I'm just stopping in to say hello and to assure you that I will be back with more morphological confetti as soon as possible. I just have to get settled into my new job. My responsibilities don't allow me to blog much these days, but I get plenty of practice writing on the job as a Writer/Curriculum Designer. It can be fun depending on the subject matter, but the blessing is that I get to write! In the near future, I look forward to writing more of what I like. How do you like my cubicle? I know...I need a calendar or something to brighten the spot. Meanwhile, I'll continue to check by your pages and leave comments if time permits. I'll see you soon. Peace.

There is nothing like the black church. This scene reminds me of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Williamston, NC. Can anyone relate? Well, I hope you like it. Enjoy your Sunday. Peace~

Paul Lawrence Dunbar (June 27, 1872 - Feb. 9, 1906) was the first poet to use Black dialect in his verse. Dunbar also has the distinction of being the first American poet and novelist of African descent to attain international recognition. Here is an example of Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry in dialect: A Negro Love Song SEEN my lady home las' night, Jump back, honey, jump back. Hel' huh han' an' sque'z it tight, Jump back, honey, jump back. Hyeahd huh sigh a little sigh, Seen a light gleam f'om huh eye, An' a smile go flittin' by -- Jump back, honey, jump back. Click here for more ... Photo source: washingtonart.com Suggested Reading: Braxton, Joanne M., Ed. The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar . (University Press of Virginia, 1993.)

February 6 First organized emigration of U.S. Blacks back to Africa, from New York to Sierra Leone, 1820 Peabody Fund established to promote Black education in South, 1867 Map source: usaid.org History source: upenn.edu

I am a Washington Redskins fan, but I was a NY Giants fan tonight! Congratulations to the New York Giants and fans for winning Super Bowl XLII. Photo Source: nysportsfan.wordpress.com