Morphological Confetti

Click photos to enlarge I've been swamped with work over the last couple of weeks. Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines! My writing project at work will be over at the end of September. I'm looking forward. In the end, I'll be a proud papa of a brand new employee reference manual. Woo hoo! No, it really is exciting. I've never done anything like it before. I did have time to do things that really love to do. I had a chance to do some writing. I've been reading and spending time with family. This week, I watched the Democratic convention. It was so good that I was even thinking about becoming a Democrat again. Huh? No, I'm not Republican. I'm Independent...whatever that means. For me, I think it means that I haven't been interested in politics or any of this mess we call "Democracy." Now, I'm interested. We'll see what happens. Anyway, life is politics; so, guess that I've always been invoved in some form or fashion. It's definitely ...

Today in history: In 1824, former slaves of African descent established a settlement in West Africa that would eventually become the country of Liberia . Thousands of African Americans from the Carolinas, Georgia, Maryland, and across the country joined in the settlement. There were many black people from the Caribbean who also joined the settlement. It was a chance to reconnect with Mother Africa and the people. Unfortunately, Some of the black folk (placed in power) who settled there brought with them "Mastas" mentality building huge replicas of plantation homes. They maintained their American style of dress and in some of their minds they became the new "Boss." This caused division and resentment among the indigenous people and the fighting and bloodshed has continued till this day. God bless Africa. Sources: Informationman.com and The Library of Congress Archives Photo source: Disney's Inc., Warner Bros. and Matt Groening

Today is the anniversary of my birth, so I am writing this as a journal. As I reflect on this past year and how much I have accomplished, I thank God. My faith is renewed and I am on my desired career path. When I think about what has taken place in just the course of one year, there is no telling what things will be like next year this time. I am expecting great things. I expect great things because I plan to fix my mind and attention on things that matter most in life. They are God and family (In that order). There will be time for helping and loving others, but if I concentrate on these things then I am sure to be all right. I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to all of the August babies. I would like to give a special Happy Birthday shout to a friend from my old DC neighborhood; her name is Stephanie Paris. She has since passed away, but her memory and her smile still lives in my heart. Well, enjoy your day everyone. Today, I am not going on any elaborate vacation or 5 star resta...