Morphological Confetti

african woman bust Originally uploaded by kjwphotography This is a look into the past and reflection on the present. This is a bust made from the skeletal remains of a slave woman. It is featured at the Smithsonian Museum here in Washington, D.C. She is beautiful. I'll call her Ms. Abena.

On August 27, 1949, Paul Robeson's scheduled singing appearance at the Lakeland picnic grounds in Westchester County, NY was disrupted by a riot instigated and provoked by whites angry at Robeson's link to Communist Russia. It is the same mental malady that has plagued many Americans since the first settlers -- Fear. There was the fear of black people, the fear of Russian Communism, the fear Arabs, the fear of illegal aliens, the fear of... well, you get it. Unfortunately, much of this fear is based on prejudice, assumption, and hearsay. It's always good for Americans or any nation to protest and take to the streets on issues important to them. However, this civic right and passion should never result in riot or physical harm to others. It should never be, for example, the shouting matches that we are seeing now in Town Hall meetings concerning President Obama's Health Care Reform. It should always be reasonable dialogue that is even toned and productive in its objectiv...

On August 18, 1977 – Stephen Biko, one of the most influential South African student leaders in South Africa’s fight against Apartheid, is arrested in Port Elizabeth on charges of inciting violence among blacks in the city through his writings. Stephen Biko would die one month later in police custody from torture and beatings. Today, he is still considered one of the most revered figures in South Africa’s fight for freedom.

Good morning and happy Monday to all. It just hit me that I haven't written a poem or story in over 3 weeks! That's not good...and I call myself a writer. Hmmph! Anyway, I'll take care of that this week. I'll write something and get back to you soon. Enjoy your day. God bless. Peace~

Good morning and happy Monday! It's a new start for the week. I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I have been moving for the past week. It's really a blessing from God to move into a home, but it's a lot of work. I have been cutting grass, trimming, pulling, raking, and climbing; I am completely worn. Well, I feel refreshed this morning. I have some body aches, but it feels like a good work out. Now, I just have to continue to work out so it doesn't hurt so bad next time. *Smile* Otherwise, I can't complain. I'm looking forward to the days and weekends to come. By next week, I'll fire up the grill. Yeah, you can come. We'll kick back, eat good, laugh and watch the sun go down. Hey, nothing like summer and good friends. Take care and God bless. Peace~