“But this will not do, God will certainly punish you for stealing and for being unfaithful.” – Jupiter Hammon I was a precocious child growing up and somewhat mischievous, as well. A number of older people…
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Southern trees bear strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees – Billie Holiday What Happened to Us?…
Comments closedChristmas in Iowa “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving Before I begin this tale of what happened to…
Comments closed“A myth, in its original Greek meaning- mythos- is simply that: a story, one which seeks to render life transparent to an intelligible source.” ― Jules Cashford My Discovery When I was a little kid I was…
1 CommentThe Truth about the Homeless People will sooner aid a sick dog lying on the sidewalk than to try to find shelter for a sick person. It’s too much to deal with. –Michael Zaslow The…
Comments closedGuns: What Are They Good For? Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands? – Ernest Gaines I was twelve years old when I shot…
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