Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
After such an emotional Friday, when I heard about the assassination of Police Officer Omar Edwards, I needed the innocence of a small child to remind me that I should still hold on to hope. Ashley has got to be one of my favorite children of all time. I had her brother 4 years ago when she was a baby in the stroller. Now there's another baby in the stroller who she declared was going to be mine, too. Ashley and I were to see the movie, "Up," yesterday. Well, you all know about the best laid plans. We shopped for healthy snacks as she categorized them. We did a good job of buying strawberries and water. My cajoling her to submit to a bag of chips, went unheeded. However, once we made it to the mall, it was a completely different story. After finding the perfect pair of i-Carly pink sunglasses, it was time to see the show. To our dismay, the movie was sharing the theatre with another movie. We would have had to wait much too long. Ben and Jerry helps to reduce disappointment. Keeping with the healthy theme, she ordered the biggest Chocolate Brownie Frozen Yogurt Waffle Cone I'd ever seen in my life. Six year olds have great big eyes and very small tummys. Her saying "It's low fat," had me rolling in the aisles. Needless to say, she was done and the thought of buying her a meal was out of the question. She nearly burst trying to eat her yogurt. We had fun at the photo booth making funny faces. We put dandelions in our hair and chased the clouds away by singing, "Mr. Sun," and the new song she made up as she went along. It was hilarious when she told me to sing it back to her, and now I know what I sound like when I'm teaching a new song to the class. Anyway, I learned not seeing the movie was the best thing that could have happened, because that six year old and I had so much fun. I learned there is still a reason to hope and work towards a better day. The best part of the day was when that baby told me not to forget to pray....Out of the mouths of babes.....
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
One Question, One Statement
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
What the fuck is wrong with NYPD?
No respect for the Black community.
What the fuck is wrong with NYPD?
No respect for the Black community.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight The Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
I hope you did more than consider it the start of the summer. I saw a WW II Veteran virtually ignored as he asked for donations for the VFW. Too many young people have paid the price for wars old fools decide upon. I not only thought about heroes of wars abroad, but equally disturbing are those who are victims of war here on the streets. Sean Bell should have been celebrating his birthday on the 19th. Sean's story has impacted so many. His story is the shame of NYC. Somehow Happy Birthday just doesn't seem like enough....
I hope you did more than consider it the start of the summer. I saw a WW II Veteran virtually ignored as he asked for donations for the VFW. Too many young people have paid the price for wars old fools decide upon. I not only thought about heroes of wars abroad, but equally disturbing are those who are victims of war here on the streets. Sean Bell should have been celebrating his birthday on the 19th. Sean's story has impacted so many. His story is the shame of NYC. Somehow Happy Birthday just doesn't seem like enough....
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Just Wonderful
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Brother Malcolm
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Birthday, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz
Happy Birthday, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sweet
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Nice surprises leave such a sweet taste. I am so happy just because that was a nice bit of sweetness that came my way. I'm still smiling and no one will be able to take it away.
Nice surprises leave such a sweet taste. I am so happy just because that was a nice bit of sweetness that came my way. I'm still smiling and no one will be able to take it away.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Letting Go
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
is so hard to do.
No matter how much we want and no matter how much pray for them not to, children grow up, become adults, and do what they want to do. It is difficult when what we've wished for actually does happen. I had such a wonderful plan in store for a celebratory occasion and just like that, my grown up son took all of the wind out of my sails. There was nothing I could do but accept his decision. It stunned and saddened me but clearly illustrated the reality of it all. I didn't let go, but he did.
is so hard to do.
No matter how much we want and no matter how much pray for them not to, children grow up, become adults, and do what they want to do. It is difficult when what we've wished for actually does happen. I had such a wonderful plan in store for a celebratory occasion and just like that, my grown up son took all of the wind out of my sails. There was nothing I could do but accept his decision. It stunned and saddened me but clearly illustrated the reality of it all. I didn't let go, but he did.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Celebrate
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
In honor of Mothers everywhere. Those who are birth mothers, grandmothers raising their grandchildren, adoptive mothers, step-mothers, fathers who are raising their children without the mothers, surrogate mothers, mentors who act as mothers, and all who give and share their love...Happy Mother's Day.
In honor of Mothers everywhere. Those who are birth mothers, grandmothers raising their grandchildren, adoptive mothers, step-mothers, fathers who are raising their children without the mothers, surrogate mothers, mentors who act as mothers, and all who give and share their love...Happy Mother's Day.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Quack, Quack
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
I feel like I need to check for ducklings behind me. I've stepped in enough mud and puddles to last until next spring. I worn all of my rain gear several times over and had to replace umbrellas twice because the season has been so rough. The up side is the rain is calming to me and my spirit rests well. I feel warm and tender, sweet and soft, loved and loving while the rain hits the windowpanes and dances on the pavement.
I feel like I need to check for ducklings behind me. I've stepped in enough mud and puddles to last until next spring. I worn all of my rain gear several times over and had to replace umbrellas twice because the season has been so rough. The up side is the rain is calming to me and my spirit rests well. I feel warm and tender, sweet and soft, loved and loving while the rain hits the windowpanes and dances on the pavement.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Maybe, May Be
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
"March winds blow bringing April showers, April showers bring May flowers." (Early Chilhood Classroom Poetry)
Why oh why is it raining so much? April is gone and I want to wear spring clothes. Instead, I feel like my only accessories should be Lily Pads and Wellies. I love the rain, yet, I am tired of the umbrellas, wet clothes, chill in the air and puddles around my ankles. But, I won't allow myself to complain too loudly, because somewhere on this Earth, there has got to be a need for the flowing waters. I just wish the two would meet up, and the sooner, the better for me. LOL
"March winds blow bringing April showers, April showers bring May flowers." (Early Chilhood Classroom Poetry)
Why oh why is it raining so much? April is gone and I want to wear spring clothes. Instead, I feel like my only accessories should be Lily Pads and Wellies. I love the rain, yet, I am tired of the umbrellas, wet clothes, chill in the air and puddles around my ankles. But, I won't allow myself to complain too loudly, because somewhere on this Earth, there has got to be a need for the flowing waters. I just wish the two would meet up, and the sooner, the better for me. LOL
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