When the Lakers forward formerly known as Ron Artes changed his name to “Meta World Peace” we all shook our heads, not in amazement or annoyance but the majority of sports fans just felt it was plain stupid. Most of us thought it would be short lived. Last night, Meta World Peace did not exhibit [...]
Sanford, Florida - On February 26, 2012, an unarmed seventeen year old African American male named Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain. The captain, George Zimmerman, allegedly felt as though Martin was acting suspiciously and contacted 9-1-1. Zimmerman is said to have followed Martin and, at some point, some type of physical confrontation ensued before police [...]
I have been thinking a lot about a friend of mine. She was an awesome blessing to me during a period of loneliness in my life. I cherished her friendship. Conversation with her was easy and uplifting and I could always be myself around her. I moved to a different state and lost contact with [...]
As a writer, you’re supposed to be an artist of words. You not only paint a picture to your readers but you convey emotion. As you portray a message, the words can move the reader and allowing them to reason or agree with it. My teacher once told me a writer’s job is just as [...]
I have always loved church. When I was a child, no one forced me to attend – it was a thrill. The musicians, the choirs and the shouting were all so entertaining to me. As a child that is what church was for me: entertainment. As I grew older and began to understand more about [...]