Soothing to my soulCalming to frenzied spiritI glide in water.Suspended, uplifted, IHover, leaving stress on land. Photo courtesy of Adina Voicu from Pixabay

When you think of “woke” you probably think of Erykah Badu. Many people believe that her song, “Master Teacher” (2008), was a catalyst for ...

Writers face many challenges. Many of us have a full-time job besides writing. That means finding the time and energy to write after a ...

Leftover fall leavesBrown, crackling, discardedCrocus heads peek through. Photo courtesy of Peggy Choucair from Pixabay

Nothing to say.Too much to say.Pen to paper isLike a glass to my mouth. Sometimes I don’t realizeHow thirsty I amUntil water touches my ...

I put feet to pavement.Rivulets of melted snowcascade in the gulley.I run at its paceadmiring the claritybeauty, and purityof the water.we both proceed swiftlyin ...

In any relationship, there are times when discussions erupt. Opposing viewpoints clash, and some sort of middle ground needs to found in order for ...

Sunshine blinds and the skies are sparkling blue. Don’tbe fooled: it’s frigid. Photo courtesy of Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay.

There are many reasons to read. We read to progress in academics, to gain information, to communicate, and to learn. Reading has a long ...

Gray, gray, and more gray.Then the sun emerges. ISquint and breathe glory. Photo courtesy of Pixmartin from Pixabay