Clear. As clear as a mind could be. As softly as a heart could beat. As quietly as she would breath.

Alone. As intently as she would stare. Her life and soul openly bare. Wasting love without so much as a care.

Broken. As beautiful as any living thing. So much joy to life she would bring. Bound by limitations her ring.

Lonely. Dancing on Christmas Eve bold. Red wine glasses out in the cold. Soft hands with no one to hold.

Tempted. A stare through the company crowd. Needing to scream it aloud. No feelings to feel or allowed.

Submission. She gives you all you can take. A heart already broken cannot break. What of this woman would someone make.

Charlie Christian jazz guitarist. Please know his story.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar and the high schools named after him: Dunbar Baltimre and Dunbar D.C.

Pilot Chappie James

Man my family spoiled me this week. I’ve been forbidden to eat store bought baked goods due to the “extra junk they put in them”. Okay, so what do I do if I want cake or doughnuts? Make our own they say.

So, my wife made Chocalate Chunk cookies and bread. My sister made a yellow cake with vanilla icing for my son’s birthday. And for good measure I actually tried my hand at Chocalate Chip muffins (hey, I needed something for breakfast…..). 

All were good. Doughnuts next week!

Gerald Lawson

Hahahaa!

Oscar Dunn and P.B.S Pinchback

Please check out the life and works of author Richard Wright.

You know, it occurred to me that in the six years that I’ve posted to this sight that I have never acknowledged Black History. That changes today.

It is already six days into February so I have some catching up to do.  No problem. Our history is rich, the depth of which could never be removed from the human fabric of the United States. The stories of those who dedicated their lives to the existence of this country have been indelibly etched into the conscious of all Americans, those who accept as well as those who do not.

I have six names that I suggest all Americans should know. Please take the time to learn  these as you will be enlightened and enriched if you are not already familiar.

Fritz Pollard. Rosetta Tharpe. George Coleman Poage. Bass Reeves. Liberia. Donnie Cochran.  Art Shell.

I gave one extra. Start with these. You will not be disappointed.