I hear stories from folks about the costs involved in death and I am appalled at how much of an expense one can be as a result of death. With all due respect to the multibillion dollar funeral service industry, I am opting out. When I am dead, I think my earthly needs are over. [...]
Tag: soul
Grounding my soul…
Some days I just need a bit of Maya to ground my soul. By Maya, I mean Maya Angelou, a woman who speaks through the many layers of her soul with her words and poetry. I have shared some of Maya's poems before in The New Forty - on those days when Maya's rich voice [...]
Still I Rise…
Have you ever heard Maya Angelou read one of her poems aloud? I could listen to her read her poetry all day long. Her poetry is filled with hope and strength. She is a champion of the indomitable spirit that lives on in the face of challenges and defeats. One of my favorite poems by Maya is [...]
Frolicking in the ocean…
I am not a swimmer. As such, if I ever disappear after an alleged late night swim - demand an investigation. A frightening childhood experience with a near-drowning in a swimming pool was enough to provide me with a healthy respect for the water. I don't go to the beach to swim, and as a fair-skinned person [...]
The cobwebs…
The question I am asked most frequently about my blog is, "How do you find something to write about every day?" Interestingly, those who know me best don't ask that question. They know that I am endlessly fascinated with any number of things - that my mind is like an attic stuffed to the rafters [...]
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