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Is HIS-story TrUthful?

It is generally accepted that whomever holds the POWER in most situations can control the public narrative. This is particularly true in discussing historical events. What we think and believe about ourselves, others, our country and world is greatly influenced by the person(s) telling the story even in more intimate relationships. On a more globalContinue reading “Is HIS-story TrUthful?”

Tell all the truth but tell it slant

Tell all the Truth but tell it slant – Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind – Written by Emily Dickinson

TrUth: You ain’t free

Something has been said!

Bumping Into Unicorns

Two members of my tribe, representing different ethnic backgrounds, are conservative, not necessarily politically Republican, but certainly possessing leanings in that direction. I have other tribe members who are conservative but I had no idea these two felt similarly until we had one of our friendly fireside chats. Both tribe members, a business executive andContinue reading “Bumping Into Unicorns”

Human Family

I note the obvious differences in the human family. Some of us are serious, some thrive on comedy. Some declare their lives are lived as true profundity, and others claim they really live the real reality. The variety of our skin tones can confuse, bemuse, delight, brown and pink and beige and purple, tan andContinue reading “Human Family”

Pretty Black Girl PSA

The word persona, in everyday usage, is a social role or character one presents to other people as opposed to their real nature or character. Its word origin is Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask. Therefore, your persona or personality is your personal mask. Throughout this website, we have advocated that removingContinue reading “Pretty Black Girl PSA”

45 and Crew Know Wassup

What does the White House know that we, the general public, don’t? I kept thinking this same question while watching the daily US press briefings with the president and his crew. No masks. check. No social distancing. check. No hand sanitizer. check. Touching the podium. check. The US vice president even recently refused to wearContinue reading “45 and Crew Know Wassup”

We Wear the Mask

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,— This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, whileContinue reading “We Wear the Mask”

Self Reflection

She has a comely form and a smile that brightens her dorm . . . but she’s grossly unthin when seen from within; soon a grief stricken campus will mourn. Yet she’d never once criticize a friend for the size of her thighs. Do unto others— sisters and brothers? Yes, but also ourselves, likewise. WrittenContinue reading “Self Reflection”

COVID-19’s Poetic Justice

As the end of April approaches, I thought about my earlier posts in Dec 2019. Surprisingly, I still feel hopeful and inspired by my fellow humans who banded together during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). It took this global, public health crisis to get some to evaluate and reprioritize their lives. Our skies have been clearerContinue reading “COVID-19’s Poetic Justice”