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The Jailer’s Freedom
My Dungeons Shook is a James Baldwin essay dedicated to his namesake nephew. A recurring theme in Diasporic literature has an elder providing advice e.g. sage wisdom to a protégé that informs descent into manhood. Earlier versions in this genre include the book of Proverbs written by Solomon to his son. Another modern and particularly…
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A Letter to My Friend on His Loyalty to MAGA
Part II – Conclusion My friend M and I have been debating over several years on how the left and right have fared, policies and personalities. I have chosen to put my thoughts to ink in an effort to settle my ideas prior to the election. The additional quirk appears somewhat later as MAGA summons…
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Bernie Shaw, Anchor; Acquaintance
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/media/bernard-shaw-obituary/index.html I was training in Washington D.C. some years ago and ventured out to a jazz club in the evening. The club really was slick. There was a very hip crowd and a band that was sharp in every way. At one point I went to the bar and spied a familiar face. It took…
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Pardon for Trump?
Gil-Scott Heron was the true troubadour of the 60’s-70’s Civil Rights movement. He was a rapper before rap was a thing. He was one of the early spoken word innovators and his political commentary was passed on through mass media earlier than most. He was a prolific poet and won a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement…
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The Exotic, Exquisite Nicaragua!
Omatepe volcano with his cloud hat Maderas Beach – so beautiful in December!
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Afro – Latinx (Recognizing the new world)
I was appalled to view a video on YouTube by a young African-American man decrying some Dominicans and Puerto Ricans, declaring that they are not black. “Well no, homeboy, they’re not African-American but they are part of you and I.” I shouted at the computer screen. This is the history and education that many need…
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Privilege Education
One of my Facebook friends is a guy I graduated high school with [My class had 1200 students]. Though not really a friend, I would not have imagined that I would need to school him [and some of his FB friends] in this manner. I don’t begrudge this time and energy. These troubling times call…
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There are more implications for coming out of seclusion than ‘business as usual’
These articles reflect the pathologies underneath our thriving society: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/apr/15/domestic-abuse-killings-more-than-double-amid-covid-19-lockdown https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/opinions/mental-health-covid-19-coronavirus-kasich-harbin/index.html For years there has been talk within Public Health/Legislative circles about the lack of parity between services/insurance coverage for physical health and similar resources for mental health. Providers and lawmakers have not chosen to take the threat seriously. The isolation, forced ongoing contact and…
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Lighten Up Photo-stetics
I just wanted to post some photos. Two have not been published elsewhere. The Bfly has been awarded the Elite Award from Viewbug.com. https://www.viewbug.com/photo/87852658 So much nervous contagion surrounding the Big, Bad Coronavirus. I refuse to succumb to fear if you are leaning that way also, please check this post from the phatonfruit blog: http://www.phatonfruit.net/2020/03/04/before-you-turn-on-the-news-a-reminder/…
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Transparent Senate Trial (Second Letter to Senator Todd Young + Senator Mike Braun)
Gentlemen;This is my second public letter to Senator Young and first to Senator Braun. I have crafted this letter in hope of an even-handed response to allegations against President Trump. The White House has prevented several key staffers from testifying in the House trial fearful that the trial would not be fair. In response, Mitch…