This thing called Humanity, as flawed as it is, is our work and playground.

You know I'm dying to go taking some rainy petal pics ... but this rain seems harder than it's been in the past couple of days... with them thunder claps last night. Whew.

You know you learn a great deal about your fellow man when strife hits the world.

Fortunately everyone is entitled to their opinions, myself included.

I won't go about the deleting thing.. makes no sense.. it takes US ALL to make the world go 'round.

What this has been is a continued exploration in just how frustrated WE ALL ARE.

What I am more concerned with is THE DIALOGUE which LEADS to sweeping Comprehensive changes of how we all see, feel and treat each other.

The reality is ... quoting a friend "I dont know if I'll be around" .. it's a mantra that many have spoken and fortunately there are some who have witnessed some MONUMENTAL CHANGES in their lifetime.. as well as "some thangs just aint changed"

How can we be Change Agents?? How can we make a difference???

Im sorry I cant drop off the face of the earth anymore than I already have... We are all simply well connected to another, regardless of race or creed.

This thing called Humanity, as flawed as it is, is our work and playground.

It's so hard sometimes to not be dismayed by current worldwide situations. Yet we have a duty to continue to make peace and foster love wherever we can.

It can be challenging. Find a way to dialogue, break bread and heal with your fellow man. It's a long road ahead. No one ever said this is easy... "it's been a long journey and many more miles to go" .. may we do so with Peace and Honor, Kindness, Courtesy and Respect. 1 

It's more than Ferguson... ‪#‎StayPrayedUpWeALLNeedTheStrength‬

Times like this you more than understand the militancy and frustration of Elders.
As well as the ability to find ways of channeling one's energy in the wake of the civil revolution that is sure to occur.

Im only 49, yet the constant frustration in my own personal memories.. going back to 77 Blackout ..Howard Beach, Eastern parkway, Bumpers, Amadou Diallo. etc. As I type this I get angry... I can't take the pain nor the visions.

Or maybe even the nameless tragedies growing up in Jamaica especially during election time... which is why I make efforts to vote here..

At some point.. the authorities over reaction to the civil disobedience, right to protest ... worldwide.. the bullshit and the blood they just never stop.

It doesnt matter where you are... the pain of the bullet, the parents cries, the siblings, cousins, friends, teachers. wives.. children..‪#‎LivesMatter‬‪#‎BlackLivesMatter‬ ‪#‎HumanBeingsMatter‬

it is so emotionally energy draining to feel this massive heaviness of spirit.. so many angry... frustrated.. enraged... furious... even complacent...

It's more than Ferguson... ‪#‎StayPrayedUpWeALLNeedTheStrength‬

I saw a post earlier... from Nicole Freeher .... she writes....

"I think the largest questions regarding the quite predictable Brown verdict is...

"What ARE u going to do now?"

"What can We do about it together?"

"How can there be change?"

"What are we willing to do to facilitate change?"

Otherwise...I'm not interested in discussing it. Period!"

One has to practice achieving moments of serenity to maintain one's sanity.

Let's see... do you think if I click "I dont want to see" this on enough of the Generational Hollywood Sex Scandal that FB will get the hint...

See folks just dont get it.. this is only the beginning...

That man aint roll by himself.. you know how many old timers are BUGGING RIGHT NOW.....

Quite a few are still entertaining... folks have to understand that TIMES WERE DIFFERENT....

All this BS they say about WHY WHY WHY... YOU KEPT YOUR MOUTH SHUT... just like how you kept is shut when old men in your area wanted you to sit on their laps... DAYUM Them freaking FLASHBACKS - DO NOT FADE CORRECTLY .. they can always be TRIGGERED...

These freedom of speeches and access to INFORMATION wasnt possible back them..

Shit.. today someone farts across the world, we smell the stench before the sphincter even tightens back up.

What I am saying that as a SURVIVOR of all types of shit... this constant bombardment ... overexposure of PREDATORS, VICTIMS and Praise Da Lord ... SURVIVORS (The only thing that eases the spirit) is stressful.

Trust me.. this is one of the times Im really glad I dont have a television.
I couldnt take the constant assault from the news media.

On the internet.. if I scroll by or dont click .. I can buffer myself a bit.

As bold as I may be... Im fragile.. my spirit is delicate. Im sensitive to my fellow human beings on this planet called Earth.

Empathy .. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. (Dictionary Definition)

Empathy - I feel what you feel... your pain, anger, disgust, joy, pride, sorrow.. with such intensity that my stomach flips and my eyes leak. (Me)

It takes a lot of work to shield oneself from the constant pain of the world.. seeking out the JOY is really hard work but it has benefits.

I dont have Battered Woman's Syndrome and my skin is not that thick that I can just "pass on by" or in some cases "just accept" that I have to be exposed to needless violence, bloodshed and watching folks human rights be trampled.

Im Pisces... my head is not in the sand.. Ive already been to Hell on Earth and I have learned how to LIVE on my terms to the best of my ability given the circumstance.

LIVING means that I MAKE THE CHOICES ...

I CHOOSE to LIVE in the Lowcountry, it may be lonely (Hey Im coming out of Brooklyn.. there is always someone to play with) my health dictates the need for it's climate ... again old before my time... LOL

Ive filtered a lot of violence out of my system. Through it all, my spirit recognizes genuine hugs...

Social media has a way of bringing out the nice and the nasty.. what makes these recollections of "alleged" abuse even more hard to stomach is the comments.

They are at times cruel yet fortunately there are many who speak ... they bare their souls to quell the animal in one and inform the ignorant in the same breath. RIGHT ON SISTAS!!!!

It's a simple choice that I make because I dont want to feel the pain.
It hurts too much... shoot I cant afford to be depressed up in here... my life already has medical mysteries...

We all have something that we could work ourselves up about and raise our blood pressure.

I try very hard not to expose myself to things that has me making an "ugly" face too often... 

At this moment.. leaves dance on a so far 12 hour rainy Lowcountry Sunday .. traffic is steady and moving on Upper King St. (Praise Da Lawd)
The hesitated sound of key clicks this keyboard, as the moisture invades my fingers... (time for medication) ..

^^^^^ I had a good run .. let my mind flow and fingers wander.

One has to practice achieving moments of serenity to maintain one's sanity. 1  ‪#‎IGoQuietNow‬

Limiting one's exposure to pain

Let's see... do you think if I click "I dont want to see" this on enough of the Generational Hollywood Sex Scandal that FB will get the hint...

See folks just dont get it.. this is only the beginning...

That man aint roll by himself.. you know how many old timers are BUGGING RIGHT NOW.....

Quite a few are still entertaining... folks have to understand that TIMES WERE DIFFERENT....

All this BS they say about WHY WHY WHY... YOU KEPT YOUR MOUTH SHUT... just like how you kept is shut when old men in your area wanted you to sit on their laps... DAYUM Them freaking FLASHBACKS - DO NOT FADE CORRECTLY .. they can always be TRIGGERED...

These freedom of speeches and access to INFORMATION wasnt possible back them..

Shit.. today someone farts across the world, we smell the stench before the sphincter even tightens back up.

What I am saying that as a SURVIVOR of all types of shit... this constant bombardment ... overexposure of PREDATORS, VICTIMS and Praise Da Lord ... SURVIVORS (The only thing that eases the spirit) is stressful.

Trust me.. this is one of the times Im really glad I dont have a television.
I couldnt take the constant assault from the news media.

On the internet.. if I scroll by or dont click .. I can buffer myself a bit.

As bold as I may be... Im fragile.. my spirit is delicate. Im sensitive to my fellow human beings on this planet called Earth.

Empathy .. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. (Dictionary Definition)

Empathy - I feel what you feel... your pain, anger, disgust, joy, pride, sorrow.. with such intensity that my stomach flips and my eyes leak. (Me)

It takes a lot of work to shield oneself from the constant pain of the world.. seeking out the JOY is really hard work but it has benefits.

I dont have Battered Woman's Syndrome and my skin is not that thick that I can just "pass on by" or in some cases "just accept" that I have to be exposed to needless violence, bloodshed and watching folks human rights be trampled.

Im Pisces... my head is not in the sand.. Ive already been to Hell on Earth and I have learned how to LIVE on my terms to the best of my ability given the circumstance.

LIVING means that I MAKE THE CHOICES ...

I CHOOSE to LIVE in the Lowcountry, it may be lonely (Hey Im coming out of Brooklyn.. there is always someone to play with) my health dictates the need for it's climate ... again old before my time... LOL

Ive filtered a lot of violence out of my system. Through it all, my spirit recognizes genuine hugs...

Social media has a way of bringing out the nice and the nasty.. what makes these recollections of "alleged" abuse even more hard to stomach is the comments.

They are at times cruel yet fortunately there are many who speak ... they bare their souls to quell the animal in one and inform the ignorant in the same breath. RIGHT ON SISTAS!!!!

It's a simple choice that I make because I dont want to feel the pain.
It hurts too much... shoot I cant afford to be depressed up in here... my life already has medical mysteries...

We all have something that we could work ourselves up about and raise our blood pressure.

I try very hard not to expose myself to things that has me making an "ugly" face too often... :-D

At this moment.. leaves dance on a so far 12 hour rainy Lowcountry Sunday .. traffic is steady and moving on Upper King St. (Praise Da Lawd)
The hesitated sound of key clicks this keyboard, as the moisture invades my fingers... (time for medication) ..

 ^^^^^ I had a good run .. let my mind flow and fingers wander.

One has to practice achieving moments of serenity to maintain one's sanity. 1 <3 #IGoQuietNow

Jezaaaazz… when I think about the goodness of LOVING YOURSELF…

Yes I must admit ….. Whew Lawd… I slid… and I do mean … but HALLELUJAH… I GAVE MYSELF MY FREEDOM…. Yep snapped right the hell back and HOW YA LIKE ME NOW…

Shoot one is always healing … but that’s when you know you’re living.. the pain is nonexistent yet the memory only brings a hearty laugh because you can more the breathe now….

Jezaaaazz… when I think about the goodness of LOVING YOURSELF…

I may not have quite a few things… but HUNTY… I GOT ME… YES… TRUST ME…

When I love me in the mirror… the wrinkles and rings… bulges and well it aint cottage cheese.. more like custard… you know that shea butter and coconut plus vitamin E… whew… anyway … I have love me moments… every time I see the scars … and I rub a little extra stuff on them… I smile…

I AM FREAKING HERE…. now I may be hard to swallow at times… yet those who really take the time to know me… ssshhh dont let now secrets out… LOL

Every now and then I think about .. being stagnant… then I realize… Ive been running since I was 1… Ive had addresses but a HOME devoid of stress and filled with a human acceptance kind of love …. Let me get back to you on that one…

But this moment.. 3:03 pm Charleston SC … Baby Im good…

I have been the foundation for others while in the midst of hell .. so yes.. Im enjoying me time…

The self imposed mental slavery that precluded the physical slavery and emotional bondage which it took more than the spilling of blood to release me from.. WOW

See that’s that HARD HEADED SHIT… like we tell our children and our parents told us and their parents told them… “I went through all that so you wouldn’t have to” but guess what … what I experienced wasnt in my DNA..

This was some evolvement in the change of times, generational and simply, My Road.

I realized a long time ago that “my voice” would have more credence as the I experienced more… There is a process to everything… some blow up early and fizzle out.. some as they get with their own shit… they can speak on the hills and valleys of life…

Dont ever be scared to break free of YOUR PERSONAL BONDAGE… Hell Yeah it’s scary as phuq… but I here to tell you.. it’s worth the risk.. YOU MATTER!!! 1Luv

Let me holler at you a minute...

What's the excuse you use to STOP you from MAKING CHANGES in your life that YOU KNOW will benefit YOU and YOURS in the long run...

but you know folks would be damn angry if you went on the "ME" Bus right now... let them stay in their lane...

Let me holler at you a minute...

See this is the thing about MANIFESTING A DREAM... at some point or another... folks are going to be a tad bit angry because you are spending so much time with YOU...

Until you take the time to PUT YOUR PLAN INTO ACTION you will always be just "plodding along"... DAMN IT LIFE IS FOR LIVING!!!

Make the SACRIFICE ... I know it is hard, lonely and Lord knows it aint easy.

Yet Inner Peace is so very worth it... when you know YOU are doing what YOU ARE CALLED TO DO... respect YOUR SPIRIT and HONOR YOUR SOUL...

Allow for UNIVERSAL LOVE to be shared and spread through you.

See, HAPPY PEOPLE  .... they make a difference in the lives of others..

Every now and then .. an inbox message.. "How can I get what you have?" HUH????

Im spiritually blessed with some measure of balance because Ive weathered a few storms.

It's given me the fortitude and preparedness to Stop, Listen and then Act with the assurance of future storms to come... yet the knowledge to know... I can see the silver lining in the clouds.. always have.

What gets you through is FAITH .. yeah it can get weary..

Yet, if you have indeed been true to YOU .. you can handle anything.

See when something comes to ROCK YOUR FOUNDATION.. if your azz aint know how to STAND ... then you just might fall ... some may sway and rock.. to and fro... yet the past has given you the lesson to PLANT YOUR FEET FIRMLY and BE TRUTHFUL TO YOURSELF AND YOUR BELIEFS ...
then Yes... whatever is left in the wake of the storm...you can handle.

Give yourself a break and LOVE ON YOU A LITTLE BIT..

You got to treat YOU right to know what you can accept from another.

Check YOU out... it's ever too late or too early...

TO WORK WITH WHAT THE MOST HIGH GAVE YOU. ‪#‎takealeapoffaith‬

UPDATED - Charleston SC Lowcountry Kwanzaa 2014 Schedule -

UPDATED!!!!

HABARI GANI!!!!

Seven Days of Kwanzaa: A celebration of community and heritage

UMOJA (Unity) 
Friday Dec 26. 5 - 6 pm
Lighting of the KWANZAA KINARA, Marion Square Park

Friday, December 26, 2014 7pm - 9pm
Reclamation Service
Location: Nichols Chapels AME
57 Kennedy Street, Charleston, SC

KUJICHAGULIA (Self Determination)
Saturday, December 27, 2014 6pm - 8pm
Annual Multifaceted Kwanzaa Program sponsored by Ta Seti Dynasty
Location: YMCA
2085 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC

UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Sunday, December 28, 2014 5 - 7 p.m. 
Charleston Youth Photo Exhibit opening at 1600 Meeting Street. Sponsored by Family TYES SC, Enough Pie and Gullah Society. Refreshment donations are appreciated!

UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics)

Monday, December 29, 2014 2:30pm – 7pm
Celebration of Ujamaa
Parade begins at Phillip Simmons Mall Park (America St. and Columbus St., Charleston, SC, 29413) and ends at St. Julian Devine Community Center (1 Cooper St, Charleston, SC). There will be a program to celebrate Ujamaa after the parade ends.

NIA (Purpose)
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 4pm - 8pm
Evening in the spirit of Nia, sponsored by the Tri-County Black Nurses Association and the YWCA
Program Centered around the principle of Nia.
Location: YWCA
106 Coming Street, Charleston, SC

KUUMBA (Creativity)
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 4pm - 6pm
Discuss and celebrate the principle of Kwanzaa with your family.

IMANI (Faith)
Thursday, January 1, 2015 1pm
Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony Sankofa Burial Grounds
Location: Corner of Folly Rd. and Maybank Hwy

KARAMU (Feast) 4pm - 8pm
African Drum and Dance and Various Performing Groups
Reading of Essays from Contest Winners, Children Arts and Crafts to celebrate Kuumba
Location: Ferndale Community Center
1919 Bolden Ave, North Charleston, SC