Cardinal Virtue

Cardinal Virtue

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY DEAR BLACK BROTHERS AND SISTERS My very dear black brothers and sisters, my family, whom I love. I have been

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Bowing Trees

A small fortune of my time is spent watching the bowing of trees against the wind. Many trees together are a great lesson in community

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Noble Reactions

Spring Fever

It was nearly dead when I found it. Dried and puny, it seemed almost insignificant. I was determined and therefore hopeful, if a bit misguided.

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The Sun Spirit Journey

Tangible Fortunes

He is like a sulphur match, the original one developed in 577 AD in China, impregnated in pinewood, combustible on fire, harmless and gritty, when

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The Sun Spirit Journey

Celestial Manifestation

Legend has it that the great Zora Neale Hurston exhaled me. I was so light, I drifted up to the outermost atmosphere, collecting bits and

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The Sun Spirit Journey

Wild Turkey

As usual, I was hunkered down in the attic, transported and mesmerized by my latest piece of found treasure. I was in the midst of

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The Sun Spirit Journey

A Memento

It happened so damn fast. Stupid dog! We were all sitting at the table eating dinner, a modified version of Spaghetti Bolognese and a family

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The Sun Spirit Journey

Unrequited Love

I could hear the heavy thuds from the far corner of the house, but it was the slow shuffle of feet against the kitchen floor

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