Adventures of Nefertiti

And the sand lands in the power of my hands… I hold still, I hold still. And the wind blows and the minutes tick. I hold still, I hold still. What keeps me here but the movements I fear… The wind blows, the wind blows, Time moves, sand slips… I hold still, I hold still.

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day (or night) be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule and guide. Amen I don’t collect Angels, but I do have a collection. And I never thought about it before, but all my little angels have been gifted to me. Today I had a visit from an angelic older lady who noticed one of my angels on top of my office desk. She mentioned that she keeps angels next to photos of her children as protection. She said she had quite a huge collection but she purchased not a one. She said all of her pieces had been given to her by loved ones, and she’s come to believe that her Angels have flown to her. As she said this and shared her story, I connected and realized that all my angels have come flying to me too! I remember once at a Melungeon conference with my Mom, sister and ex-boyfriend when a total stranger came up to me and handed me her angel lapel pin. She tapped me on the shoulder as I sat next to family in the hotel c...

Paul Gauguin… I don’t know a whole lot about art, but I sure do like this guy’s work. Born in Paris, France in 1848, post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin spent time with family in Peru during his early years and traveled the world during his adult life looking for the wild and exotic. He was mad about color and obsessed with bringing the human experience to life. He traveled throughout Europe and the Americas and eventually found his way to the beauty of Tahiti. He died 700 miles away in Hiva Oa on the Marquesas Islands. Below are a few pieces of his work which speak to me.

To all my brothers and sisters around the world who have been asked the all important question, "What are you?" Or if you are personally asking yourself this question about your own self worth. Take a look below and remember take pride, because you are exceptionally Only Human...

In This Moment that I hold dear... I look in the eyes of the unknown, and of that which I fear, And I say thank you Lord for blessing me with another day. Thank you Lord for the love that has traveled through and toward my way. My path has been bumpy, the storms have been fierce, but the love has been constant throughout the years. Thank you Lord. Family is Everything