Tidbits to remember during life’s trials. Focus on the end goal.
A bit of martial arts wisdom this evening
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Stirring Kindness: A Senryu
A senryu on kindness
we disdain kindness
rage: this visage of power
now learn gentleness
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Gwendolyn Brooks
Cherish each moment. Life’s too short. And there are no “do-overs”.
James Baldwin: Today’s Black History Month Poet
James Baldwin Quote
This Baldwin poem resonates with me. Love’s grace comes with great power, inspiring fears and conquering cowardice.
Laugh of the Day
Upon reading this, I snorted boldly. No one in my house woke, thankfully.
Haiku, February 10, 2020
gazing skyward
dawn’s light through the clouds
new beginnings
Today’s Black History Month Poet: Gil Scott-Heron
Probably best know for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised“, Scott-Heron hugely influenced Rap and Hip-Hop. His work captured the array of emotions describing the urban black culture of the moment.
Tonight’s Haiku: February 9, 2020
my house quiet
every one else sleeping
while the killdeer chant
Today’s Black History Month Mediation: W.E.B. Du Bois
I found this poem quite relevant to us today. Seems this is more prevalent now than at the turn of the last century.
xkcd’s Wikipedian Protester
I’m with this guy:
