Category Archives: Musings

The Star

After hearing the king, they went their way. The star led them to the east.which they had seen in the east. They stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; andContinue reading “The Star”

A Staircase

D’Anthony was sitting at the back of bus riding home from the plastic factory where he just spend the last 16 hours working a double shift. Thank god for my mother he thought, she is so supportive of Laisha, his 6-year-old daughter. His mother is 78 years and lives in senior housing which is closeContinue reading “A Staircase”

At the end of my life

It is funny how some of our traditions in cultures make no sense in the context of others. When we celebrate accomplishments, proclaim our love or success we typically do this as publicly as possible. We buy a cap and gown for a commencement  to walk across the stage to declare our brilliance. We spendContinue reading “At the end of my life”

Jazz inthe Driveway…

This story comes at the close of summer. The last couple summers have not been the same at our home. I have not been able to pinpoint the issue until this year. One of may favorite neighbors James passed after a battle with the Big C. Jim was the best neighbor. The day I metContinue reading “Jazz inthe Driveway…”

Lay Me Down-Part 1 mini series

Ty was on his lunch break sitting on the steps of the fountain in Dupont Circle, Washington DC. He is starring at the Metro station escalator entrance watching the sea of people exit and enter the Metro. The Metro is below the city connecting the concrete jungle and transports people from all parts of theContinue reading “Lay Me Down-Part 1 mini series”