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20 Apr 08
Re-Post: If you thought Slavery ended with Lincoln Think again
The only way we will end
racism is to understand how this evil has lived on and impacted lives long after the Emancipation Proclamation. I strongly
recommend these two books "The Shadow of Slavery - Peonage in the South 1901-1969" by Pete Daniel and "Slavery
by Another Name:The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II" by Douglas A. Blackmon.
In a recent radio interview of Douglas Blackmon - a caller related the story of his immigrant/white grandfather who
was enslaved under these practices. So you see it is not just a black thing. Racism is an equal opportunity manifestation
of hatred. If we don't acknowledge, understand and learn from its history, things will never really change.
7:16 pm est
13 Feb 08
Books, Books and More books
Just returned from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in New York. WOW!!!!
People are doing
some amazing work out there. In preparation for National Reading Month in March I am contacting schools to do readings. It
has been mostly rewarding as the librarians and teachers have been enthusiastic. We must encourage children's literacy
especially for our most at risk populations. I know for me reading provided a gate way to different worlds and possibilities.
Books still are a wonder and joy to me - my very best friends. So In March read a book yourself; Read to a child; Share a
favorite book or Give a book as a gift.
2:18 pm est
15 Dec 07
Season's Greetings!!!!!
Here's wishing you and yours a happy holiday season. My Book "Wild Fruit Hidden in Open Spaces" is at the printer.
Whoopee!!!! I willlbe doing poetry readings from it at a location near you. I have gone back to working on my colllection
of short stories "The 26th". And I have actually found time to read two more incredible books - "Infidel"
by Ayaan Hirsi Ali and "The Kite Runner" bu Khaled Hosseini.
3:31 pm est
19 Nov 07
More great reading
Just finished Sarah Water's Night watch. She is an awesome writer, so descriptive. You actually feel like you are
in London during World War II. But if you read any of her other books you aren't surprised. It joins her other books
"Tipping the Velvet" "fingersmith" and "Affinity" in delighting your senses.
12:15 am est
3 Nov 07
Enjoying Fall
I have been enjoying the transition from Summer to Autmn. I celebrated my birthday in October and have set some pretty aggressive
goals for myself in the coming year. But I am happy,. I am strong and I can do it!! Read another great book "The Memory
Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards
12:35 pm est
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