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Three Days

I laid in bed with the boys last night. I cuddled them to sleep and, after they had made their departures to dreamland, I tenderly kissed their sleeping faces and hands. After a three day weekend, out of town enjoying … Continue reading

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Dying To Vote

My Precious Babies, Mommy voted today. I didn’t get to vote during the last Presidential election because I was with you, D’Lo, at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital – witnessing the fight of your life. Already an emotional wreck from watching your battle, I cried deep tears when … Continue reading

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WordFULL Wednesday…”Trayvon’s Burden”

I usually do a WordLESS Wednesday…but I find myself with too much to say today. The scenario that ultimately claimed stole the life of Trayvon Martin playing over and over in my head, changing a little with each run, as … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin, Everyone’s Son

My article, previously published at www.MulticulturalFamilia.com: “Mourning the Loss of Trayvon Martin, Everyone’s Son” In 1995 I met my son for the very first time, although I had known him for some months – his movements, his growth…his potential. Across … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday…”I Am Trayvon Martin”

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