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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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A Visit From Grandma

I dreamed about you last night, Grandma. I was with you, at your place. It was a retirement community…but not the one I was familiar with while you were still here with us. It was different but, in the dream, … Continue reading

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Dear Grandma…4/29/10

I found a piece of you last night…a piece of you I didn’t expect to come across, and it tore sharply at my heart.  I was getting ready for bed and, as I dried my freshly washed face on a … Continue reading

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