Chapter Titles

Chapter 1 - For the Love of Loving

Even before birth, we are all about love. There never can be too much written about it. There can never be too much of it.

Chapter 2 - May Your Heart Keep Its Beat

Of course, there are bumps and bruises in relationships. Some come to a gentle end. Some end abruptly. There is usually some pain involved. But your life will go on — just fine.

Chapter 3 - People in All Ideas, Shapes and Colors

Is there any end to the number of ways in which people differ? Nothing short of amazing!

Chapter 4 - In the Mourning Comes the Loss

No one can get through life without deep loss. No one. When they arrive, we all reflect. Loss is to be expected and mourning is healthy. We do come out on the other side.

black and white landscape, marine, emotional

Chapter 5 - In Nature, There Be Grace

Nature does have a voice. We must be very still to hear it. But, it is there. You can even listen now.

library, nature, naturopathy
alive, awake, aware

Chapter 6 - All Is Well Above

While Nature’s voice is quiet, even more still is the spiritual voice within. It, too, is always there.

Chapter 7 - Street Woke

The voice in and of the street is here. It is persistent. It is now. There is an advantage to all for listening to it.

guy, man, reading

Chapter 8 - Yes, Black Lives Always Mattered

The story of Black lives in this country is largely untold. Just a little digging resurrects these stories from their shallow graves. Tip of the cap to Jupiter Hamon, Phillis Wheatley and the cakewalk. And, of course, Gordon (the slave as shown here). His story is largely untold and amazing!

Chapter 9 - Fantastical

Absolute freedom to think. Imagine that. No boundaries.

inventions, book, candles
boy, laughing, reading

Chapter 10 - Smile If You Like

Humor is an ever giving part of life. It can even help you relax. Who knows? You might even laugh out loud …

Chapter 11 - The Start of Thoughts

Sometimes, it is best if the mind is stimulated by never-before-entertained thoughts. Some may be found here.

Chapter 12 - Lifted Up Leftovers

There are times when some poems just don’t fit into boxes. They are not orphans. They just roam for a home.
books, library, education