It is an old African proverb: It takes a village to raise a child. Profound and simple as wisdom so often is. So why does it always go over our heads? Yes, I am a parent who is responsible for the children I birthed, but my children do not belong to me. They are not possessions that I can methodically put on a shelf, move... More..
I think that we are spiritual as well as physical beings; however, we often neglect the spiritual aspect until something devastates us so that we have to find inner strength. I know that many people go to church on Sunday, sing in the choir and work in the church and community. All of those things are good, but many times the... More..
INSIDE MY SOULI can not die before I have lived.Before having not a care in this worldBefore knowing and giving the depth of passion that lies within meBefore seeing the night turn into a glorious dayBefore nurturing the deeply rooted seeds of greatnessBefore connecting to the power that rumbles and roars, waiting to erupt fr... More..
It was a crisp clear day in the spring of 2002. The University of Pennsylvania relays were about to be underway. A rainbow of colors emerged as runners from colleges all over the U.S. entered the stadium to compete. Spectators made their way to the bleachers with coolers filled with water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks. Vendors ... More..
No, America did not get what it wanted with President Obama because as a whole we are never satisfied with anything or anyone. Of course we need a change from the narrow minded, arrogant, and greedy mentality that has brought us up to this day. I admire President Obama for his transparency, sense of integrity and determi... More..
Melody Edwards
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