The Chronicles of a VBG (Voluptuous Brown Gurl)

It is not necessary that every post to be loud, pushy or in your face in order to be profound.  Sometimes a soft, reflective voice is all that is necessary. This poem was recommended by Morgan Freeman on a recent episode of Oprah's Master class.  ENJOY! Mama Goose and her goslings  - Lake Elkhorn Columbia MD - May 2012 Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exer...

Cause lately it's feeling circa 1962. In 2008, most Americans were ready to admit that yes - we screwed ourselves royally electing that chucklehead "W" that first time and we had to 'effin be high as kites the second time. As we passed yet another anniversary at war (s) that nearly bankrupted us, left us few international allies, and robbed us of leaders either through IEDs and/or permanently damaged psyches that something had gone horribly wrong under the watch of "W".   Enter a handsome, Harvard educated law professor turned Senator of mixed parentage (what better combination to finally unite America) with a level of calm, composure, and cool that boggled the mind and oratory skills that rivaled MLK II and Malcolm X.  We were all so hopeful that change had finally come to America. By we, I don't mean just African Americans but many White Americans were just as hopeful that he embodied the best of what America could be despite our history. Gr...