These little pink flowers I planted from seed a few months ago bloomed this morning. It's been a nice week (though I'm still missing the parrot) it has been lovely weather and the garden is full of life, berries are ripening, and so much is happening. I've been learning a lot, reading more and finding … Continue reading Life →

It just hit me that things are about to change again but it is all going to be for the better. Wow, 10 years really have gone by... Yesterday I realized that the tree in my backyard is actually a Mulberry tree, I hadn't ever picked them before but now I love them! The ground … Continue reading Changes →

Over the past few weeks I've been finishing the semester, turning in my students' grades and still working on my Master degree. I'm confused about it though at the moment, but all I can think to do is continue writing. It's the irony of my life again, that I feel overlooked and withdrawn. What will … Continue reading Rosewater →

Have you ever tasted sunshine? I have and it's something anyone and everyone can and should be able to do!! Do you grow any herbs, vegetables or fruits at home? Since Covid, many people are starting to get more interested in self sufficiency and the importance of immune boosting foods. More people may have time … Continue reading Tasting Sunshine →

The Broken windows theory, was an academic theory proposed by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982 that used broken windows as a metaphor for disorder within neighborhoods. I have seen and felt the effect myself so I know it's true. Broken windows are a sign of blight. Blight is abandonment. In the city I live in, it's … Continue reading Broken Window →

How do you manage your time? Do the days just flow or are they scheduled? Have you found a balance? Are you able to fulfill your purpose? I sometimes can't believe this is the life I live, this is the time I have. I'm fascinated by where I am and the history I've been born … Continue reading Having Time →

My paper discusses the many issues surrounding blight, the whereabouts of blight in Shelby County and why Greenspaces are the best solution for any large blighted sites, especially those within a half mile to schools.   I wanted to shed light on the amount of blight near Shelby County youth and find a way to open … Continue reading Analyzing Maps →

Alexander von Humboldt (September 14, 1769 - May 6, 1859) is one of my heroes. He's the father of Geography in my eyes and is just such an interesting person. I wish I could have listened to his lectures, read in his library or joined him on one of his expeditions. I've been reading The Invention of Nature … Continue reading Humboldt →

Megaliths are so interesting. I can't believe how much mystery there is on planet Earth. I am amazed any time I learn about how the ancients moved such huge stones and built giant monuments. Sometimes I look around at the architecture and just think it's somewhat puny. Though high-rises are intimidating and our concrete and … Continue reading Remediating Ruins →