Free Speech

Recently a person that I work with was spotted on the local news channel speaking out against the raids that are being performed by the ICE teams; another person texted me and asked if this is the image that we, as an organization, wanted to present to the public. The only answer that I could…

Nothing to Fear

I am grateful for the Holy Spirit that guides me forward through the darkest of nights. To date—I’m still here.

Baby Steps

I am grateful for the many souls that participated in tonight’s Just Dinner event, supported by the Racial Justice Task Force. I think we’re going to be okay.

Mi Familia

When I see and hear how some families interact with each other, I am so grateful that my entire family is full of love and support. Life is better when you have love in it.  

Mirrors & Smoke

I am grateful for the amazing people I interact with every day. Healing, falling, learning: all Grace. Why point fingers to problems? They’re all within to be healed. Keep stepping, my friends. (I’m also grateful I’m still trusted to produce ARO)

Like A Bomb

I am grateful for Rage Against the Machine. Never has their energy, their lyrics, resonated so strongly, so deeply, for me.

Breaking Softly Quiet Dawn

I am grateful for my strength Decisions made Leave choices behind And ships sail from harbors Only once Returning different From when they first roamed And I am grateful for those That inform me Tirelessly Sea gently ebbs And flows Lapping against wooden sides As I watch the Breaking softly, quiet dawn

You Can’t Take That Away

when I pass i shall take music with me the notes of the symphony i listened to the instrumentation the piece in which i played all the harmonious chords the single notes rests dischord off notes it is a beautiful piece i am grateful for music

Something new

Opportunities are abounds. I am grateful for the Opportunities that have come my way; and I am grateful for the Opportunities that are coming to my family and friends. It is a matter of recognizing them and acting on them. Opportunities are lessons that are put before us by the Lord. Recognize them and learn…

REM

Well, January 20th, 2025 has come and gone. The Earth is still spinning and rotating around the sun and the United States of America seems to be functioning much the same as it was on January 17th, 2025. I am grateful for all of this; or maybe I am more grateful that I do not…

The Dance

I am grateful for miracles. I don’t understand them. I’m not sure I recognize them. I believe I feel them. And I have faith that they heal. As I’ve read; “Miracles are natural. When they do not occur something has gone wrong.”