C.G. Ayling's Blog, page 19
April 24, 2014
Social Justice.
This post was prompted by a tweet I found via one of the people I follow. I TIRE of stereotypical stories of us just sittin’ round collecting welfare checks. That is not a ‘black’ problem..its a POVERTY problem I have … Continue reading →
April 16, 2014
Two books for the price of {N}one!
We all like to receive something for nothing, yet on that something we generally place little value. After all isn’t something we get for nothing too often worth precisely what we paid for it? Okay, stage set, here is my … Continue reading →
April 15, 2014
Black Elks Speaks
“History is written by the victors, not by the vanquished.” Rarely do we have an opportunity to view history from the perspective of the vanquished. “Black Elks Speaks”, by John Neihardt, gives us another window through which we may look … Continue reading →
April 13, 2014
Time
A friend recently asked me, indirectly, how I like to spend my time. The actual question framed was this, “I must ask though, why don’t you enjoy being outdoors as much as you used to?” Why don’t I enjoy being … Continue reading →
April 12, 2014
Imaginary Friends
A poem by my favorite youngest daughter, Julia. ~ imaginary friends ~ ~ It’s where the path ends, And the trees start to bend You will find me here with my imaginary friends. Deep in a wood. the trees start … Continue reading →
April 8, 2014
Tripwire
A poem by my niece, Bronwyn, who I am sorry to say I have never had the pleasure of meeting. Perhaps one day I will be so lucky. ~ Tripwire ~ I grasp for memories as they fall before me, … Continue reading →
March 24, 2014
The Mistress of the Maze
Ariadne, at the glorious age, of ten days…
March 21, 2014
Fears
~ Fears ~ My greatest fear is injury, not an injury to me, but to others who I touch in deed, or word, it matters not nor whether the hurt is real, or simply the unheard song, of an unseen … Continue reading →
March 5, 2014
Beltamar’s War. Re-Release!
If you’re book reviewer I’d like to hear from you. If you’re a book reviewer who enjoys complex, thought provoking works like The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, or The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, I’d really … Continue reading →
February 24, 2014
Birthday wishes, from an unknown soul.
A poem written by an unknown soul, for our precious daughter Julia, who turns 15 today. ~ For Julia ~ May Julia be happy and bright From this morning to this night Let her happiness last all year through With … Continue reading →
