Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout My WhyI’ve Come This Far By Faith… Leaning on the Lord — The lion’s share of who I’ve become is the direct result of summer’s spent at the unofficial bible camp that doubled as my grandparent’s farm. Each year, our parents sent us south to convene with far flung cousin’s we barely knew. …About Me3 min read
9 hours agoBe Courageous and AskYou Have Nothing to Lose My father taught me that you get in life exactly what you’re bold enough to ask for. He spent much of his life attempting to teach his children lessons that would equip us with the mindset to succeed. …Life4 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·5 days agoFourth of July 1826: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction2 Founding Fathers + 1 Historic Day = 3 Dead Presidents — The infamous engraving of the “Committee of Five” approving the draft of the Declaration of Independence is enshrined in the annuals of American history. Oddly the Fourth of July marks the passing of three founding fathers who formerly served as President. The first two, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died…Politics6 min read
5 days agoReclaiming the Lost Art of Hand Writing LettersBecause Penmanship Is Persuasive KL Simmons shared a wealth of story ideas channeling Anish Kapoor’s observation that, “All ideas grow out of other ideas.” Among the treasure trove of topics, I’ve chosen to address the question below. “Is the art of hand-writing letters and/or sending packages a lost art form…Writing3 min read
Jun 19Finding the Strength to Let GoWise Words From My Father My Dad was a history buff. He was the one who taught me about Juneteenth. He’s the reason our African American heritage is a source of familial pride. Had he lived he would have turned 90 the same day (June 16, 2021) that Congress announced…Fathers Day3 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Jun 18Juneteenth’s Hidden HistoryThe Difficulties of Deliberate Delays — Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Often forbidden on public land, violence towards the formerly enslaved forced many to gather in remote rural areas. In 1872, Black Houstonians pooled their resources to purchase a 10-acre lot christened “Emancipation Park.” …History7 min read
Published in Everything Fun·May 22Eyes Wide ShutRead the Riddle — Everything Fun1 min readtonigreathouse.comEyes Wide ShutRead the Riddle----7
Published in Everything Fun·May 4Living the DaydreamWide Awake at Work The best kept secret in the universe is shrouded in the search for the ethereal state of bliss. The secret is… “Bliss is your birthright.” Bliss is omnipresent. …Tell Your Story5 min read
Apr 17Medium Is A MuseMedium Is A Muse Reading+Writing = Restoration Open-mindedness is the ethos underscoring Medium. It’s a place people who have something substantive to say can rise above media noise to be heard. Medium helps you connect with thinkers across the vastness of digital space. Since joining in 2019, it has proven to be a better…Personal Development3 min read
Apr 8Keeping Up with KrisMaking Money Moves “Don’t hate the player dominating the game.” Kris Jenner stepped onto the reality television scene and successfully paved a path to profit publicizing the peculiarities of the people she produced. …Keeping Up Kardashians4 min read
