This book was especially written for spiritual people on a spiritual journey that are receptive to a little poetic philosophy along the way. People that are drowning in a sea of false accusations, riding high in the saddle but can't stand the horse, have big money but low self esteem, living in sin and enjoying every moment, or living right but feeling bad can personally relate to many of the poems in this book. People that are in the throes of affliction but refuse to surrender, this book will become your amen corner while provoking reflection and deep thought. When the big party is over and all your fair-weather guests are gone - this book helps clean up the aftermath. The scrapes, scratches, and healed wounds of life inspired the author to poetically encourage and guide readers through the emotional swampland of tomorrow and fear no evil. These poems do not imply that the road is not rocky and the sky is not cloudy nor will the sun brighten your every day. This book is not intended to eradicate your storms but only to become your umbrella... with only a couple microscopic leaks.

A play about the commercial exploitation ofAfrican-Americans on food products followingThe Emancipation Proclamation to present.

This book is an auxiliary of my Ministry of Laughter and to that end, it is my privilege and appointed duty to sprinkle as much laughter into the world until a psych squad scraps me down and hauls me away kicking and laughing. Laughter can save you from danger. It's true I once made a street robber laugh so hard that he left me along and robbed my grandmother standing next to me. But granny wasn't one to hold a grudge. Instead of staying angry with me, she later asked me to teach her some one-liners. However, I discovered, years later after she died, that I was the only family member not in her will. Humor has been known to revive dying parties, bring people out of depression, and even restore health. Humor should be shared. What is the benefit of knowing a good joke or funny poem and get anal retentive with it? Not only will you enjoy the easy to remember poems alone but you can share a favorite selection before a boring meeting begins, share with a hospitalized friend, or at a party setting because a good laugh is always welcome. After you purchase this book, the next time you're in the mood for cheer sit down and flip through a few pages, you'll be glad you did... is my prayer.

This book was especially written for spiritual people on a spiritual journey that are receptive to a little poetic philosophy along the way. People that are drowning in a sea of false accusations, riding high in the saddle but can't stand the horse, have big money but low self esteem, living in sin and enjoying every moment, or living right but feeling bad can personally relate to many of the poems in this book. People that are in the throes of affliction but refuse to surrender, this book will become your amen corner while provoking reflection and deep thought. When the big party is over and all your fair-weather guests are gone - this book helps clean up the aftermath. The scrapes, scratches, and healed wounds of life inspired the author to poetically encourage and guide readers through the emotional swampland of tomorrow and fear no evil. These poems do not imply that the road is not rocky and the sky is not cloudy nor will the sun brighten your every day. This book is not intended to eradicate your storms but only to become your umbrella... with only a couple microscopic leaks.

"Natural . The Beautiful 'N' Word Breaking the Psychological Bondage of the American Standard of Beauty"

The American standard of beauty is an optical illusion that has mesmerized the world. Artificial hair, and makeup in the hands of a beautician is equivalent to a deck of cards, a top hat and a magic wand in the hands of a magician. The multibillion-dollar beauty industry has successfully proven that the hand is quicker than the eye. Hypnotically, the public applauds the deception. Most women-even some little girls-are addictive users of the hair and cosmetic charade; yet, few know its history. Most women were convinced in childhood by subliminal messages in the media that their natural hair and facial features were substandard. Ultimately, acquiring the acceptance and applause from a well-trained public became a subconscious ritual. No civilized race or nationality is exempt. This book exposes secrets and facts about the American standard of beauty rarely revealed, such as: The untold truth about artificial hair Why natural beauty is heavily discouraged The cosmetic conspiracy A totally natural method of growing nappy hair What are Sisterlocks and who is its creator

As Perry Wintergreen, a three times divorced claims adjuster, searches for the root cause of his matrimonial disasters, he becomes entangled in a workplace sex scandal. Simultaneously, Perry perceives that the insurance company, where he has worked many years, has unjustly targeted him for forced early retirement.

Meanwhile, he meets a widow who gives him solace, intimacy, and reenergizes his affinity for marriage.

'I love you and don't want our children to witness us shacking up like this. Will you marry me? I want to be with you forever."

Perry once again rolls the matrimonial dice-and again craps out.

Subsequently, Perry feels that his thirst for commitment is quenched by yet another extraordinary romance. He proposes marriage, he hopes, for the last time.

'I have to learn to love people as they are and stop trying to love them only on my terms.will you marry me?"

'Yes, I'll marry you, I'll marry you tomorrow if you want."

'That's great! I'll make you a good husband."

'And I'll always be honest with you."

His fifth marriage-an unfamiliar paradise-ultimately challenges his deep-seated beliefs at its core.

In today''s culture of ''anything goes'' it is not surprising to see so many young men in a futile search for manhood. Unfortunately, their desperate journey is often influenced by a poor set of examples. Dragging young boys to church is not the end or beginning of the parental responsibility. There are more young men in prison who were raised by religious parents and grew up regularly attending church than there are inmates raised by atheists and never attended church. The problem is not with the religion, in most cases, but in the lack of ability in the individual to make good independent decisions. Boys often grow-up with the believe that to be a man means to be violent, materialistic, and insincere in their relationships with women. This book is a lamp to the feet of all males. It teaches how promiscuity leads to moral corruption, and how to apply biblical principles on a real life day-to-day basis with supplemental instruction that every father would tell his son, if he knew himself.

"Lucinda's character has proven this book to be an excellent tool for those who need to realize that the power of prayer is available in every midnight situation."

This book of poetry taps into the emotional, spiritual, and humorous senses of the female reader. The title poem has been a favorite among African American women since 1992. These poems are not poetic rhetoric but instead poems of realistic and spiritual perspectives, admonitions, praise, and straight talk.