Interview with Gathering of the Griots on The Female Solution.
Author Archives: LaShawnda Jones
Ain’t I A Woman? by Sojourner Truth
Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that ‘twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what’s all this here talking about? That man over thereContinueContinue reading “Ain’t I A Woman? by Sojourner Truth”
I AM WOMAN. A photo & essay project.
We are embracing women of all ethnicities who want to participate in this project. Our goal is to develop multiple sister projects based on the themes that emerge from the our conversations with participants.
Poem: Life is happening.
Life is happening. Life is always happening|It doesn’t accommodate our schedule |or ask for an appointment| It isn’t scouting for the perfect environment| or adjusting for the most flattering angle
Family Dilemma
Family Dilemma:
She wants a connection, yet she keeps burning the bridge we’re meeting on. I see it. I get it. I’m just not here for it. I’m over all this foolishness in my life.
Family Dilemma
Family Dilemma:
She wants a connection, yet she keeps burning the bridge we’re meeting on. I see it. I get it. I’m just not here for it. I’m over all this foolishness in my life.
Family Matters – Past
Family Matters – Past from Casas Church on Vimeo. Notes: Family Matters – Past Then the Lord said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your ancestors and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” (Gen 31:3) Face your worse fear. What scares you most in life? “I will be with you.” SaysContinueContinue reading “Family Matters – Past”
What did Ham do when he ‘saw the nakedness of his father?’
I’ve always been confused by Ham “seeing” his father naked and being cursed or it. This post is an absolutely stunning explanation/interpretation of what is not explicitly said in Genesis 9 about Noah and his sons. Noah, a man of the soil, was the first to plant a vineyard. He drank some of the wineContinueContinue reading “What did Ham do when he ‘saw the nakedness of his father?’”
Sermon: Family Matters – Present
Family Matters – Present
Has there ever been an ideal Biblical family?
The First Family: Adam and Eve raised a murderer
God eventually had a do-over with humanity
The Second First Family: Noah’s son, Ham, raped his mother while his father was passed out drunk next to her
Poem: The Weirdest Dream
I could see
you so clearly, feel you, even, and smell
all your scents – you know, the natural ones;
the perfumed ones; your hands – so warm, so strong
and comforting (all, your essence) – so missed.
Harvest Life 