I took these photos during a lunch hour on my cell phone. The grounds are awesomely impressive and tragically beautiful.
“Doing as others told me…”
Doing as others told me, I was Blind. Coming when others called me, I was Lost. Then I left Everyone, Myself as well. Then I found Everyone, Myself as well. ~ Rumi
Love Anyway: Work in Progress
My heart may lead me wrong, but God won't. He will always lead me back to where I need to be. A pure heart is better than good intentions.
Google in My Afrocentric Life
Doodle 4 Google 2016 National Winner: Google in My Afrocentric Life Akilah Johnson, Eastern Senior High School, Washington, D.C. My Afrocentric Google is drawn as a box braid, with my personal characteristics surrounding it. I based this picture off my lifestyle and what has made me into what I am today. View the Contest Gallery: https://www.google.com/doodle4google/gallery.htmlContinue reading "Google in My Afrocentric Life"
Quote: …even as we are caught in a web…
...and as I slowly made my way home I understood that even as we are caught in a web of hurt and brokenness, we're also in a web of healing and mercy. ~ Bryan Stevenson (from Just Mercy)
We Need to Talk About An Injustice
"I believe the opposite of poverty is justice." Bryan Stevenson https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice?language=en# In an engaging and personal talk — with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks — human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America's justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country's blackContinue reading "We Need to Talk About An Injustice"
Dinner & A Movie
Living in New York City for any amount of time has a way of grinding the pixie dust from your eyes. However, tonight I was a bit star-struck for a moment and happy for the excitement it brought. On my way home I stopped by a restaurant in Times Square and sat in a windowContinue reading "Dinner & A Movie"
First ride of the season & Tour de Cure ATL
In 2011, I decided to start cycling. I connected with someone who was an avid cyclist and very knowledgeable about the cycling community in New York City. She introduced me to her bike shop and I got fitted for my first serious bike. I went with a hybrid. In May 2012, I rode in myContinue reading "First ride of the season & Tour de Cure ATL"
Saving Daylight
The best thing about Daylight Savings is when leaving working after 7pm doesn't mean I completely missed the sunset. Took a detour to the pier after leaving the office tonight and was rewarded with this peaceful and beautiful view.
Thoughts on Granddaddy’s death
It is only when we are confronted with loss that we truly appreciate what we’ve gained. Granddaddy closed his eyes at the end of a December and we bid our collective farewell at the beginning of January. It’s a different take on new beginnings. Beginning the year with a burial. Beginning with death and a seed. Beginning with the celebration of a well-lived life.
Harvest Life 