This self-examination can also bring focus during times that may seem hopeless. In aninterview for New York magazine, civil rights champion Congressman John Lewis was asked, “What do you do to keep from becoming bitter?” He replied, “I pray over and over again, have what I call an ex...
…and then persuade them to send you some of their readers. BUT HOW? How can you entice someone to link you when you feel like you have NOTHING to give them in return? Or better yet, how can you get someone you don’t know to help you with anything? That’s what I’m going to...
Their senses are heightened because they know they have precious little time left to smell the roses, to feel the smoothness of your hand in theirs, to float pleasantly along the chords of their favorite music. They want to spend time with their loved ones. They want to tell their stories....
I hope never to silence or shame anyone. My great-grandfather was lynched, Grandma Mary said, because the white folks thought he was too “sedity” or “uppity.” When I think about how a lynched person is cut off at the throat, the vocal chords, I think the murderer is ...
2. If you don't like the song, ask yourself, "How would I change these lyrics to make it better?" 3. Write down your thoughts and ideas. B. Listen to the music: the rhythm, the chords, and especially the melody. 1. If you like the song, ask yourself, "What makes the music ...
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