“Books and all forms of writing have always been objects of terror to those who seek to suppress the truth.” ~ Wole Soyinka. Growing up in the country in Jamaica, social events revolved around church and school. Going to market and doing the weekly supermarket run also provided weekly entertainment, an opportunity to stop and […]
“Good writing is like a windowpane.” ~ George Orwell. I must confess, when I was young I had a crush on Elvis. Pinned with a thumbtack next to my bed was a postcard with his headshot in black and white. This was before those four guys with the insect name (Earwig? Beetle?) started twisting and […]
“Let the world burn through you. Throw the prism light, white hot, on paper”~Ray Bradbury. The other day I heard Oprah say something that clicked. For those who don’t know, Oprah did not have the picture perfect upbringing surrounded by a loving supportive family. Her childhood included molestation and rape, and a teenage pregnancy. […]
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