Tag: Saint Michael
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The movement of…
I’m on this weird kick right now… It’s nothing new but it gets stronger with every report about racially charged engagements. The fact that we’re still, arguing about racial inequality mixed with police excessive use of force, being moved by an officer as I sat in meditation during the first few weeks of protest and…
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Seeking star players
Its a good day am well fed, eating much better food and though I need to quit smoking cigarettes I feel okay. I’m still having some discomfort in my extremities, I am powering through. I have a new team member who will see that I am successful I’m my drive to regain my independence. Old…
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Black Creativity Amidst Adversity
Hello world!!! I need you… Maybe we can be good for one another. https://paypal.me/pools/c/8rRoPvKNiq
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The Call
I’ve learned from experience, that one cannot ask assistance for him or herself without the stigma that comes with it but after being enlightened I realize that someone else must do this in your name, on your behalf. Well, these t-shirts I have planned, I fact still working out the kinks will be set up…
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The day after
Sitting on the steps of the JC, I watch artist paint on their canvas the area where the elk once stood. It has since been replaced with an new elk, creepier and taller. In the distance, a Caucasian woman, wearing a line green skin suit sings… “Black lives matter”.I don’t know how to feel right…
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Kids expressing adult issues with adult language
My response to the picture and video of kids holding “fuck the police” signs. I believe this is a necessary conversation for many reasons. We’re all so set on individuality, we fail to see what’s really going on. We are all hurting inside… Even those who express hate over our history, it’s time to heal.…
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Shooting
I spent the day wandering about town, feeling the vibe of the street. Its nice to see that the world goes on regardless of what’s happening in one neighborhood or city. On my walk thru northwest Portland, I stepped over what seemed to be half a gram of white powder. I chuckled before I doubled…
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From my point of view
While everyone else is dancing and parading front of the fed building, I sit facing the Justice Center. Because Justice is for the living. As I look over the crowd, I think… That’s two schools full of people, learning about black lives and teaching. But they have chosen their path… I hope it does something.
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WHAT IF?
What if the Portland Police department took stage between the people of Portland, without arms and riot gear…. What if they stood there reached out and held on to them, as to hold them back with love and protection. What if the spoke, asking for forgiveness and trust as they held on to them… Like…
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