Sounds and silence
A few decades ago, the group Simon and Garfunkel produce the classic rock mixed in with some elements of folk with the song "The Sounds...
Not just a golden opportunity
A golden opportunity. For some, it's about that once in a lifetime or once in a while chance for something good. Actually, something...
Burning the midnight oil
Wilson Pickett sings about the "midnight hour". A number of us are familiar with the adage of burning the "midnight oil". Sometimes,...
Writer's block; writer's breakthrough
We all have some sort of experience with the term "writer's block". Sometimes, it's due to that class assignment as a student (in K-12),...
#GetToKnowJoe Atlanta, Chicago, Winston-Salem, and everyone else
There's nothing like the first time. This can range from the first time you learn how to tie your shoes to your first date, or your...
Paradise for the people
Paradise. Clearly, it is something with a celestial, relaxing, invigorating, and calming nature. It's a means of escaping the hustle...
Why not you? Why not Tracy Rolle?
Why you? Why not you? At some point in time, we hear these questions. Sometimes it is due to someone asking you about why you are...
Be still sometimes
Peace; be still. These words taken from a text more philosophical and spiritual in nature signifies something rather significant. The...
Even big things started off small; go big!
Each day, we see a number of big things. This may include a big person (I am referring to a person who plays center on a basketball...
#TheLiteracyProject pushes forward
During the month of August, #TheLiteracyProject is created. It is initially a way for the author to "give back" during his birthday...
