I’ve been to Greece. The clear blue of the Aegean brought home to me this was the home of the gods. The birthplace of the Olympics. You could feel their presence as if they still walked the streets. Such is the feeling I get as I now sit by a long(…)
Author Archives: Chance Samedi
Visions of Gray
It’s gray. Everywhere I turn to look, I see the same color. Not just gray..various shades of it. Dark,light, gray. Even the rock I sit on is gray. A soft whitish form,but still gray. It feels as if I have been pulled into a cloud of fog because there(…)
The ignorance of privilege
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am privileged. I know this, accept it for what it is, because I cannot change it. And to pretend otherwise would be ignorant on my part,(…)
The making of sweet tea and other euphamisms ;)
I’m sitting out under the trees where it’s nice and cool. Table is set with delicious goodies and the sweet tea is nice and cold. I have a friend who is coming to see me today. she hasnt told me that, but I know she’s on her way. I soon see(…)
No fucking cookies given from this quarter
Ever get your buttons pushed by something you read even if you don’t know the other people saying it? It happens a lot if one takes an interest in the outside world. Social media is good for that. I got one of those knee jerk responses today as(…)
The old friendship is new again
I am sitting on the bank. I like watching the play of the breeze upon the water below. It’s the first time I’ve been back to the in-between in awhile. “How long you going to stay mad at me Cher”, asks a familiar voice behind me. I don’t(…)
Living life as myself
“Given a choice between my life and yours, I will choose mine. Every time. Without hesitation. “ This is the time of greed, commercialism, right? Well not to hear those who spout off about the origins of said holiday season. One side will be the(…)
Grinchy holidays
There was a time when I loved holidays. The gathering of family, friends with no other place to go made Thanksgiving a day filled with too much food, tons of laughter, plenty to drink, football, games played. A day enjoyed by all in true southern style.(…)
Pardon my perception
It’s odd sometimes how we speak, write , lay things out in the open and then are taken aback by others perceptions of it. We are so used to just speaking(often before much thought) about situations or events that when someone says something about what(…)
Bolster and Support
This dream-set is from the other day, but I hadn’t written it down because I wanted my friend to say something to me before I did. She has, so now I write: “SHAE!”. I hear a voice calling me. I look around but don’t see anyone, so continue(…)