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This was the 6th Diwali Celebration that outgoing Mayor Jerry Demings has presided over. It was held at the Innovation Center. While you cannot see all the performers, it's my hope that you will enjoy being exposed to a different cultural tradition.

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This performance was the last in the Global Heritage series held at A Perfect Union Art Gallery at West Oaks Mall in Ocoee Florida. Many thanks to Yallzee, Akankes, Patrick Noze, Gareth Edwards and Maho who curated the exhibit. Stop by and check it our if you are in Central Florida A shout out to all the Global Heritage curators who poured their hearts and souls into sharing their Culture through Art, Music, Song, Food. Stay tuned for what's to come in 2027!

Spiritual significance of a heart shaped unpolished clear quartz stone upon purchase, suddenly and inexplicable the bottom of plastic bag gives way, causing the stone to fall onto concrete floor and break. in a room of artists and art work. What lessons can we learn from this event ? Is it significant that this happened the day before the 8-8-8 portal.

It's Leo Season! Happy Birthday to all me Leo Peeps. Brief discourse on new multi generational series to debut on Ancestral Muses" They Playing In Our Face!

Oops, you have to turn your phone to watch as I can't figure out how to change orientation! I am still learning. This was annual Winter Park Juneteenth Celebration where i captured the Libation Ceremony in which we honored our Ancestors. E Pluribus Unum (Latin for "Out of many, one") is a foundational phrase that signifies the creation of one united nation out of the original 13 colonies in 1776. This phrase served as the de facto motto of the United States for 180 years until it was changed to In God We Trust. While there are those who are trying to erase or rewrite our history and our contributions to the world which exceeds 400 years of free labor, the Preamble to the Constitution states, " We the People of the United States , in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." The language of the preamble establishes that authority of the Government comes from the citizens. We the people, cannot forget this , our Ancestors will not let us forget. Happy Juneteenth!

part 2 of the event on May 16, 2026

On May 20, 1865 in Tallahassee, Florida, The Emancipation Proclamation which had been signed by President Abraham Lincoln , 2 years ago was read to slaves who learned they were free! I attended an event in Deland on May 16, 2026, sponsored by The Goldsboro Historical Museum and the African American Museum in Deland . This is part 1 of 2.

Let's take a few minutes and sit in silence and gratitude. I thought I might also share some interesting cultural facts about Rain, Thunder and Lightning. Oya is the primary Yoruba Orisha of weather, specifically commanding winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes, Oya represents sudden, transformative change. An apt description for times in which we are currently living In Greek mythology Zeus is the King of Gods who controls the sky, lightning and thunder. Poseidon also known as "The Stormbringer" controls sea storms and earthquakes. In the Norse tradition, Thor, known for his hammer Mjolnir, is the God of thunder, lightning and strength. The Romans have Jupiter, the King of the Roman Gods who manages the weather and sky. In Mesopotamain/Canaanite traditions, Hadad/Adad is the primary God of rain and thunderstorms, often depicted with a bull-horned headdress and a thunderbolt. In the Celtic tradition, Taranis is the God of thunder and lightning. In Japan, Susanoo, is the Shinto God of the sea and storms. The Mayan creator God, Huracan is associated with wind and storms as well destruction. Just a few historical tidbits to pay homage to Mother Nature as i share my morning rain, thunder, and lightning esperience with you!

There is a gem of a gallery located on Park Drive in Sanford Florida called Park Drive. On April 17th, we were treated to a program of Spoken Word. I hope you enjoy listening.

Join me as i create my first guided meditation which is about 20 minutes long. Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and suggestions.

Behind the scenes audio with Artist Everett Spruill, Doctor Vilbert Issa White and myself. Shout out to Gareth @ A Perfect Union Art Gallery and our director, JaMeiyah Harper. There is a video portion as well that will be uploaded. Ya'll know i do not edit! The video version may be edited, but not by me as this is a skill i need to learn. We hope to do a series of Podcast roundtable discussions around issues that impact our community. This is preliminary to the actual Art Exhibit I curate at A Perfect Union Art Gallery @ West Oaks Mall. The Opening Reception is Saturday, February 7th, 5-8 pm.

We are living in extraordinary times! There is a group of Buddhist Monks, along with a stray dog, Aloka, who followed them on a similar pilgrimage in India, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Center in Ft. Worth Texas who are walking to promote Peace, Compassion and Non-Violence. Their 2,300 mile journey started on October 26, 2025 and will end in Washington DC around the middle of February 2026. You can follow their journey on Facebook@walkforpeaceusa Buddhism is a philosophy and religion that offers a path to end suffering by understanding its causes and following the Noble Eightfold Path to reach Nirvana. I am lucky to live near many different religious temples, mosques, monasteries, and houses of worship that i have visited and attended events at. it's important that we educate ourselves and have an Open Heart and Mind in an effort to expose ourselves to diversity of thought and religion. Credit for royalty free music used in background- Inner Temple by Sky Gienger

Sanford's MLK Banquet 2026 featured Spoken Word by Mr. Sylvester Wynn, 2025 Emerald Award Winner- Teacher of The Year and a keynote address by retired Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope" Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr. We are living through a time of incredible change. 2026 is also the year we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are still fighting for Power, Freedom, Equity, Equality, Compassion, and Love for Humanity. As many of you know, I grew up in Philadelphia which is where the Democratic experiment unfolded. Last year in October, during the government shutdown, I revisited historical sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Mall, and Carpenter Hall. These places were closed but i was able to remind myself of the role Philadelphia played in this historical process. I would also recommend watching Ken Burn's PBS 12 hour spectacular called " The American Revolution". If you are you are not familiar with these documents go to the National Constitution Center which is located in Philadelphia or visit the link below . Educate yourself and share the resources provided. Reflect on what, if any, relevance these documents have to you at this moment in time. We the people can and will make a differnce! https://constitutioncenter.org .

The 3rd time is a charm! Eric and i engaged in conversation for a 3 hours before we actually began the podcast. He thought he was recording and he wasn't and i thought i had place my phone on do not disturb and I had not! Whew, if only you knew what we talked about on and off the record. This is my way of saying engage in conversation with someone you know, don't know, someone with more life experince than you and bonus points an Elder!