Author Archives: thisihumblyspeak

Graduation Season

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

It’s graduation season. It’s that time of year when social media is inundated with posts of proud parents celebrating one of the most rewarding moments of their lives as they watch their children walk across stages, receive certificates, diplomas and … Continue reading →

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Father Made Spaghetti

Posted on June 18, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

Every so often my father made spaghetti. For four or six, it mattered not. He’d bring to a boil the largest pot filled with water well seasoned with salt And throw in a pack (and sometimes two) of macaroni. He’d … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Hands

Posted on May 11, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

“These very hands, a mother’s hands, These old and new hands These very hands… …That have been worn out And also become rough But for all of us They are as tender as silk These perfect hands, A mother’s hands.” … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life

Posted on April 9, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

The 40 days before Easter, better known as the Lenten period, is the time when we focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God. For Christians, it is a bench test in changing our … Continue reading →

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Be Bold For Change

Posted on March 8, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

A trucker sits in a bar next to a feminist. They’ve both had a lot to drink and they’re arguing. The feminist says women have been oppressed for centuries — the trucker says they haven’t. The feminist says women deserve … Continue reading →

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Love is Family

Posted on February 14, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

It is February and among the many happenings globally, the one day that is commonly recognized worldwide is Valentine’s Day. Declarations of undying love, hearts that hope of promises, hearts that are lonely, revelations of broken hearts, separations, unions, in … Continue reading →

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My Kindred Spirit

Posted on January 24, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

(Dedicated to sisters, daughters, and mothers) “Friend” is the one word commonly used to describe everyone from acquaintances to intimates. It is a word we have to qualify with adjectives to explain the extent of friendship: school friends, work friends, … Continue reading →

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I Pray

Posted on December 31, 2016 by thisihumblyspeak

I pray. Sometimes, I systematically utter the Lord’s Prayer under my breath, barely audible, in between thoughts. At times I recite the words at the beginning or end of a thought when I just can’t put into words the happenings … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 25, 2016 by thisihumblyspeak

This Christmas, May happiness decorate your heart As you harbor memories of warm family gatherings. With the bedrock of your faith May you weave your traditions into a blanket of love That wraps around your circle of family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Practice Gratitude

Posted on November 24, 2016 by thisihumblyspeak

You and I, we have one common desire that we share with the people of this world. We share the desire to be happy. How we imagine our happiness may differ from one another, but the desire for happiness is … Continue reading →

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