“…got me goin’ in circles…”

You already know!! I am creating reels for my projects. Y’all! I am like a bat IN h _ _ l. I loaded all these images on Instragram about a half hour ago. It’s still processing, for real! (Pun intended). I’m about to get some help with my projects; I feel sorry for her. What?!

About reeling….what a great term for what I seem to be doing at this age.

• REELING – My feet hurt, so my balance is off. I bet you think I’m gon’ tell y’all about falls I’ve had. Wait…let me adjust my heating pad…
• REELING – Can I complete at least one sentence without forgetting a term or a name?
• REELING – Oh, what…now, I need someone to drive me around at night. If the streets are not well-lighted, you betta’ pull aside when you see me driving.
• REELING – I keep a great calendar. So why am I always a day or an hour early?
• REELING – I keep passing hearing tests; why can’t I hear…EH?!!!
• REELING – trying to contact Facebook!
• REELING – I meet with young folks from Project Say Something…REELING, REELING, REELING!!!!!!
• LORD, now I’m trying to come out of listing mode on this post and don’t know how. What!!

On the real, I’m also reeling from something serious and indicative of this season of my life – losing loved ones. I know we all are. One thing I have determined at this juncture is that I cannot take anything for granted. Life is such a gift, and I realize I/we must live in the moment.

Mr. K. has a cousin we discovered in Memphis, Emma. I have never seen anything like it. She moved from Detroit to be near her family in Memphis, and this woman does not leave a stone unturned. She posts pictures about everyday gifts she experiences, like a local park, music, dance, art, protests, and people. Now, she’s taking photos of people she finds interesting. (She takes great images. I’ll ask her if I can show y’all some later). She is living in the moment.

My Chicago friends are also celebrating life. Unlike me, here in AL, they are in my hometown experiencing circles ending, so they give living all they have. Jazz, art festivals, plays, stepping, and club events intertwine with the many memorials attended. I have seen folks on walkers, canes, and crutches making it to life-affirming events. They are living in the moment.

Y’all know I had to Chicago eat. First with her charcuterie delight, pizza, wine, music, and fun with Janis Gipson. (We also ordered dinners from Jan’s I Cook with Color menu. I fell in love with Turkey Tips). Then, with Pat Kline for some corned beef. Why did I have to stop at the Garrett’s Popcorn stand in the airport?

Invite from Jan for Food and fun! Had to get some corned beef with Pat.

I’m here in Bama, but I’m staying busy. There are also some folks here I can’t keep up with, but I know the importance of finding my way to momentous living. If not on the road with Mr. K., or traveling to Chi, to see my folks, then with Project Say Something, Living Spirit, the art museum, CORE Drummers, and Garden Spices/VBGold jewelry. Y’all, I think I’m even gonna start working for Camille and Taurus.

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MJ, The Musical! Ned I say more? Board members at event for art museum

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Hey…I’m REELING in my celebration of life!! WHAT?!

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Joy Juice

Life is lived in time. Therefore he who wastes time, wastes life. – African Proverb

We are in the throes of the whirlwind of life. Stationary? Not today, Satan! The only time we have for a lengthy sit is for prayer and meditation. We are giving this season all we have.

“It’s all good/love/God” – Victorine

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