Connecting the past to the present for a better future.
As written in part one, our travel group arrived at Accra (Kotoka) International Airport in Accra, Ghana and we were immediately greeted with “Akwaaba-Welcome Home!” Our world is made by history and because knowledge of the past offers new perspectives about the present, I welcomed this deeper insight into the lives of my ancestors. This …
Visiting West Africa was a life-long dream of mine. Three years ago, my daughter, my friend, and I made arrangements to travel to Ghana with a small travel group. Unfortunately the trip was canceled, and we were devastated. It felt like my dream was drying up like a grape shriveling up in the sun. I …
Our travel group of 34 wanderlusts sought out unfamiliar cultures, met new people and friends, and experienced life beyond our normal surroundings. We embarked on a motor-coach trip to Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge, and multiple stops in between. Our professional, but comedic driver entertained us while she expertly navigated a …
Our travel group of 34 wanderlusts sought out unfamiliar cultures, met new people and friends, and experienced life beyond our normal surroundings. We embarked on a motor-coach trip to Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge, and multiple stops in between. Our professional, but comedic driver entertained us while she expertly navigated a …
On the Road Again- Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak Read More »
I decided to go on a Mediterranean Cruise with a local travel group of 40 wanderlusts. I suffer from motion sickness, but decided to take my chances on scopolamine patches, Dramamine, mint chews, and ginger ale! How could I miss this opportunity? After arriving in Italy, we spent two days visiting the beautiful Vatican and …
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence from Britain on July 4, 2026. This involved the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the beginning of the United States. As a result, the country divided into slave states, primarily in the South, and the others were free states. The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 …
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary- the Fourth of July Read More »
I grew up in poverty. Without a scholarship and financial aid, college was impossible for me. Fortunately, I received a scholarship to Tennessee State University and was also awarded financial aid. I stood in long lines with other poor or low-income students. The lines wrapped around the narrow hallway, but we didn’t care. We were …
Mystery trips can be like trees. Many trees hold secrets within their roots, and they create an atmosphere of wonder and awe. The ones with twisted branches and unusual shapes make them feel like silent observers in nature. They maintain a profound air of mystery. Recently a group of 73 wanderlusts embarked on an exciting …
I believe poverty is man-made. When I published my memoirs, “The Tangled Web: A Little Girl’s Struggle to Understand Racism and Poverty,” and “The Footlocker: A Family’s Journey out Of Poverty,” I made mention of this. Some reader’s asked me what I meant by this. My family and I lived in poverty as a direct …
I write and speak about my life growing up in abject poverty in the legally segregated South. I grew up with two parents and four older siblings. Our parents were Christians. They demonstrated their faith consistently and guided us with love and wisdom. Our father (Dad) served our country during WWII in the legally segregated …