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"If you are ready for change, then you have to do something different. It's time to jump! Jump with both feet!Jump into something you've always wanted but were afraid to try. Jump into a new relationship you never really explored. It won't wait forever and tomorrow is not promised to you. So jump! While you still can and while you still have the desire, leap into life! That's what leaders do!"       Madame C.J. Walker's photo not her words....

Deborah Deborah was a woman of greatness. She spoke God's word and commanded Barack to lead the army against a foe that was said to be unbearable. She was without fear and was the only woman to serve as a judge in Israel. She not only spoke words of wisdom and gave counsel; she also led an army to war since its commander was afraid to lead....she followed God's plan and embraced victory! (Judges 4:4-5)  

"Captain Cook...wishing to counteract disease on board his vessels, took particular care, in calm weather, to make his sailors and mariners dance the Hornpipe ;a dance of a most exhilarating character."  Carol Blasis, 1830

This is a wonderful book for children between 4 to 8 years old. I enjoyed every page, and I'm an adult. Each letter of the alphabet is interesting with a small paragraph about Martin Luther King's life and that particular letter. For example, Q is for Quakers. Martin Luther King put some of their ideas to work in his nonviolent walks and protests. Of course, Z is for Zeal. Martin Luther King worked zealously for freedom and equality for all mankind. After the alphabet, there are many interesting facts about Martin Luther King's life. Coretta Scott King died in Mexico. I thought Coretta Scott King died at her home. Both Martin Luther King's parents attended college. Also, Martin Luther King was a Trekkie. That fact made me laugh. Because it makes him so human. The whole book is exciting and inspiring. Too bad it's not available in all children libraries. It's great. abcteach.com/MonthtoMonth/January/mlking2.htm

" Almost as lonely as Lake View Cemetery, where he'd buried Ethel. She now had a gorgeous view of Lake Washington, and was interred with Seattle's other Chinese notables, like Bruce Lee."

Blood whispers leaked out a puddle pooled a face on the closet floor below a black skirt. A priest's gold cross beamed and shouted. The ice palace melted. Vulnerable~ Joan of Arc prayed forgive us this day our daily bread. Lead us not into temptation. Amen.

Shepherd witch~ lives high on the mountains not vulture or wolf can reach her. She pretends. River Rocks she jumps and sings He prepares a table before me. He anoints my head with oil. She  knows. Sunset to sunrise three thousand years~ Hair whiter than Baby Breath hid in a lake canyon wider than the October moon. She waits. Slumbers deep as Jacob far from home. Tears flood her green pastures. She mumbles His name. Return quickly. Dreaming~ She rests.