Peace!…with 2 fingers;)
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Pause.
X-Man.
Growing up in the inner city of Chicago with gangs,
violence & hopelessness, there wasn’t much 2 look
up 2 on the positive spectrum.
Options were extremely limited while diligently
searching for something truly impactful until one day
getting my hands on a small paperback
Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley
at a local thrift store….
A thrift store. Really? Out of all places. (lol)…
things surely happens the strangest of ways & of course a reason;)
This is a period when things began 2 open up with the ambition 2 read about history, culture & identity. Amazed at how such a book about a young man with a troubled past while facing the odds during the 1960’s could have such a massive impaction the world.
One thing that stood out about Malcolm was his motivation 2 teach self while incarcerated making him one of our prolific thinkers of that time.
X-man. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.
If he could achieve such a task,
then what’s my excuse?
From that point, life drastically changed knowing despite
the condition in which lived, perseverance
with a bold fearless approach would
pay off 2 be so much more.
Knowing this, it become my duty
& responsibility 2 ensure that his life is remembered with a greater appreciation.
Hmmph…I wonder how would things be today
if someone like him ever existed for he wasn’t
just any ordinary man….he was..
X-man.
(Yep!)…
Peace!…with 2 fingers;)
Dayum!
RedBank.
I’ve never really had a chance 2
appreciate the sights around
the block so decided 2 stroll
through the RedBank.Since the day is nice why not enjoy it….right?
First off, made my way through
the central gym then
over 2 the local community center
& convience store where I’ve never laid a foot.
(no reason, just haven’t.)
RedBank. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.
Seems pretty ordinary, nothing special but with the trusty Canon
maybe…just maybe I could find a way 2 capture something kinda cool.
This is really a far, far cry from Chicago’s
touch but no matter how common,
bringing it all together
seems worth the effort…
…besides, I “adapted” way 2 often as a shorty so this is nothing new;)
Sharing the perspective is what
it’s all about even here in this place we call
REDBANK.
Peace!…with 2 fingers;)
The Peace with 2 Collection Vol. #7
BadLuck.
MoveOn.
After arriving back 2 hometown Chicago for
family & support, we decide on a few days
@ the Weddington’s getaway.
This would be the most perfect time 2
gather & reestablish ourselves after losing
big sister from her bout with cancer.
Rest in Peace Jackie;(
This was the most perfect way 2 catch up on old times & just “chill”….
not 2 mention visit the pier where
late sister Vivian’s ashes were laid.
MoveOn. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.
Hmm!…looking back over those younger
years, things may have appeared
slightly dysfunctional 2 some but
we considered it just a bit complicated..
lol;/
It’s been an absolute blessing 2 have wonderful
memories & the opportunity 2 reminisce
on what was good.The backyard barbecue parties,
yearly gatherings
& just us being us.
One massive lesson revealed is 2 make the most
of every situation & don’t worry about
tomorrow for it’s never promised.
MoveOn man…Moveon.
Peace!…with 2 fingers;)