Archive for February, 2004

Racism Does Not Pay

The following scene took place on a BA flight between Johannesburg and London. A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air Hostess.
Madam, what is the matter, the hostess Asked.
You obviously do not see it then? she responded.
You placed me next [...]

God’s Boxes

Two Boxes
God’s Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes, Which God gave me to hold.
He said, “Put all your sorrows in the black box, And all your joys in the gold.”
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes, Both my joys and sorrows I stored, But though the gold became heavier each day, The [...]

power of your actions

Short Story
“Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.???