Tranquil Trek

✌Victory Hand

Unplanned Activist

For Peace

Riding Away

Into Sunset

Broken Spirit

Worn Pieces

Life’s Lemons

Sour Expectations

Sunken Dreams

Humbly Quit

Radical Change

Necessary Means

Soul Searching

Seeking Hope

Cruising Effortlessly

For Peace

Rising Above

For Serenity

Headed West

For Relaxation

Moving Steadily

For Rest

Quiet Rehabilitation

Poverty Inspired

Challenges Aside

Women Empowered

Pride Conquered

People Died

For Peace

Chasing Sunlight

Silently Ascending

Slow Progress

Body Willing

Mind Struggling

For Peace

For Sanity

Fighting Demons

I’m Winning

The Battle

Self Motivated

Graceful Beginnings

Foot Soldier

Anti-war Agent

Mustering Strength

Maintaining Courage

For Peace

Reluctant Compromise

New Start

Fresh Outlook

Black Zealot

Much Stronger

Grateful Heart

No Longer

Looking Back

Driving Towards

Beautiful Sunrises

For Peace

*Video- Amtrak’s California Zephyr Line, from Chicago to Emeryville, California

“BIG MAMA”

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Big Mama held a wealth of information: historical data, secrets, prayers, recipes, antidotes, wives tales, and guidance. She also dished out punishment if you didn’t obey the house rules. Big Mama was held in the highest esteem… respected and sometimes feared. When Big Mama spoke, everyone listened. No matter what, Big Mama was the Matriarch, a true Pioneer! If Big Mama told you to get her slippers, then boy, you had better hop to it or get popped. She wouldn’t slap you… she just gave you the death stare. Even when Big Mama got tired, she sang the blues and kept moving. When Big Mama got sick, she took care of everyone else. But when Big Mama became sick and tired, she moaned quietly into her nap. Big Mama was happiest when she talked to the Lord. She would clap loudly at church because she was happy. One day, Big Mama drifted off with a smile on her face because she knew that she would proudly- rest in the hands of her Savior. Heaven became a richer place with Big Mama and all of her spunk and wisdom.

My Big Mama’s hugs and kisses are dearly missed. We Love You…