CheyLGwriter: When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
George Washington Carver


CheyLGwriter: You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way.
Lena Horne


CheyLGwriter: I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.
Harriet Tubman
    DIS-illusioned: 'Helped free', Ms. Tubman--helped free.
    The other thousand KNEW they were slaves, Ms. Tubman, but just didn't want to take the risk of a lynching and hanging if your 'railroad' encountered some mechanical glitch.
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    doris1022: That harriet tubman quote is awesome....I think people were scared of the unknown.!? -


CheyLGwriter: Check out the video to "Bullied Til The End"

http://youtu.be/m6JZm0Nmxlw
    DIS-illusioned: Why the big smiley face? It was a depressing/saddening video. :( -
    CheyLGwriter: I'm a happy person. I died in a car accident, God saved my life. I have 9 crews and a plate holding my foot together and 8 screws and a plate holding my arm together. I have enough hard days. A smile for me makes a difference.:)
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    doris1022: I smile to remind me to be happy....the pain keeps me down enough. Keep smiling Chey! We can be encourage each other. -


CheyLGwriter: No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
Alice Walker
    DIS-illusioned: On the first premise, Ms. Walker, I say 'no, Ma'm--no!' Sometimes, silence is golden.
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    Lady & Louis: Ah, but in what context are they demanding silence, Dis? In the cinema or theatre - yes! In life in general ... nope. -


CheyLGwriter: Critics don't buy records. They get 'em free.
Nat King Cole


CheyLGwriter: Just wanted to share a funny joke from Joel Osteen... Everyone gather in the church for Sunday Service. Suddenly the devil appeared in the pull pit. Everyone took off running. There was one little lady that remained on the front pew. The devil said, "Are you ok?" She answered, "Yes." He asked, "Do you know who I am?" The lady replied, "Yes?" He said,"And you are not afraid?" She answered calmly, "No". The devil the asked, "Why?" She answered, "Because I have been married to you brother for 30 years!"
    DIS-illusioned: Hahaha! That lady's been to the nine levels and back. She's seen the worst and then some. LOL
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    CheyLGwriter: I'm try to get rid of his son after 10!!! Lol!!(Sad but true) -
    FREE-ONE: You are a fan of Audre Lorde and the Best Man (LOL) in which I enjoyed tremendously...welcome and I plan to explore in your portfolio...enjoy your journey ...FREE-ONE -
    DBastian: Joel has some pretty good stories -
    doris1022: that is funny....I would say that I know Jesus and he is your boss.
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CheyLGwriter: Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Malcolm X
    DIS-illusioned: Agreed--but it doesn't necessarily have to be the formal kind. (My uncle dropped out of 10th grade, and is now a millionaire. Go figure!) -
    CheyLGwriter: My grandpa wasn't a millionaire, but he had to drop out in the 3rd grade to help his family. He owned his own transportation service before he passed. He did quite well for himself. So I know what you mean. -


CheyLGwriter: We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.
Nikki Giovanni
    Lady & Louis: A curious thought, really. I wonder in what sense she means the spirit should not be trained? Kind of funny given this is a workshop site where we're training our skills, if not our spirits. :) -
    CheyLGwriter: I took it as if she was saying we have no limits, but I could be wrong.:) -
    DIS-illusioned: I completely disagree, Ms. Giovanni. For 'good' writing does indeed tame and train the human spirit--for 'the good' (otherwise, anome/chaos would be upon us).
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CheyLGwriter: Silence has never brought us anything of worth.
Audre Lorde


CheyLGwriter: Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Booker T. Washington


CheyLGwriter: I really appreciate all the wonderful and honest reviews I have received. This is a place that could make you a better writer. It will certainly make you want to be!!
    CheyLGwriter: I just want to that all the reviewers that gave me 6 star rating. Unfortunately, I am out of review nom., but look forward to doing the same for each of you when I get the chance. -


CheyLGwriter: I'm working on a my new blog. I'm turning my poems and short stories into videos. Lately my writings have been on current events, and some of the tragedies of this era. The rest are encouraging or personal. I call my blog facelessthoughts, because I know there are people are out there that share the same feeling that I have, so instead of putting my face to the blog, I called it faceless, because it represents a great number of people.
    terry drake: I just wanted to share my latest poem with you called "Sharing Time" -
    Jen Gentry: Thank you for fan 'ing me. welcome to Fanstory I wish you many happy hours here.
    Jenny -