Author Archives: Behailish

What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? There have been several. A few happened in Alaska. A couple came somewhere in Mexico or Central America. But one that always rises to the surface happened when I was seventeen, at the World’s Fair in New Orleans.There was a gondola over theContinue reading “Always on My Mind”

What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? I think “feeling truly alive” is a truly ungrateful way to describe the moment!😏 My younger self partied hard every weekend for 6 years straight- I thought life was all that: earn money to have fun with worldly pleasures I’m sure most youngContinue reading “What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?”

What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? यदि व्यक्ति में किसी के सुख दुःख को महसूस करने की क्षमता है और वह किसी के सुख में प्रसन्न व दुःख में दुखी अनुभव करता है। तो यह उसकी जीवित होने का सबसे बड़ा प्रमाण है। जीवित होने का अर्थ है किContinue reading “जीवित होने का एहसास।”

Nigeria has a long and complex history that existed long before British colonial rule. Before the arrival of the British, the area now known as Nigeria was home to many different kingdoms, empires, communities and cultures. There were powerful political systems such as the Oyo Empire, the Benin Kingdom, the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kanem-BornuContinue reading “HOW COLONIALISM CHANGED NIGERIA”

Grandpa and Grandma Neal (Kenneth and Ruby) had us over for supper while Guy was on leave during Air Force days. I think Mom and Dad came too. I do remember what Grandma served: Tater Tot Casserole. It must have been new to me to have made such an impression. It may have been theContinue reading “Ruby Neal’s Tater Tot Casserole”

“My Empire of Dirt” reflects on the generation sacrifice and unspoken conversations from one generation to the other. Re-released with a spoken word video now. Inspired by Johnny Cash’s version of “Hurt”. Click the “Read More” to read/watch. My Empire of Dirt (Spoken Word Video)

When did you last reach back for your younger self?! Dear Younger Me ©Dawn Minott

Social media is supposed to connect us. So why does it make so many of us feel completely alone? That is the question I keep coming back to. We live in a world where almost everyone is only a message away. We can see what our friends are doing, where they are going, what theyContinue reading “The dark side of social media: A reflection on social media and your mental health”

Written for Great Minds Think –“Bête Noire: A Poetic Invitation.Our hosts, Sarah & Rohini, inviteus to write a piece about our ownbête noire …. or ‘black beast’ ….a person/thing feared, avoided, detested. Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

Love Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare For over 20 years, an inherited first edition (1957) sat upon a shelf in the den. I now share the gorgeous illustrations by Vera Bock, and a bit about her. When my love swears she is made of truth,I do believe her, though I know she lies …Continue reading “Vera Bock Illustrates”