“Brave New World”

"Shimmering Brook" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Bold Thoughts lead to Bold

Actions. Bold Actions lead to

Bold New Existence.

“The Best is Yet to Come”

"Tiger Lily" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Be willing to change.

Trade in negative patterns.

Adopt new beliefs.

“Little Jimmy Scott: July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014”

Little Jimmy Scott - Rest in Peace

Little Jimmy Scott's

searing vocals pierced straight through

your heart to your soul.

“Activate the Power Within”

 

"Summer Breeze" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Process your thoughts with

Purpose and Intention. Guide

them toward your goals.

Rest in Paradise Bobby Womack

Rest in Paradise Bobby Womack
March 4, 1944 - June 27, 2014

Bobby Womack, our

Majestic Rhythm & Blues

Genius, has passed on.

“Timeless Beauty, Ageless Grace”

"Sister Spirit, Sister Love"
Esther D. Dove - Age 86 & Rhoda Dingle, Age 84

She’s an amazing,

wise, virtuoso of life.

She’s my Aunt Rhoda.

 On June 27, 2014, an extraordinary woman by the name of Rhoda Dingle celebrated 84 years of grace, beauty, wisdom. She’s a griot, constantly re-telling the histories, the stories of the past. She’s an educator, an intellectual. She’s love and devotion exemplified. She’s a brilliant aesthete, a discerning connoisseur of art and culture. She’s a reverent Woman of God. She’s my Mother’s sister. She’s my Aunt Rhoda. Happy Birthday, Auntie.  Love You!

“Peace Be Still”

"Precious Pink Peony" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Breathe in Peace when you

seek inspiration. Sit still

and summon the Muse.

Sweet Summer Solstice

"Hydrangeas" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Summer Solstice marks

our halfway dance through the year.

Take time to give praise.

“Swan Song for Horace Silver"

September 2, 1928 - June 18, 2014

Bless Your Song For Our

Fathers & Your Legacy of
Rich, Soulful Tunes.

"Smiling Now, For the Angels"

 Ascended to the Angels Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 38.

It's "Taps" for Harwood.

His day is done. Gone is our

Sun. Star gleams brightly.

"Rest in Paradise Harwood Duncan:  1975 - 2014"

"Ascension Time"

Corbitt D. Banks made transition on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 71.

Jubilation is

the Praise Song of Ancestors:

"Welcome Corbitt Banks!"

Rest in Peace Ruby Dee: 1922-2014

Haiku for Ruby Dee

October 27, 1922 - June 11, 2014

Uphold the teachings

of our revered Elders, now

that they have passed on.

Asante Sana. Peace & Blessings Always.

On Being Disciplined

"Chrysanthemums" photo by Pheralyn Dove

Being disciplined

leads to freedom; being free

leads to abundance.

Happy 64th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad

Samuel C. Dove, Sr. & Esther D. Dove were married June 4, 1950

Happy  64^th ! Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad

Your infinite grace,

wisdom and knowledge  make this

world a better place.

My parents – Samuel C. Dove, Sr.  and Esther D. Dove  -  were married on Sunday, June 4, 1950, which means June 4, 2014 is their 64^th wedding anniversary!  Their witnesses at the ceremony were my Dad’s brother, Ulysses Dove, Sr. and his wife, Ruth Dove (who are both now at peace - resting in heaven.) I am thankful, grateful and awed that my Mom and my Dad are still here to witness this special day. Two amazing people celebrating an amazing accomplishment. 
God Bless you Mom and Dad. 
I love you with all my heart and soul.

Asante Sana. Peace and Blessings Always.

"Praise Song For Dr. Maya Angelou"

Still singing praises

for the life of Queen Mother

Maya Angelou