#chews wisely

[kathyblackwell]

True Colors by Cyndi Lauper (with lyrics)

~~~”...l ‘see’ your true colors shining through, l ‘see’ your true colors & that’s why l love you so don’t be afraid to let them show...

Your true colors, your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow...”~~~

>>>Besides the positive message of this very inspirational song, the creator of this video has added some encouraging advice of their own which is extremely heart-warming & uplifting, such as... ”Just remember to be yourself”, ”Never give up” (sound familiar?), and ”Keep hope & remember YOU are perfect just the way you are” @johnlloydyoungfriends 

[sisterkatie]

We shall fight for the things which we have always carried near our hearts - for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own government.

 One of the banners that women who fought for the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Never forget what they fought for and what they went through to get it for women.  @johnlloydyoungfriends

[thefourseasonsfan]

Jasper might need one of these so he can vent with you.  @johnlloydyoungfriends

[sallyannquinn]

[kiera-byrne]

Don’t lose

Faith in

Our country

Based on

The idiosyncrasies

Of a few

Loud mouthed politicians

[anet38-blog]

If you are seeing things maybe you need some rest.....maybe working too hard.

-annette

[writerchickmarie]

Gratitude For Friends

Sometimes

in the same room

Sometimes

from across the miles

Sometimes

face to face

with words and looks, hugs and smiles

Sometimes

far apart in physical distance

but

Always

close together

in thoughts, actions, and words

transcending time and space

Always

full of caring, support, and faith

lifting us up

Always

shining a light in the darkness

Always

bright

Always there.

Copyright 2016 Marie T. Cauley

For @johnlloydyoungfriends and all of my JLY sisters...so thankful for each and every one of you.  We are all on this journey together, and I have faith that the best is yet to come for all of us. xo

[mykindoftown123]

“United we stand, divided we fall.” ~ Aesop

[catfinn86]

Countdown until JLY on July 7!!!!

[candleboxheart]

A popular place in old Lankershim, North Hollywood. I chose wiesly. Just wondering when the "comfort and material wealth" begins. #comfort yes #material wealth not necessary. #pitstoprefueling

[dream-date-fantasy-blog]

Looks like I have some competition for JLY! @jleible @dream

[sisterkatie]

Leopards and predators do not change their spots!!! If you think he will change your are fooling yourself. 

[suenosconandalucia]

In the words of John Lloyd Young:

F*** Twitter.  

@johnlloydyoungfriends 

[banne1]

Be your own someone to believe in

[writerchickmarie]

“Those 500 plus kids, hailing from 55 different cities and organizations across the world, participated in the 19th annual Brave New Voices festival, a poetry slam that brings young poets together, every year, to talk about the topics of our time ― immigration policy, police brutality, gender equality, the presidential election. They do so, unapologetically, through the bold medium of spoken word.

“I, too, am American,” a Boston-based student named Michelle recited to a crowd at BNV, directly addressing the year’s theme. “They beat my accent thin,” she continues, speaking in ominous abstractions, “until ‘soy yo americana’ sounds foreign. Until it becomes chalk dust on brown bodies. They etch wetback into my skin as if my people’s wetbacks aren’t the ones breaking for them.”

Michelle, like many other BNV competitors, wasn’t afraid to shed light on how difficult it is for minorities, immigrants and marginalized groups to explain what it feels like to “be” American. They used slam poetry and spoken word to communicate the emotions and personal experiences that ― in the wake of the murders of individuals like Philando Castile and Alton Sterling ― are more relevant than ever.”

                                                                                                                                  “Both Smith and Diggs are quick to praise poetry as an effective medium for kids whose voices need to be heard. “What writing a poem really does ― and what figuring how to perform effectively really does ― is forces people to listen to you,” Diggs said. “It frames your thoughts in such a way that grabs people’s attentions and forces them to hear the things that you’re actually saying.”

***Love this article - and the fact that there is this event for kids from all walks of life to get a chance to express themselves.  With all that is happening in our country and our world lately, this is more important than ever.  Another way the arts are changing lives for the better, and another reason that the arts should be accessible to everyone - everywhere.

[mykindoftown123]

The creative adult is the child who survived.

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