Writing and Memory #2

An acknowledgment/
That love’s true inconstancy/
Is life’s saddest jest.

The past dissembles/
Then rearranges itself/
Revealing little.

Writing and Memory #1

Our auspicious start/

Hand-in-hand through life’s journey/

Never letting go. 

A Theory of Life

“Autobiographies do not form indisputable authorities. They are always incomplete, and often unreliable. Eager as I am to put down the truth, there are difficulties; memory fails especially in small details, so that it becomes finally but a theory of my life, with much forgotten and misconceived, with valuable testimony but often less than absolutely true, despite my intention to be frank and fair.” -- W.E.B. DuBois

A theory of life/

With memory's perfidy/

Occluding small truths. 

 

Baldwin Day

The life and work of the late, great writer James Baldwin occupies a central place of importance in my own life and intellectual work. Each year on his birthday (August 2), I present images and haiku based on my understanding and interpretation of his influence. I have added a couple of new thoughts, followed by some from the previous collection.

Another Community Outdoor Movie Night in Hannah Atkins Park!

The Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation is hosting another summer movie night for the kids, hosted at Hannah Atkins Park this evening (Thursday, July 23). Tonight's film is PADDINGTON, which will begin at 8:30 pm. Melvin will be popping plenty of corn this evening--the weather is forecast to be beautiful--spend an evening under the stars! Bring a chair, snacks, and enjoy it with the kids! At right is the entire summer schedule of films  (for kids and adults) at a variety of locations. Next week's film is the Academy Award-nominated Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay (for adults, co-sponsored by Arista Care at Norwood Terrace/United Presbyterian Church).

Hooked on Fishing...Not Drugs!

This Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 - 11:00 am, and continuing for the next several Saturdays (July 25, August 1, August 8) at Cedar Brook Pond, the Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring "Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs," a program for youth in Grades 6 -12. This nationally recognized program was created by the Future Fisherman Foundation--click on the flyer to enlarge and read more about the program! 
 
For your convenience, you can register online via Community Pass: 

(it takes about 30 seconds!) 

https://register.communitypass.net/reg/index.cfm  

Community Outdoor Movie Nights in Plainfield!

The Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation is hosting its summer movie nights, beginning tonight (Thursday, July 2) at Rushmore Playground (1401 W. 3rd Street). Bring a chair, snacks, and enjoy "Annie" with the kids! Below is the entire summer schedule of films at a variety of locations. Some are for kids, pre-teens, and adults--clip the entire schedule--all movies begin at 8:30 pm on Thursday evenings through August!