Rest easy, Dad.
My dad passed away at the age of 71. He was a beautiful soul and a great father. My grief is tremendous. I will speak more of him at a later date. Mr. Herman E. Bullock, you are missed. https://www.rhgfh.net/obituary/Herman-Bullock https://www.facebook.com/100002245431698/videos/1448566165627390/
Black to Blonde to Berry to Black
I declared this year for New Year that I would embrace the notion of “Living One’s Extra Life.” Remembering that the only constant in this world is the concept of change inspired me to a challenge. What better way to seize the bull by the horns than by letting out the berry in me? For...
2021 Summer Spiritual Ponderings
– Carmen Baylies Hebrews 12:11 King James version via BibleGateway.com Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless, afterward, it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. The Amplified Bible version via BibeGateway.com For the time being, no discipline brings joy but seems sad and...
June 2020: From the Desk of Carmen Baylies
I want to begin. The responsibility to create, express, and write my thoughts weigh heavily. I want to start. I am frustrated and unsure of my footing to proceed. I want to begin. Every day, I face the uncertainty that my fears will manifest, and my dreams will dissipate. I want to start. Hmm, let’s...
A Fractal View of Carmen
I attended a breakfast where scholarship recipients met and thanked donors to the Durham Technical Community College Foundation's programs. The image captured how proud I was of my accomplishment and appreciative of the scholarship I received, the Dr. John M. and Mary Lou Schwartz Memorial Scholarship. A year later, Peter found the picture and applied...