Old School Thoughts

Martha and I are back and we are here to discuss the dynamics of family unity and separation. We also spoke about the importance of talking about politics. We, as African Americans have been taught not to talk about religion and politics, but we should. How do we plan for 18, 20, 50, and 100 years? That is an important question for us to ponder and answer. Send us your thoughts. We Love You and Be Good!!

This episode is a result of a special request from Charnita Hill. Martha and I joined Charnita to bring more attention to the sacrifices, experiences, commitments, and more that caregivers and those who require care have to live with. This episode requires further discussion(s) and actions. If you are able to relate to this discussion, please submit a comment.

Today, Martha and I focussed on two different "Villages" as we discussed people can build a strong Village and how people can destroy a Village. When I speak of a Village, I think about how adults stepped in to help others - even if that help meant adopting others. They would do it and that is what I see at Frank Chester Senior Citizens Center located in Columbus, Georgia. We also talked about the dangers of allowing others to enter and infiltrate your village. It really does take a village to raise a community.

Martha and I met, again, on the front porch to talk about a number of things, but we started with sharing tidbits about the presentation given by Charles and Dawn Casey on Saturday, 15 June 2024. They were the first speakers to support my latest initiative to have guests to step on the Zoom stage to talk their personal journey(s) through genealogy. They did a magnificent job!

- Martha and I went on to talk about how discipline, from our parents and other ancestors, shaped lives in positive and negative ways. This conversation stemmed from a discussion I had the opportunity to listen to amongst a group of "Old School" women.

- We also added the need to discuss politics throughout the year. This is very important!

Martha and I had the distinct pleasure of joining Dewayne to learn about his humanitarian mission to Nairobi, Kenya. We met at the Columbus Public Library in Columbus, Georgia. Dewayne provided responses to why he chooses to help people from abroad when he and his friends could give to people in his own country. He spoke on misconceptions and more.

Martha and I are continuously returning to the porch to express our thoughts about history, reality, community, self reinvention, and more. We shared our individual thoughts about what we have witnessed and experienced in these expressions of thoughts. When you go about your day(s), what do you think about?

This episode is dedicated to the women of Gees Bend, Alabama. It is also a tribute to African American culture. Martha and I got to watch a YouTube documentary about the women quilt makers of Gees Bend and we were blown away by the history and culture of that community of women. This concerns me because our young people are growing up in a generation of high tech which keeps them from building their own toys as we did as old schoolers. What do we do to keep them safe and active during summer break from school. I always pray for our young people and encourage

others to keep them in prayers. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Martha and I decided to go out on the porch to discuss the planting of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. This podcast is about sowing seeds of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding for future generations to discover. How do you forgive?