Tag: Eliza Edwards

April Issue, Black Women, Memories

Eliza Edwards: A Snapshot of Memories from a Black Woman Air Force Veteran

By Damita Miller-Shanklin Eliza Edwards is a veteran of the United States Air Force. She shares a small snapshot about her time in the military. This is what she had to say during our conversation. Edwards remember graduating from high school wondering what was ROTC about but decided to go to college. After graduating from college feeling lost and stuck Edwards decided to explore what … Continue reading Eliza Edwards: A Snapshot of Memories from a Black Woman Air Force Veteran

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

Source: Food Network I may be late to the party but I had my first taste of Gelato and I loved it on June 19th. It was a way of celebrating on that hot day. Of all my 50 plus years I had not tried it. But I can say I am now a fan.  Eliza and I decided to visit Dolce Neve-Local Italian Gelato. … Continue reading Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What Do You Prefer?

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Poetry

The Bird

Written by Eliza Edwards heal rest be stilldon’t just move onlistenpurpose to listenhear with your heartrest wait it will comedo not fearam i in the right placethe right place is in youlistenthe bird flew awayafter many minutes it’s time to restyou’ve been toldyou’ve been shownheal listen restdig deep into meditationlet go of the distractionsfoolish information is a robberrun fast from that which leaves youemptylisten with … Continue reading The Bird

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