Ancestors Always: Luck, Lineage, and Living Memory

As we begin October, we too are lucky. Bart Everson reminds us that each of us exists because an unbroken chain of ancestors survived long enough to pass life forward. Through luck, resilience, and countless generations, their breath becomes ours. Honoring them is both remembrance and gratitude for being here.

Book Review: In the Shadow of the Fall

In the Shadow of the Fall is a vivid, emotionally resonant fantasy rooted in Yoruba cosmology—an engaging coming-of-age tale that honors Orisha traditions while inviting readers of all backgrounds into a world of magic, mystery, and self-discovery.