Dangerous Words! -- A Review and Promotion of "The Homeless Man" By Jack of Diamonds

 I am a writer on Writing.com.  I write under the name of G. B. Williams.  I have been a member of this site for more than ten (10) years.  Today, not only was one of my stories read, reviewed, and rated, but it was promoted by one of the other writers on the site.  The following is what he had to say about "The Homeless Man."

Dangerous Words!

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A few days ago, I received a glowing review of "Jack's Diamonds" from one G. G. Williams.  Looking to thank her for the time and effort she put in, I visited her port to offer a reciprocal review.  I found a piece, read it, and reviewed it, and it is one for the ages, but I warn you, her words will change you.  She was the four-term mayor of a small town in Maryland, and she knows something about the power of words.  If you read this, you may be motivated, as I was, to do things you never imagined you would.  I found this to be some of the most powerful writing on this site.  Here's the link, but remember, you've been warned!

The Homeless Man  (E) One could learn a lot from a homeless person, especially if that person is you! #2256243 by  (221) G. B. Williams  This story can be read at The Homeless Man - Writing.Com

A Night at the Wizards' Tryouts

 My granddaughter, Tatiyana Miles, made it to the finals with the Wizards on Monday, July 20, 2025.  She danced her heart out and looked good at it, but fate did not smile on her, making the final cut.  SO PROUD OF HER!  I'm glad to be her grandmother and to be present in the audience,

These are a few of the pictures from a night to remember with the 2025 Wizards' Dancers!  Thank you, Tatiyana, for giving me an experience I have never had and would not have had, had there been no YOU!

Rooting for her.  

A recap of the past few months in 2024

 It has been a minute since I posted here, and a lot has happened in between.  This is a short recap.

Since I posted here, a new president has come into power.

My brother's oldest son has died and cremated.

My grandson Ethan has become a legal driver with a valid license.

My granddaughter, Miss Malinda, has gotten a 4.3 GPA in college and moving toward graduation.

Khiarah Miles Williams has gotten her white coat and performed her first clinical.

Namesake, Genevia also got her white coat and moved on to clinical and her graduate degree in pharmacology.

My son, Lee, has visited and spent almost two hours with me on New Year's Day with his lovely wife, Tonya Miles.

Shalinda White came to Maryland to attend Charles Miles' wedding to Skyy Williams.

Charles and Skyy Miles were married on December 13, 2024, at Jubilee United Church of Christ.

Ashika Miles Dickerson, the baby of the Malinda Miles crew, turned forty-eight (48) on December 13, 2024.

If the doctors are correct, Jaylin Miles is carrying a baby boy that will arrive sometime in May.

My seventy-eighth (78) birthday was celebrated in Florida with my granddaughter, Tatiyana Miles, who paid for my little excursion and traveled with me on the train to Philadelphia, PA, for Khiarah's white coat ceremony.

I have had a few ups and downs, but through it all, I have had a constant and wonderful companion, God's son Jesu, who has carried me more frequently than I have been able to carry myself. I thank God for His love and blessings around and throughout my life.

Orientation and the first day of school

 The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and the great-grands were dressed and ready to go!  It was a joy to see the family cooperation in getting the babies off to school.  Wishing each one of them a fabulous year.

For the record, the grand and great-grands are in elementary, middle, high school, college, and grad school.  They are preparing to take over and lead.