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Started this discussion. Last reply by chris Jun 29, 2008.

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About Me:
I am a Nubian/American author of eighteen self-published books (www.lulu.com/karaam), an inspirational speaker for youth, the founder of The KaLu Akademy (a cultural, language educational center), and The Ellis Foundation (a non-profit organization that teaches culture to children), a musician and founder of a musical group who sings and performs in an ancient African language, a husband, father, brother, son and human.
My Website:
http://www.lulu.com/karaam
My Favorite Website:
http://www.malachiyorkisinnocent.com
My School or Alma Mater:
Harlan Community Academy/Near North Career Academy
My Accomplishments:
Author of 18 books, founder of The Ellis Foundation (a non-profit organization that creates cultural resources for children), founder of the KaLu Akademy, a cultural, language educational center for children of members of various cultural and spiritual groups, current blue belt in Karate, founder of The Cultural Legacy Network, The Breath of Life Institute and This Child of Mind newsletter for youth.
Why I'm Here:
Personal, Professional, To Network, To Make Friends, To Share Ideas

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The Album Is DONE!!!

Posted on November 10, 2008 at 10:34am

A Mother's Day Poem

Greetings Lounge Family,



I write personalized poetry for all holidays, occasions, etc. Here is a poem for Mother's Day that is dedicated to my late mother, Karly Jefferson Ellis (Keturah)



I hope you enjoy



thanks

Marvin (Karaam)



I saw a star on the eve of awareness

shining from the eye of my soul

guided by the wisdom of many ancestors

giving heart to all that I hold

like a diamond with perfect angles

or a garden with every… Continue

Posted on May 11, 2008 at 10:12am

The License The Talk Vs. The Right To Talk...

The world is full of Humans. Humans of all classifications and the one thing that we all Humans have in common is our ability to gain and retain the "License to Talk". What is the License to Talk? It is simply the badge of awareness of a particular subject or life experience that gives one "legal right" to speak what they know. You can acquire the license to talk from school, from an organization, from self study, from a particular experience or anywhere where you, the Human, acquires new…

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Posted on December 13, 2007 at 12:44pm — 1 Comment

Happiness

Happiness is all around you

it is in the early morning air

it is in the commute to work

it lies between the confusion of the day

and creates a harmonic balance

happiness is the most precious jewel to find

in a sea of despair and sadness

happiness walks with all Humans

even when we aren't paying attention

happiness pulls at all of our frustrations

urging us to move through it

happiness finds us in our darkest…

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Posted on November 25, 2007 at 9:28pm — 1 Comment

Thoughts on Human

By the author of The Human Race Bible (www.amazon.com)

Life

life is what you make it

it comes at you from all directions

it never slows or stops

it is movement eternal

you are a part of everything

so life is your handmaiden

use it for success

use it for prosperity

use it for health

become one with life perpetually

you have a…

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Posted on November 25, 2007 at 9:22pm

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At 7:48am on November 16, 2007, Wil said…
Marvin, I hope you are enjoying the new TPL platform and features! Great to see you here!!!
At 8:15am on November 19, 2007, Wil said…
Man, I love the music you do!!! I can feel it all the way down to my bones! Thanks for sharing and great to have someone with your stature as part of this thing. :-)

Let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do to help you help the youths. Wil
At 11:17am on November 19, 2007, Wil said…
Marvin, my Wife and I happen to be avid school fundraisers! :-) We have a cool idea that I want to run by you anytime. Let me know when you have the time to talk and I'll shoot you my number.
At 1:09pm on November 19, 2007, OpinionHole said…
a poem for marvin. a special day. breath a little. blow away. this moment is. that moment was. it is again. again it was.

Your friend
At 9:25pm on November 26, 2007, Miel said…
Just came through to say I appreciate the comment on my blog and the friends request marvin :)

~Miel
At 2:24pm on December 14, 2007, Wil said…
Marvin, Thanks for all your contributions to TPL as of late! :-) I trust all is well!!! Wil
At 4:11pm on January 26, 2008, Apex Reviews said…
Thanks for being our TPL friend, Marvin! Looking forward to reviewing your work soon.


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At 12:57pm on February 8, 2008, Marlive said…
Hi Marvin! Thanks for checking out The Humble Housewife 2008 Virtual Book Tour Celebration and for entering the contest. I look forward to you joining us in The Urban Book Lounge as well just follow the link - http://thepeopleslounge.ning.com/group/theurbanbooklounge/forum
At 4:37pm on February 13, 2008, Wil said…
Marvin, way to go winning the Amazon.com gift card in the recent contest! I am happy for you because I know how important books and reading are to you and your family! Peace!!! :-)

P.s.: I am featuring your song on the TPL homepage— I REALLY LOVE IT!
At 6:53pm on March 6, 2008, Marlive said…
Hi just had to stop by and show some respect to the real Marvelous Marvin!!!! Best to you and yours!

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