Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,
On September 11, 2001 my neighbor left for work angry at his wife. They had a routine. He would have access to the bathroom first so that he could get to his job in Manhattan early enough to get his coffee and prepare for the day. That particular morning, for no explicable reason, his wife changed the routine. She went to the bathroom first, making her husband later than usual. Had my neighbor made it to work at his usual time, he would have been on the 40th floor of the Twin Towers when the terrorists attacked. He would have been among the thousands who lost their lives that day.

I have heard many stories of any number of circumstances that caused some individuals to be late or absent from work that day. When I’m running late, I think about what tragedy I might be avoiding because I am stuck in traffic, or in the bathroom, or over slept, or just didn’t leave early enough. So I seldom get highjacked by road rage or even stress when traffic stalls. Okay, sometimes I forget… but most days I remember… “this is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it” while we can… at every chance we can.

Especially on the anniversary of 9/11 , I remember those we lost as a result of that horrific event. I pray for them and their families. I ask that each of us find a way to honor those lives. I am trying to fill the empty spaces with purpose and dedicate my life so that “my living will not be in vain.” Whether we are running early or late let’s carry a loving spirit.
Love and realness,
#lindamichellebaron
www.mylindamichellebaron.com
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Dear Friends, Family and Fans,
I feel so grateful. It’s cold outside, but warm inside of me. Even with all the global disturbances and losses and illnesses around me. Even as I know all of life catches up to all of us…I feel so grateful. It’s the peace and joy of knowing there is a Higher Authority who has me covered. I could believe this. But I step beyond belief to knowing. I love the words of the child’s nighttime prayer, “If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” Every day the possibility of the Lord taking my soul becomes closer and closer to the probability. And yet, "I sing because I’m happy. I sing because I’m free…” And to have this opportunity to share with you, my friends, fans and family is an extra, added bonus. I live my life in the mode of thanksgiving…with a faith that passes understanding. Even as we deal with the loss, and agony of this period when we have been invaded by the horrors of this virus ... even as we deal with unprecedented political turmoil...even as we recognize our own human frailties...let's live our lives so that we can be a blessing to each other. Let's be a reason for someone else to give thanks.
Love and realness,
#lindamichellebaron
www.mylindamichellebaron.com

Dear Friends, Family and Fans,
I woke up with this thought. No people love this country more than we do, in spite of…no need to enummerate.
We are the people and we will be free, unconditionally, unequivocally. One important first step is for America to start to speak the truth to the people. Purge from the cover up and be able to celebrate an independence for ALL of the People!!! Let’s not just unmask after being vaccinated for COVID, let’s unmask by taking a truth serum in order to reveal our true history so we can actually create and celebrate the asperational future promised to us all.
The Lie in the 4th of July
There’s a lie in the 4th of July
We don’t want to see it
So we close one eye
Pretend to be
Land of the free
When so much of the
History is don’t ask don’t tell
Just pretend all is well
Just make believe there’s no there, there
Maybe the ugly will disappear
Cover up with roses,
Supposes and I don’t knowses
History treated like a mystery
Instead of straight up truth
With millions of receipts and centuries
Of proof
You want to use tradition
And laws not to teach it
You think like magic…poof
True history will disappear
Close the other eye
Stay blind to the lie
Turn away?
Then we can celebrate
Independence Day!
Love and realness,
#Lindamichellebaron
www.mylindamichellebaron.com

Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,
Juneteenth reflection
Am I correct that now that Juneteenth is a national holiday, the same state that was responsible for the offense of denying enslaved humans the knowledge of their legal emancipation for two and a half years, and the reason we celebrate this day recognizing when our ancestors were finally freed from the horrific deception, is the same state that bans more books than any other state in the nation and punishes those institutions or persons who refer to race? Is that a coincidence?

Shame on those who wish to live in blissful denial while the consequences of ignorance continue to deny the full promise of the American dream to those who are and have been a major contributor to the fabric of this country. Pulling the loose threads or ignoring them will ruin the American garment. We, the citizens of this country...a most passionate and creative seamstress must be fully recognized for this country to be fully clothed in life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness it professes!
Love and realness,
#lindamichellebaron www.mylindamichellebaron.com ​

Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,
Memorial Day
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. This weekend is dedicated… not to the changing of the Season’s but to the lives lost for this country. The ideals of this country are so much larger, more encompassing, and embracing than many of the people who live in it. We are thankful to those who fought and died for this country while it grows into all it purports to be. God is not finished with us yet!!

Love and realness,
#lindamichellebaron
www.mylindamichellebaron.com ​

Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,
Happy Mother's Day!!! I am reminded of my mother everyday, by everything and by everybody who knew her. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. Mothers are treasures that stay with us forever... even in their physical absence. Let's treasure the memories of love.
Love and realness,
#lindamichellebaron
www.mylindamichellebaron.com ​

Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,
Thank you for allowing me to share my favorite poems with you during April "poetry month." It has been a pleasure sharing my favorites with you. Poetry month surprise. Last Sunday morning one of my favorite couples texted me a screen shot of the front page of Newsday’s LI Style. Surprise! Who’s on the front page…recognizing my recent honor, being named the inaugural poet laureate of the Town of Hempstead. I was highlighted along with three other Long Island poet laureates. I’m now a member of an awesome team of wordsmiths. In fact, one of the team, the Nassau County poet laureate featured me on her radio program.
Then Monday morning the Town of Hempstead sponsored me, as poet laureate, to present in a symposium with school district superintendents. The Town Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and I presented each superintendent a “Poetic License”
I was also invited to present a poem dedicated to my own York College at their fabulous Gala, held this past Thursday. This Saturday I’m performing several poems in Nyack, and am the keynote speaker at a major Queens event. Oh, did I mention that I was asked to stop by Centennial school in Roosevelt to meet the young poets who wrote poems, motivated by my poetry. The Sun Is On. This post is written to punctuate a celebratory month in which myself and my social media guru, Lady Charmaine Day posted a poem each day.
I’ve outlined one week of this awesome month. I am feeling the love. I’m so thankful. I’d like to use this platform to encourage each of us to express our creative selves. To honor our own unique talents. I’m using mine to spread love, insights, joy, introspection. Please unwrap your gifts and honor the gifts of others!
Love and realness,
#Lindamichellebaron www.mylindamichellebaron.com
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/poet-laureate-hempstead-teen-lindamichellebaron-jhv6p7s6