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America, Life, Motivation

Love

Anthony Dixon

Remember me telling you that I would one day write a blog with one Sentence, and write a Book on one page?
This is a one page Book describing my upcoming Book “Through Her Eyes /revised”

Title: “Embracing Love: A Journey Through a Decade of Blogging”

Introduction:

In a world often marked by division and hate, the enduring power of love becomes even more vital. After a decade of dedicated blogging on topics ranging from safe driving and parenting to nurturing relationships, I find myself reflecting on the importance of love in healing the wounds of a divided society. As I delve into the depths of my experiences, I come to a profound realization – who better to speak of love’s significance than someone who has not only observed it but has lived through it? This book is a journey through the intertwined threads of love, unity, and understanding, in the backdrop of the stark issues of racism and division that persist in our society.

Chapter 1: “Love in a Fractured World”

In the opening chapter, I set the stage for the exploration of love’s transformative power amidst a world plagued by division and hatred. Drawing parallels between my journey of blogging and the societal context, I examine the undeniable link between racism and division, emphasizing how they have become synonymous in today’s landscape. The chapter also sheds light on the poignant symbolism of the Rebel Flag waving in the Capitol, illustrating the stark message it sends about the urgent need for unity.

The Government was Breached on January sixth
January sixth

Chapter 2: “The Timeless Wisdom of The Beatles”

Turning our gaze to the past, the second chapter delves into the timeless wisdom of the iconic band, The Beatles. Seventy years ago, they proclaimed a simple yet profound truth – “All you need is Love.” I explore the enduring relevance of these words, delving into how love can be the catalyst for healing, understanding, and bridging the divides that plague us. This chapter is a tribute to the enduring wisdom of those who recognized love as the ultimate solution even in tumultuous times.

Chapter 3: “Safe Driving, Parenting, and Love”

In this chapter, I draw upon my decade-long journey as a blogger, focusing on the themes of safe driving, parenting, and their intrinsic connection to love. Through real-life anecdotes and practical advice, I showcase how love plays a pivotal role in promoting responsible behavior on the road and nurturing healthy relationships within families. It’s an exploration of love as a guiding force in our everyday lives.

Chapter 4: “Love’s Transformative Power”

The penultimate chapter delves deeper into the transformative power of love. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the stories of individuals who have defied the odds, I illustrate how love has the capacity to mend divisions and bridge gaps. This chapter serves as a beacon of hope in a world often shrouded in darkness, emphasizing the potential for love to be a catalyst for positive change.

Conclusion: “Embracing Love for a Brighter Tomorrow”

In the concluding chapter, I reflect on the journey through a decade of blogging and the profound impact it has had on my perspective on love. I reiterate the vital message that love is not just an abstract concept but a tangible force capable of transcending the most entrenched divisions and prejudices. It is a call to action, an invitation to embrace love as the key to a brighter and more united future.

In “Embracing Love: A Journey Through a Decade of Blogging,” I hope to inspire readers to recognize the immense potential of love in healing our fractured world and fostering a society where divisions are replaced by unity, understanding, and empathy.

Ambition, America, Life, Motivation

Music is the message and the message is in the music

Anthony Dixon

Title: The Transformative Power of Music: A Journey Through My Musical Landscape

Today, we mourn the loss of Steve Harwell, whose hit record “All Star” with Smash Mouth became an iconic anthem. His creativity has left an indelible mark on the music industry, and I’m forever grateful for his contributions. As I reflect on my lifelong love for music, I find that it has been a guiding force in my journey, shaping my perspective on life and inspiring me to explore themes of love, empathy, and understanding in my upcoming book, “Through Her Eyes/Revised.”

From a young age, I was immersed in a rich tapestry of musical genres. Motown’s soulful melodies, the harmonious tunes of The Dells and The Delmonico, and the electrifying rock performances by legends like The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who all played a pivotal role in shaping my musical palate. Bob Marley’s reggae rhythms and Pink Floyd’s mind-bending psychedelic soundscapes awakened my senses, while Nit zinger and Lucifer’s Friend introduced me to the world of underground rock. Chick Corea’s jazz explorations, Janis Joplin’s raw and impassioned voice, and Jefferson Airplane’s countercultural anthems expanded the horizons of my musical journey. The masterful bass of Stanley Clarke and the iconic riffs of Led Zeppelin left a lasting imprint on my soul.

Tom Petty was Bullied in High School, they called him dirty Hippie
Tom Petty was Bullied in High School, they called him dirty Hippie

One particular day stands out in my memory—a day when Jefferson Starship graced Central Park with their performance. It became a magical gathering for the counterculture community, bringing together seventy thousand flower children who temporarily abandoned school and work to bask in the liberating energy of the music. Gracie Slick’s haunting question, “Don’t you want somebody to love, don’t you need somebody to love,” reverberated through the park, creating an atmosphere of unity and love. In that moment, the power of music transcended barriers, leaving no room for hate or division.

On that special day, people of all persuasions, including police officers, coexisted harmoniously and celebrated each other’s presence. The shared experience united us all, bridging gaps between communities. It was a testament to the incredible ability of music to bring people together, fostering a sense of understanding and empathy that transcended the boundaries of race, class, and ideology.

My upcoming book, “Through Her Eyes/Revised,” delves into the topic of hate in America and beyond. It’s a powerful message that underscores the urgent need for love, empathy, and understanding in a world too often divided by differences. Music, as I’ve experienced it throughout my life, serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of art to break down barriers and build bridges between people from all walks of life. It is a testament to the fact that, as Gracie Slick once sang, we all want somebody to love and need somebody to love, and through music, we can find common ground to foster a more compassionate world.

Ambition, America, Life, Motivation, Parenting And Relationships, Religion

Book Bio

Anthony Dixon


Through her Eyes/ revised edition

Book Bio:

“In the Shadows of Hate: A Journey of Love and Redemption”It is an extraordinary tale that delves deep into the realms of human emotions, exploring the eternal struggle between love and hate. Set in a world consumed by animosity and darkness, this poignant story follows the transformative journey of one man as he navigates through the tumultuous landscapes of prejudice and discrimination, ultimately discovering the redemptive power of love. In this gripping narrative, the author skillfully weaves a tapestry of raw emotions, unveiling the destructive consequences of hatred and the transformative potential of love. Through vivid and evocative storytelling, the book illuminates the profound need for love, understanding, empathy, and inclusion in our fractured society. At its core, “In the Shadows of Hate” is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, encouraging readers to see life through the eyes of others. It challenges the reader to suspend judgment, to look beyond appearances and stereotypes, and to embrace the complexity and richness of diverse experiences. The story serves as a poignant reminder that true understanding and compassion can only be achieved by walking a mile in another person’s shoes. With each chapter, the author draws readers deeper into the protagonist’s world, painting a vivid portrait of the internal struggles he faces as he confronts the relentless waves of hate that threaten to engulf him. As the story unfolds, readers witness the power of love as it gradually erodes the barriers of prejudice and bigotry, illuminating a path towards healing and reconciliation. Through the use of compelling characters and gripping plot twists, the author exposes the devastating impact of hate on individuals and communities, leaving no room for complacency or indifference. In the face of adversity, the protagonist’s journey becomes a beacon of hope, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for love to conquer even the darkest corners of our world. “In the Shadows of Hate: A Journey of Love and Redemption” is a profound and deeply moving exploration of the human capacity for both good and evil. It challenges readers to examine their own beliefs and biases, encouraging introspection and fostering a greater sense of empathy and understanding. By shining a spotlight on the universal need for love and the transformative power it holds, this book offers a compelling testament to the enduring triumph of the human spirit.

Excerpts

Addressing racism requires a collective effort and a commitment to change. It involves acknowledging the existence of systemic racism, understanding its historical and ongoing impact, and working towards dismantling discriminatory policies and practices. Education, open conversations, and promoting diversity and inclusion are crucial steps in this process.Racism is a global issue that requires global solutions. While progress has been made in some areas, it’s clear that there is still much work to be done. By striving for equality and justice, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, and fostering a society that values diversity, we can move closer to Dr. King’s dream and create a more inclusive and harmonious world, like John Lennon said, “Imagine”. We will expand on this thought later, but for now we will continue with our Introduction. My name is Anthony Dixon,

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America

Book Revision

Anthony Dixon

Excerpts

The following is a quote from Alex Haley, “Racism is taught in our society, it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.” Once again, one of the people who reviewed the first Edition of this Book said that everything that I wrote about Racism is my own personal opinion. Not only does being Biased cloud your Judgment, it makes you stupid. This is my own personal recollection of fifty three years of Observing the way it is in America. Racism is an accepted Behavior in America. That just goes to show, They are everywhere. When you have a Racist person reviewing a Book about Hate, what can you expect? Same goes for a Racist Judge meeting out Justice on a Black person, a Juror not privy to the Published content of a Case but is tainted by Hate is a Guilty Vote for an Innocent Black Man. A Racist Cop arresting a Black person circumvents the Rules of Law. My Algebra Teacher was Racist she didn’t give Flying Horse Feather if I understood the Subject. When Hate is the Engine, your Opinions, your Decisions and Social consciousness are Corrupted. Let’s not forget that Intolerance is the Backbone of a Jackass, We are who we choose to be. Most astonishingly, is that most Racist People always professed that they are not Racist. Believe it or not, I do respect those who own up to their Biased beliefs. “Show me my Enemies and I will be victorious” it’s the ones who call me Brother that I’m afraid of, be they Black or White.
The Environment in Taft was Toxic enough for me to have dropped out in my first Semester. It was like going Home to a Spouse that you hated, going to a Job that you hated. A lot of people who were put in a position like that, snapped. Look at all the Mass Murders in Schools today, if I wasn’t focused on the brighter side of Life, I could have been a Shooter. There were many Brawls after School, I was a fierce Fighter, yet I never joined in any of their Fracases. Though Racial Injustice ruled my School, the Neighborhood and the rest of the Country. If I saw a White Kid being pummeled by a Group of Blacks, or vice versa, I would have jumped in and saved the Kid. I just don’t care for Injustice, no matter who is dishing it out, or who the Recipient is. The Stress was insurmountable, smoking weed helped me with coping with it. It was there that I learned Stress Management, I had no choice but to deal with it or go off the deep end. The seating arrangements in the Classrooms flaunted Racism, there was never a Black Kid sitting in the first five Rows. That was a short while after the time when a Pregnant Woman or an Old Black Woman had to give up their seats to a young and healthy White Man. Cesspool Mentality is what I call that. Yet no one dares to call out these Cruds. Taft as well as the rest of America was bad for the Nerves, trying to keep it together, and not to snap. It’s not only Adults who snap, kids also lose it. Look at Nicholas Cruz, he killed seventeen people in his School. Kids are just kids and they don’t know that if you keep poking someone with a stick, one day the Recipient will break it over your head. Many cold Mornings I chose to walk the two and a half miles to School, so that I could smoke a Joint. By the time I got to Math Class I was still stoned, dealing with that Evil Woman who taught Algebra was a test of Strength. So I chose to stay Medicated when I was in her Class. That was the only way I could keep from snatching her bald. I found it astonishing how she favored light skinned Negros like my friend and hated my dark Skin. Through all this, I did meet some Great White Kids in my Drama Class. But then again you have to remember that Artists are very different People. I even had the Leading Role with a White Girl playing Emily, in our Little Town. We interacted well in School, but we never hung out on the Weekends. In the Movie The Bronx Tale, a Black Kid was Murdered within walking distance from my School. This was once an all white School in an all white Neighborhood, before we came there looking for a better place to live. My grandfather always said, “that’s just the way it is, leave it alone”. Sad to say that Haters have the same mindset, ” leave it alone ” they don’t like it when someone like me brings up the Subject, having the mindset of, the less said the better, creates a roadblock to the Solution. As the saying goes, ” Nothing grows in a comfort zone”. There can’t be a solution to a problem without having a Discussion. Many of my Teachers were of the same Mindset as my Classmates. It was here that I Learned the meaning of Nepotism and Bigotry. They took the Time to explain to White Idiots, but they didn’t care if Black Idiots understood the Subjects. When I struggled with Algebra, it seemed like my Teacher gloated, as if to say ” I told you that Niggers were stupid “. She was an awful Redneck who spoke down to me, I will never forget that Witch.

America, Motivation

Human Kindness

Anthony Dixon

Human Kindness

I have not posted anything in a while, I’ve been busy overhauling my first Book, ” Through her Eyes” so that I can publish the second Edition in a Professional manner. I was getting Leary about the Subject Matter I chose, Racism. In the Book I focused on the Problem of Racism in America. Then I learned yesterday that the Problem goes beyond the Proverbial Pond, and is alive and well in the rest of this Cesspool we call Earth. Growing up in the Seventies I became a Staunch anti-War Advocate. The fact that America was in Vietnam fighting an Illegal War and had just survived a Nuclear Confrontation with Russia. I have always had a bad taste in my Mouth for Communism, where Creativity is discouraged. So naturally I have been anti-Russia for a long time. A Friend of mine Vacationed in Russia two years ago. When he told me that there were Black People in Russia, I Thought that was cool and that the World, except America, was resigned to the fact that Black People have a Right to live also. Considering that we’ve been here a long time, enough to have had Great Empires, and was self-automated, until the Supremacists of Europe Dismantled Africa. It’s six Hundred years later and they are still giving us Hell. Now the Medusa has raised her Head and Bad Heart in The Ukraine. Here are Excerpts from the New York Times..
Africans who had been living in Ukraine say they were stuck for days at crossings into neighboring European Union countries, huddling in the cold without food or shelter, held up by Ukrainian authorities who pushed them to the ends of long lines and even beat them, while letting Ukrainians through. Now I ask you, ” How’s that for living in the past, present and future” That is where we are in Race Relations, World wide. One step forward, two steps backwards.

I have always known that choosing this Topic for my Book was of it’s Time. I grew up in the Hippies Culture, so I Hate no one. But after Observing this inherited and Transcendence of this Culture of Hate for fifty five years. This has made me a Flag bearer for Inequality, and been a Victim many times. Haters need to wake up and realize that no matter what their preoccupation for hating Black People are. Change must and will come, Peacefully or Painstakingly. In nineteen seventy two, I told my friends that one Day, Buildings would fall in America, as they did in Palestine. They did not believe me, they said that it would be isolated to the Middle East. Let’s not forget that it was Human Rights Issues that brought the West Bank to Extremism. Then came Tim McVeigh and the Social security Building in Oklahoma, then the World Trade Center. In my Book, I stated that the Environment in America after Trump Supporters Defecated in and on the Capitol, was a Magnet for Radicalism on both sides of the Fence. Haters need to realize that there is just so much that even a Monk can take before he lashes back. In the Seventies America felt safe from Extremism. Today Extremism is on the rise on both sides. Three years ago a young Black Man returned from a Tour of Duty in Afghanistan to find that nothing had changed. With the sentiment that “It don’t make no matter” He armed himself, took up a Vantage point in a Garage, four Stories up. In the end five Cops killed, he was blown up with a Robot Bomb. In the Book I stated that he was a Jihadist. How many more of them are you creating with what Ukraine did to helpless People seeking Human Kindness?

One of the People who motivated me writing the Book. He once beat one of my Coworkers for calling me a Nigger. I was on a different job but he did my Battle for me.
We’ve been around for a long time

Here are Excerpts from my Book..

Spielberg said, “All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible”. My daydream is that one day I will wake up and the daymares of Racism will be just a bad recurring dream that I have been having for fifty three years. The stark reality is that Dr. King’s dream is overshadowed by my daymares. Sometimes it appears that the struggles of the sixties and seventies didn’t resonate, that all the Protesting by Dr King, all the beatings, the water Cannons and the Dogs tearing through Protests was all for nothing. Social justice , Financial Equity, and equality is not just a dream. It’s a call to the Social consciousness of America. Why else was the Constitution written? We are not the Fool that you make us to be, there has to be a reckoning one day. The same Country that has sent Troops all over the world to defend Human Rights. While it’s own House in shambles, with its Citizens practicing Human Rights Violations Daily with Hate Crimes.The same Country that placed Sanctions on South Africa in the seventies for it’s Policies of Apartheid

REVIEWED BY Fatima Aladdin (reedsy.com/discovery)

Worth reading

Even after a life-long of unjust hatred, the author refuses to give in to it and continues to be loving of his fellow man.

Author Anthony Dixon has had to endure unjust hatred since the moment he stepped into America and for fifty-three years since. People treated him with racism, hatred, prejudice, and disdain – all for having a different color of skin.

Throughout his book, the author talks about how we are all the same regardless of our race, because we all belong to the human race, especially since it is believed by one of the greatest minds – Einstein – that there is not one pure race. He goes on to call out prejudiced people on their ignorance that keeps them from seeing the clear fact that we are all basically the same, and he calls out those who invade other countries and take over their riches then declare themselves superior for doing so. He exposes the American educational system, religion, and parents to be corrupted by bigotry and spreading it through the generations.

Luckily, the author is able to see the world through his mother’s eyes (hence the title) who taught him how to see all people as his equals – none better than him without that meaning that he was better than them. This lesson immunized the writer to the hatred that kept trying to claim him and taught him how to work hard to earn everyone’s respect. He also credits his mother with teaching him that passing better information and ideals to the next generation is the only way to truly live.

The style of writing appears to be too random; the author jumps from one place to the other without any kind of system being behind it – which he himself admits. This could prove confusing to many readers. The book could have benefited from more thorough editing and further exploration of certain parts.

The book is basically the journal of a man who has had enough of all the hatred he has received and decided to create art with it rather than let it consume him.

I recommend this book to all those interested in learning more about life through the eyes of others.