The View From Here

The Problem Is…By Graylon AbuKhadir Mayberry In this higher institution of learning called Life, every one of us is a student. There is no graduation, no diploma, no end-of-semester break—only the continuous pursuit of understanding. Every day offers a new lecture in the arts and sciences of existence, a new test in patience, empathy, and awareness. Humanity, in its curiosity and confusion, continues its race to comprehend itself: to make sense of our triumphs, our mistakes, our desires, and the infinite range of emotions that bind us all together.But here’s the irony: in this never‑ending classroom, nearly everyone claims to be a scholar when it comes to identifying a problem. Have you noticed that? Everyone seems to hold a Ph.D. in recognizing what’s wrong. Whether it’s what society is doing, how the government is failing, what others should have done differently, or how the world has "gone mad"—everyone suddenly becomes an expert.Scroll through social media, li...

                                    You know What I'm Saying? Understanding is an important part of communication. If someone doesn't understand you, how can you be of any benefit to each other?   Linguistic Assertion and Cultural Resonance: The African American Phrase “You Know What I’m Saying” The expression “you know what I’m saying” occupies a unique position within African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and the broader lexicon of African American speech patterns. While often dismissed as conversational filler, the phrase carries deep sociolinguistic significance shaped by the historical context of African American communication and identity. It reflects a long-standing cultural emphasis on mutual understanding, affirmation, and resistance to misinterpretation (Smitherman, 2000). For centuries, African Americans have navigated environments where their voices were routi...

"There Will come a time when a man would do something that pleased  the people but displease God.  HE will cause the people to be displeased. Then there will be a time when man would do something to please God and it will displease people. " When you do something good and the people don't recognize it, if this makes you angry then you lost, because you're doing these things what you call a good deeds not for the sake of one and whose hands my soul, but for people the praise what you've done. It will be nothing, his deeds are wasted. 

And If not for the memories of yesteryear, there would be no picturesque scenery for tomorrow -                 Graylon Abukhadir Mayberry  I'm thankful for the memories I've obtained over the years. When my days seem blue, it's yesterdays laughs that give assurance of brighter days to come. Even those memories that aren't so bright are evidence of lessons learned.  During some of my darkest hours, memories of my mother's smile brighten the day. When I lost her, Memories of her words and teachings guide me through. Memories are like a pillows, they make the world a little more comfortable. They give you history and sound foundations upon which to build and discover self. By Graylon Abukhadir Mayberry   In memory of Connie j. Mayberry