The Literary World was saddened recently with the loss of one of the most remarkable voices that has ever spoken out in our art: Toni Morrison.

Toni Morrison was an inspiration to everyone who read her work, who listened to her speak, who learned from her. She gave the us all an insight into the world from the point of view of Black Culture - an insight that I do not personally have - and I am appreciative of her strong, beautiful, terrifying, amazing words that allowed me to glimpse what that point of view looks like. It was...eye opening...and it was terrifying...and it was beautiful.

Toni Morrison said “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”

These words, as many of her words were, are inspiring. And I am grateful for the inspiration that she has given me with them and while I do not write her genre of fiction, I look at her work and the stories she gave us and think that I am lucky to live in the same world where such a talented woman was able to share her stories with me...and inspire me to share my stories with others.

Toni Morrison - you have gone on to dance on stardust, but your work and your inspiration live on in the work of those of us whose lives you touched with your art. And I, for one, am immensely grateful for all that you gave us. Thank you.

That's all from me today, my friends. Remember - Life is an Adventure! Live It!