It's a Part of Life
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It's early June and a bit of a nip in the air tonight as I'm serenaded by the music coming from my brother Junie’s' bedroom - Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, the Temptations, and the Supremes just to name a few, I'm reading the most recent letter I've received from Mike. Although there's a nip in the air, what I'm reading is making me feel quite warm. You know? I never intended on such a simple little correspondence to some lonely soldier to go so far. Mike is saying that he'll be returning to the states soon, and is looking forward to seeing me in person. We've only seen each other by the photos we've exchanged. Okay, okay there's been quite a few pictures and some of course, a little sensual and sexy. I do have to say, people say I’m attractive. (smile) Ring.... Ring...."Hello, just reading a letter from Mike. Oh yeah, who's going? Let me find something to wear, I'll be ready in an hour, alright an hour and a half”, I said to my girlfriend Dasia. Dasia said, “Look, we'll pick you up, my brother and his friends don't know about us meeting them there, but girl, his friend is fine. So I figured just by chance we'd run into them at the bar. Get it?" Sighing, "Dasia, I got it, let me go so I can get ready. See you in a few. I have to lay here another two or three minutes to finish my daydream", I told her. Opening my closet door, my closet is huge, not that it's full of clothes, but I have some funky going out outfits. Let's see what should I put on? I thought, how about this mini skirt and that lime green halter. No no no, maybe this instead, my jean mini skirt, with the white top, go-go boots, my bikini panties, and pantyhose. My bosom are very perky so I need no bra and the material is just thin enough to show a slight imprint of my nipples, but nowhere near being brazen. I laid it on my bed then went to shower, apply my new Mabeline make-up, with this head full of hair is too much to do in such short notice so I put on my new flip hair piece, (a faux).
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It’s a Part of Life tells the true story of three siblings coming of age during the 1960s and 1970s. Junie, Marie, and Allen face heartache, triumph, and tragedy during an era of shifting values and social revolution. Through their stories, readers will experience the highs and lows of growing up during these turbulent times. Each sibling faces unique challenges: Junie, the oldest, is a high school basketball star whose world is shattered by a horrible knee injury. Told by the doctor that he will walk with a limp for the rest of his life, he battles through the pain and disappointment in order to rehabilitate his injury and serve his country. Marie, his younger sister, marries a tall, handsome marine when she is nineteen but soon finds herself trapped in a rocky, combative relationship. She must gather the strength to leave her husband and raise her child all on her own. Allen, the youngest, is whisked away to Vietnam right after high school graduation. He must learn to become a man even though he is barely out of his teenage years. It’s a Part of Life stands as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and a constant reminder of the importance of compassion.
About the Author
Onawa Kachina Pleasures is Junie, Marie, and Allen’s youngest sister. She tagged along with her older siblings and took in every detail of their daily lives. Her brothers and sister were such positive influences in her life, after the lost to her siblings she decided she needed to tell their stories. Onawa was born and raised in Neptune, New Jersey, and now lives in southern New Jersey. May 2011, was a guest on newliberiafm. Soon will be speaking at seminars and lectures as a guest with Apostle Karen Dixon. Will have a book signing June 25, 2011 at the M. Allan Vogelson Library in voorhees, New Jersey. Looking to setting an appearing date at the Free Library in Philadelphia, PA thsi summer. Keep posted to her Philadelphia dates.