Lillie Maria White was born June 28, 1956 in Dunbar, a black community on the outskirts of Madisonville, in Cincinnati Ohio. I am the fourth child born to Maryann White, a license practical nurse. I began writing in kindergarten Madisonville Public Elementary School. I moved to St. Anthony Catholic School from 1st to 8th grade writing poems about my siblings and reading The Book of Knowledge Encyclopedias was my favorite pass time. After elementary school I went to Marion High School for girls. My freshman year I sang The Declaration Of Independence in the school talent show. High school was full of creative activities, writing poems, plays, class programs, oral recitals filled my days. My educational pursuits took me to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College where I obtained an Associate of Applied Science Multi- Competency Health Technology Degree. The College of Mount St. Joseph was my next educational pursuit. I studied under Dr. Victoria Ford. I was featured poet for the English department, all head of the Humanities attended. I graduated and obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree, my major Communication Arts. The most recent achievement was to have an active part in the 99th NAACP Convention 2008. It was held here in Cincinnati Oh. I recited at The Author Pavilion my poem “Old Gray Eyes”, wrote in honor of The Patriarch of Dunbar, my great grandfather JAMES HARRISON MURPHY. It was well received. I am an entrepreneur still living in Cincinnati OH, still writing messages of hope and ready to contribute in making the world a better place for all.
WORSHIP is a collection of writings written at various times. Each work reflects a situation in time, The Aids scare (in the 80s and 90s), shootings at Tenennmen Square, Egypt Revolution, First Black American President and some personal prays to THE MOST HIGH GOD. This praise will usher you into intense thought. “Deep calling unto Deep” asking why in some and thanking God in others. This anthology of thoughts (psalms, poems, prose) will help you start your own conversation with God. He will answer you! The conclusion In Memory Of are prays honoring the life and times of loved ones gone. Read, enjoy, give thanks and always keep on praying!
There are fleas in my carpet, bed bugs in my bed and a milliepede in my bathe. Oh no, What's a girl to do? Cuddle up with your little one and follow the story of a young girl who is faced with a difficult situation. What's A Girl To Do? is a humorous children's book written for early childhood. It takes the serious problem of bed bugs infestation and puts it into a funny, entertaining, informative story style. Children will delight in the brilliant colors, simple sentences and easy to follow steps. What's A Girl To Do? restores hope and takes the shame of having bed bugs away.
Opelousas, one of Louisiana's oldest European settlements, takes its name from the Opelousas tribe, who roamed the area for years before the first French explorers arrived. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the community was called Opelousas Church until it was officially incorporated as a town in 1821. Known for its hospitality, music, cuisine, and cultural diversity, Opelousas prospered during antebellum times, survived the Civil War, and suffered through the period of Reconstruction. In the late 1870s, the town again began to flourish with an increasing population and a great number of new businesses. The coming of the railroad in the 1880s led to more economic development, and Opelousas grew to be one of the most progressive towns in the state by the turn of the 20th century. In the 21st century, Opelousas is again seeing a revival of its past glory and continues to be the seat of Imperial St. Landry Parish, a title it has held for over 200 years. Carola Lillie Hartley, a native of Opelousas, has worked for the city as tourism director and in 1993 became the first Opelousas Main Street director. A community activist and local historian for over 50 years, she has written numerous books and articles about Opelousas, including a weekly column titled Parlons Opelousas for the Daily World newspaper, part of the USA network.
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