Category: Drama

1950s, 1960s, 1970S, Affirmative Action, Black boys, Black men, Black women, Black Youth, Civil Rights, Civil Unrest, CONGRESS, Control, Corporate America, Counter Culture, Dementia, Diaspora, Doo Wop, Drama, Dreams, Exploitation, Freedom, Uncategorized

“WE SHALL OVERCOME?”

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"WE SHALL OVERCOME?" © PJ Hayward New York, 2017 In my youth I was a fierce militant. I was certain that we, the Youth of America, would overthrow our elitist, arrogant and controlling government and that our battle cry of Inclusiveness, Brotherhood and Enough for All, would reign. In those days, while I had great… Continue reading “WE SHALL OVERCOME?”

1950s, 1960s, aGING, American education, Art, Betrayal, Child labor, Church, City Life, Dance, Disintegration of the family, Drama, Family, Feminism, Freedom, Hard Work, Inner Strength, Juvenile delinquent, Love, Motivation, New York City, Old Age, Optimism, Positive Thinking, Reform school, Relationships, Religion, School children, Separation, Teenagers, Teens, Uncategorized

SISTER JEAN

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SISTER JEAN © PJ Hayward New York, 2016 Revised from first publication © PJ Hayward, New York 2008 and 2013 by Hold On Publications In my youth I was one of those kids some people referred to as "A Handful". Others called me "Out of control", "Just plain bad", "Juvenile delinquent" etc.  My father, who… Continue reading SISTER JEAN

Control, Corporate America, Disrespect, Drama, Injustice, Inner Strength, New York City, Prayer, September 11, Uncategorized, World Trade Center

DREAM

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© PJ Hayward, New York  2001  Ever since I was very small I have had vivid dreams about all kinds of things.  When I reached my teens I became aware that occasionally I would meet up with people or situations that I had dreamed about, but I always chalked it up to either my imagination… Continue reading DREAM

California, Drama, Family, Family Unit, Feminism, Hollywood, Hunger, Hustling, Inner Strength, New York City, Poverty, Scuffling, Spousal Abuse, Street Life

BACK TO MY ROOTS – AND STRUGGLE

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PART 13 OF A SERIES - STORIES FROM A LIFE © PJ Hayward, New York 2008 First Published 2008 by Hold On Publications Revised © PJ Hayward New York 2013 Something happened to Tony after I left him that last and final time.  I don’t know what it was exactly, but things seemed to change… Continue reading BACK TO MY ROOTS – AND STRUGGLE

1970S, Drama, Family, Inner Strength, New York City, Prayer, September 11, Single mothers, Uncategorized, World Trade Center

FLIGHT 191: A BRUSH WITH DEATH

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FLIGHT 191 - A BRUSH WITH DEATH PART 12 OF A SERIES - STORIES FROM A LIFE © PJ Hayward, New York 2008 First Published 2008 by Hold On Publications Revised © PJ Hayward New York 2013 While I was working at the job I just told you about, an incident occurred which was one… Continue reading FLIGHT 191: A BRUSH WITH DEATH

1970S, California, Con Games, Control, Drama, Exploitation, Family, Feminism, Gambling, Hollywood, Hustling, Incarceration, Inner Strength, Los Angeles, Marriage, Motivation, Prison, Scuffling, Separation, Spousal Abuse, Street Life, Tricks, Uncategorized

INDEPENDENCE

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INDEPENDENCE PART 10 OF A SERIES - STORIES FROM A LIFE © PJ Hayward, New York 2008 First Published 2008 by Hold On Publications Revised © PJ Hayward New York 2013 Back home again I waited till the time was right to say what I had to say to Tony. I told him I was… Continue reading INDEPENDENCE

Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, CONGRESS, Control, Corporate America, Drama, Elders, Exploitation, Family, Family Unit, Finance, GOP, Greed, Hatred, Health Care, Homeless, Hunger, Inequality, Injustice, Justice, Media, OBAMA, OBAMACARE, Politics, Poverty, Tricks, Uncategorized

“LET THEM EAT CAKE!” SEZ THE GOP

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"LET THEM EAT CAKE!"  SEZ THE GOP © PJ Hayward, New York 2013 So here we are, witnessing another case of the 1% trying to deny the other 99% of us even the tiniest crumb of a break in our quest to just keep hearth and home together. While these so-called lawmakers in Congress are… Continue reading “LET THEM EAT CAKE!” SEZ THE GOP

Comedy, Drama, Frankenstein, Juvenile delinquent, Pranks, Reform school, Stage makeup, Teenagers, Teens, Tricks

A BIT OF LEVITY: TERRORIZING BEATRICE

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A BIT OF LEVITY:  TERRORIZING BEATRICE © PJ Hayward, New York 2010 Revised © PJ Hayward, New York 2013 When I was a young girl I was wild, uncontrollable and a juvenile delinquent who stayed in continual trouble.  As a consequence of this, my defeated father sent me to a convent reform school to be… Continue reading A BIT OF LEVITY: TERRORIZING BEATRICE