Maya Angelou, this lovely woman of literature, who told us that she had just turned 82-years-old, spent an hour on stage at St. Kate's campus on Sunday afternoon, singing, reciting poetry, and telling anecdotes. She touched on racism, sexism, courtesy, and good grace. Her sense of humour is as well-developed as her writing and recitation skills. If she had stayed longer the audience who clearly adored her would have loved it. I would have gladly remained until well after midnight; one can dream!
"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends."
Maya Angelou
