A simple change in the weather affects our mood. We are either delighted by it or depressed by it. For some it brings hope while for others it brings back unwanted memories. A rainy day can have a different meaning for you, for him, for her, for everyone. This story is a series of closely connected one

The last words my dad told me were “You were born as a slave and you will always be one.” That was a long time ago. I was young back then so I those words were a puzzle for me. I didn’t know what he meant. Years have passed and with them my parents too. At age 22 those words are starting to make sense.