by Pheralyn | May 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
My maternal Grandmother was born 130 years ago today, on May 25, 1895. Julia McFadden Dingle Lemon lived her entire life in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Her parents – Joseph McFadden and Julia Wallace McFadden – were also from South Carolina. They had been...
by Pheralyn | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Serendipity So many wonderful encounters happened for me in 2023 and 2024. I am grateful the magic has carried over into 2025. But here’s the thing: Until these events occurred, I had never even imagined them. So here I am now, in retrospect, pondering the words from...
by Pheralyn | Mar 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Peace and Love Everybody! If you’re meeting me for the first time, my name is Pheralyn Dove. I am a poet, visual artist, and gratitude coach who loves to get dressed up for everyday life. My mantra is: “I live my life in a state of perpetual gratitude.” For this post...
by Pheralyn | Dec 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
ORIGINS AND MEANING OF KWANZAA Kwanzaa is a word that comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” or “first fruits.” It refers to First Fruits or Harvest Festivals that are observed throughout the African Continent. The celebration of “Kwanzaa” was...
by Pheralyn | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am thrilled to have my work showcased at 3rd Street Gallery in Philadelphia, through February 28, 2024. “Artists-2-Artists” is the gallery’s members and friends’ group show. Three of my photographs are on display, thanks to the invitation of member Clement DaVinci,...
