"What do you have that you have not received?"
--Ellington Ellis
My brother spoke these words to me this evening in an extended conversation that got me thinking. Innovation, ideas, creativity, wisdom and knowledge are not formed in a vacuum.
Being is the essence out of which all things evolve. This blog is an ongoing conversation of being in various facets and areas of life, including the personal and the professional from which relationships of all kinds are formed and teams built in all communities, virtual or real, at home, at work, in politics and at play.
Showing posts with label Ellington Ellis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ellington Ellis. Show all posts
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Being Ellington Ellis
Friday, December 12, 2008
Being a Single Dad
My handsome brother, Ellington aka Duke, is a wonderful single dad. I am so proud of the way he is raising his daughter, Abbey. She is kind, giving and very inquisitive. Today he sent me these pictures of his new home. Even though it's in a gated community, we can be assured that the gate will be opening and closing often.
Ellington is a most loving and caring man, with a heart of gold. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 14 and has always shared his success with others--not to mention that he had a thriving progressive church with some 700 members at the age of 23. He no longer pastors, though he remains in ministry. Ellington is an investment banker with a penchant for the piano. Jazz is a favorite.
Ladies, Ellington is also very single-not that he needs my help in this area. Believe me! Sensitive intelligent caring women who love children need only apply. :-)
Ellington (He actually hates ties!)

All Season Sun Room

Glam Abbey!

Rear Deck Lake View

Abbey with older niece, Raven

Rear House View

Abbey's older cousin, Delores, who Abbey thinks is sooo "KEWL." Delores is named after our beautiful mother who raised 12 children alone. She would have never actually have said that she did so alone. Though brilliant and industrious, she had an unshakable faith and believed in the kindness of others.

Dad takes Abbey and best friend, Taylor, shopping.

Abbey driving the Mercedes G Wagon. Perhaps Duke will now buy a GM Hybrid SUV. I chided him a bit today. He laughed--fat chance!

Abbey's other best friend, Shi-Shi

Nieces and Nephews

Nieces and nephew, Pierre, sporting a mohawk and shades

Best sister and aunt in the whole wide world! :-)

Ellington has 9 remaining siblings, 26 nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ladies who love others need only apply. :-)
Ellington is a most loving and caring man, with a heart of gold. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 14 and has always shared his success with others--not to mention that he had a thriving progressive church with some 700 members at the age of 23. He no longer pastors, though he remains in ministry. Ellington is an investment banker with a penchant for the piano. Jazz is a favorite.
Ladies, Ellington is also very single-not that he needs my help in this area. Believe me! Sensitive intelligent caring women who love children need only apply. :-)
Ellington (He actually hates ties!)

All Season Sun Room

Glam Abbey!

Rear Deck Lake View

Abbey with older niece, Raven

Rear House View

Abbey's older cousin, Delores, who Abbey thinks is sooo "KEWL." Delores is named after our beautiful mother who raised 12 children alone. She would have never actually have said that she did so alone. Though brilliant and industrious, she had an unshakable faith and believed in the kindness of others.

Dad takes Abbey and best friend, Taylor, shopping.

Abbey driving the Mercedes G Wagon. Perhaps Duke will now buy a GM Hybrid SUV. I chided him a bit today. He laughed--fat chance!

Abbey's other best friend, Shi-Shi

Nieces and Nephews

Nieces and nephew, Pierre, sporting a mohawk and shades

Best sister and aunt in the whole wide world! :-)

Ellington has 9 remaining siblings, 26 nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ladies who love others need only apply. :-)
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