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About William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Award-winning poet, playwright, and essayist. Author of four books of poetry, "Black Shadows and Through the White Looking Glass: Remembrance of Things Past and Present"; "Sometimes Blue Knights Wear Black Hats"; "The Black Feminine Mystique," "The Black Blood of Poetry," and a novel, "Streets of Rage," and a collection of short stories, "Conundrums: Stories of Law & Justice," written under his pen name Easy Waters. All four books are available on Amazon.com. Waters has over 25 years of experience in the criminal legal system. He is a change agent for a just society and a catalyst for change.

Posted on August 8, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Share a photo of your pet and tell us one thing that makes them uniquely them. She’s never late for dinner!

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Posted on August 5, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

What’s a quote that perfectly describes your outlook on life? I’m a change agent for a just society, and a catalyst for change!

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THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-15

Posted on August 5, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

“The loudest chains are often the ones we accept.” “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Introduction When most people hear the word chains, they picture iron … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 3, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

What is your favorite quote? “To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.” — Amos Bronson Alcott

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THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATION PROJECT – CQ – 014

Posted on August 3, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Change requires more than effort; it necessitates examining and rebuilding our foundational beliefs, relationships, and narratives. Genuine transformation involves honest reflection and asking uncomfortable questions about past assumptions that shape our lives. True rehabilitation emerges from replacing fear and isolation with purpose, accountability, and community, crafting a wiser, healthier future. Continue reading →

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Posted on August 1, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

What’s a skill you consider basic, that most people don’t actually know how to do? Typing! I’m from the generation where we had the option to take typing classes, as an elective. In 6th grade, a friend and I discovered … Continue reading →

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THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATION PROJECT – CQ-013

Posted on July 31, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Institutions exist for specific purposes, and prioritizing compliance over healing can lead to order without genuine change. Lasting transformation occurs when individuals are seen as capable of growth and renewal. The critical inquiry is about the intended outcomes of systems and envisioning those designed for healing. Continue reading →

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Posted on July 31, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Who is the fictional character you relate to the most? This is an easy one! Edmond Dantes, from my favorite book as a teenager, “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Alexandre Dumas’ book has been adapted for the screen numerous times, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 30, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Do you think everything happens for a reason? I think it’s most important how people respond to the things that happen, not that there’s a reason why they happen — they just happen; and some things happen by happenstance, with … Continue reading →

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THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-12

Posted on July 29, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The post reflects on the impact of time on evidence, memories, and justice, emphasizing that delayed justice cannot restore lost relationships or opportunities. It prompts consideration of how to measure the cost of such delays, questioning whether justice, when it arrives, is still meaningful. Continue reading →

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