The Anne Lamott series: article 1 of 5 In order to articulate what I understand about life, I decided to jot down a few circumstances that gave me perspective : Growing up poor Being a teenaged mom (pregnant at 15)… Read More ›
Famous Authors
Sula – A Love to Kill For
A while back I developed a short lived mindset that I couldn’t be bothered reading books or novels anymore. My daily blog feeds, social media streams, and writing workshop materials were enough to manage. I felt too distracted, too impatient… Read More ›
James Baldwin | I Give You Your (N**ger) Problem Back
“The only way to get through life is to know the worst things about it… I give you your problem back. You’re the nigger, baby. It isn’t me.” Inspired by a blog post on Black and Smart.
The Complexity of Black Women
I embrace my blackness, and my femininity, and the entire fabric that makes me who I am. My flaws, as well as my strengths. I enjoy being a black woman. Mara Brock Akil inspires me – to strengthen my writing… Read More ›
Love’s Greatest Killer
“Anxiety is love’s greatest killer… It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you.” -Anais Nin Photo credit: Debbie Millman Did I tell you guys about the time I was falling really hard for… Read More ›
We Are All Products — of Time, Circumstances, and History
I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all. -James Baldwin So are we all…
My Female Persuasion 