Dear readers, I know it’s actually day two (November 2nd), and a bit too early to write about how my month shaped up (although I hope it turns out great!). But here’s how I started it off so far – with… Read More ›
Life
The Freedom to BE
Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another. — from Toni Morrison’s BELOVED
Green Card Lover
She married him for a green card. At 19 years old, “EB” was 15 years her junior, 6’5 and handsome, with pockets full of money. She – well, according to the sneaker box of pictures and letters he sent me… Read More ›
August Trippin 2K13
I’ve been having a crazy month of August. It started off in Puerto Rico actually. Six days in a luxury hotel in San Juan – only to arrive at John F. Kennedy airport on Sunday, August 4th and later hit… Read More ›
Late August Virgo
I’ve been gone for a minute, so I think it’s only fair that I come back with a treat for you – a picture a poem!! This picture is from 2012. I’m on stage performing erotic poetry in Brooklyn, NY!… Read More ›
It’s Funny How – In The Midst of Crisis
It’s funny how, in the midst of crisis – the gripping kind that jolts you awake in the middle of the night to heart palpitations and sucks the air out of your windpipe – you think about getting over to… Read More ›
Pain is Pain – Conversation With A Transgender Woman
I never thought I would give advice to a transgender woman. I never thought I would hear a first hand account of the struggles in the life of a transgender woman – or have any reason to write about one. I… Read More ›
It’s Funny How – Emotional Roller Coasters
It’s funny how – when you’re on an emotional roller coaster, you know you can choose to step off at any time – and friends will prod you to – but no matter how sick you feel, you hang… Read More ›
My Female Persuasion 