Image from Canva *** How many different ways are there to say blue? Indigo. Azul. Cornflower. Aquamarine. Beryl. Cobalt. Cerulean. Sapphire. I had never seen this particular shade before. It was so clear, so even. It was sky. Perfect sky. No clouds. No haze. Clear … Continue readingKind of Blue: an Account of September 11, 2001, Twenty Years Later
For Megan I wrote this poem for my cousin who has suffered great loss. This cousin of mine is vitally important in my life. I may not see her much or get to talk with her all the time, but she is one of those … Continue readingA Song of Grief
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture What does it mean to start over? I don’t think that’s really an appropriate way to refer to life changes that seem to alter our gravitational pull. Starting over. If you bake a … Continue readingA Reflection on Juneteenth & Starting Over
Today, I celebrate freedom. I celebrate my ancestors for their resilience. I celebrate my contemporaries for their resistance. Happy Juneteenth. Recently I made a short film of a piece I wrote. It speaks to the threats put upon Black people from without (systemic racism) and … Continue readingStrange Fruit
A week ago, my mom and I began our journey through parts of Western and Central Europe. The valley cut by the River Rhine runs north to south, mostly through Germany, but we began this trip in Basel, Switzerland. Taking the train from Paris through … Continue readingBack in Basel
Well, I certainly didn’t think I’d be back in Paris so soon! Three and half months have gone by since I left the city of love and light, and was back with my mother, Jackie. Just for one night. We were headed to Switzerland by … Continue readingSpringtime in Paris
So, I leave with my mom on a 44 day long European adventure tomorrow! Yesterday, I left California to meet my her in Northern Virginia so we could fly out together. I have one full day in between my cross country flight and my trans … Continue readingHorror Story
Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, 1485 ca. So, I’ve been thinking about March being Women’s History (Her-story) Month and about International Women’s Day, and celebrating my femaleness and the strength of the women around me. I have some amazing ladies in my orbit who inspire me … Continue readingGirls, We Run the World
Was it a dream? I had slept on both flights so that’s what it was feeling like. I had gone to sleep by the ocean and woken up in what looked more like the desert. Stark, dry, red and gold desert, all dotted with scrubby … Continue readingMexican Oasis – Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Review
Not all travel planning is easy, right? Sometimes it’s like pulling teeth to get a trip figured out. Putting trip #1 of 2019 together did not have a fun flow for me. I was planning at a time when my wallet was super duper thin … Continue readingPro Tip – Do Not Fear the Agents