Black History Month 2024
Black History Month is winding down in 6 days. The end of the designated month to honor our roots, achievements, and endless contributions does...
The Eternal Joy of ‘Black Panther’
Friday February 16th, 2018. Six years ago my favorite film of all time released worldwide. I remember everything. My outfit, black long sleeve skater...
Open to Love
As a hopeless romantic, I enjoy Valentine’s Day. Watching people make kind gestures toward one another or large-scale spectacles. The creativity is a joy...
In Search of Freedom
What does freedom look like? I don’t think I can fully comprehend it. Our lifelong friend Merriam-Webster defines freedom as: the quality or state...
Travel Diaries: Palm Springs
Traveling is my inner child’s time to shine. She and I are easily amused and fascinated by many things. Going to the airport means...
Steal Like an Artist
“Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon came to my attention via the “Blitz Bazawule and Ryan Coogler” episode of the In Proximity podcast. Ryan bought...
Fighting the Sads
In September, while I sat on Santa Monica Beach it was overcast, cool in the low 60s. The hills partially obscured by clouds, the...
Please, Just Do It
The first journal entry of the year is me pleading with myself to “just do it. Please, just do it.” I don’t have responsibilities...
A New Foundation: 2024 Vision Board
2023 is wrapping up and the plans for 2024 are in process. I’m not much of a goal setter, never have been. I don’t...
My Favorite Things
Christmas is my second favorite time of year, summer reigns supreme. I love Christmas trees, lights, store window displays, watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)...