‘Martha’: Cheers to “Difficult” Women
While watching Martha (2024), the latest Martha Stewart documentary, I chuckled at a familiar type of woman people shake their fists at. There is a silly...
Being a Black Woman Is My Comfort
In the words of my mother, I am a tired Black Woman. She usually shares that in jest. I am tired of being traumatized....
‘Inside Out 2’: The Candy Colored Tear Jerker
The folks at Pixar done did it again. Inside Out (2015) served as entertainment on a flight back home from Puerto Rico in 2016. It was...
Musings of a Maker
Maker. Creator. Artist. Comforting words that encompass an identity. An identity I didn’t feel worthy of. Words for a piece of me that I...
Practical Magic: Part 1
Freshly sharpened chef’s knife Brewing sun tea in the backyard Perfectly ripened plantains, soft but not too squishy Quiet house on a Saturday morning...
How Free Can We Be
The Fourth of July rings hollow for many people. It’s hypocritical to tout freedom on stolen land. To celebrate a country’s independence when there...
A Love Letter to My Girls
I’ll never forget my good girl friends. Years have passed and I’ve lost touch with the earliest set, but I remember the girls from...
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...
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...