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...
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...
Free, Free Palestine
I am not okay. I am furious. I am enraged. I don’t have eloquent words, I’m just angry. The headaches and stress filled dreams...