Saying Good-Bye to 2016
It’s almost time to say good-bye to 2016 so before I head out for vacation, I am posting my last blog for the year. I started the year out in Hawaii – one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever
Thank You Sweet October
After a whirlwind of an ending to the summer, October was incredibly good to me :-). I started off the month with a much needed retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. For three days and
Re-blog from The Feminist Wire
“It Takes A Village”: Afterword to the #LoveWITHAccountability Forum By Aishah Shahidah Simmons on October 28, 2016 I had big plans for writing the Afterword to the #LoveWITHAccountability forum, but the truth is I am worn out completely. In the spirit of
What Is It Worth?
Many of my posts have been focused on my time in school and my journey towards my professional development. More times than not I am 100% committed to my journey and am usually unfazed by things that are going on
Seasons Change
This week I welcomed fall with open arms! After an adventurous, active, and somewhat rejuvenating summer, the end of one calendar season and beginning of the next seemed to bring with it much chaos and shifting in all areas of
Reblog: 7 Things No One Tells Black Girls about Their 20s
I was under the assumption that by 30, I was going to have my life together. But, nah. Source: 7 Things No One Tells Black Girls about Their 20s
#allsummer16
This summer has been an incredible one for me! After an intense four years of course work; a year of teaching again; more pounds added on than I care to share; comprehensive exams; getting going with my dissertation; and all
It’s My Birthday … and What Happened at the Party!!!
I met a few friends out this weekend to celebrate my birthday. When I arrived at the venue I noticed that the event was being held in two separate rooms, which I assumed were adjoining. As I walked the corridor
Repost: Michelle Alexander on Recent Shootings and What We Are Called to Do
Last week was an extremely challenging week on a number of levels. As I continue to process my own thoughts and embrace longings for love to prevail and supersede the hate that is deeply ingrained in our country, I share this commentary by Michelle Alexander
What Have I Been Eating?
I’d planned to blog today about what I have been eating during my raw food detox, but woke up today to somber news about Alton Sterling. I’ve wrestled much of the day with my sentiments about the incident and the