Well. It happened. My sweet little baby girl’s body has crossed the threshold into womanhood. She got the signs of her first cycle on November 18th. At first, she didn’t tell me anything about it. …
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One thing…
I caught myself grinning today. Just because. Not that big of a deal, right? But it was something that was so impossible for me to fathom doing just 5 months ago. I was trapped in…
Do it Anyway. Do it Now.
After a particularly rough weekend – emotionally… and after much consternation, I finally fell asleep tonight about 2 hours ago. During which I dreamt. It’s been a while since I did. And even longer…
Who did YOU need?
There were a bevy of personalities I felt that if they were in my life or contributed in a significant way, I would have become a very different person. While I don’t outwardly regret who…
Countdown to Clarke!
Excited for this birthday gift. Athena’s Godsister, Clarke, thought that it would be a good idea to include me in her list of phenomenal women to interview for her podcast. I was floored and honored. …
The Return
Have a leisurely day off today. THANK GOD. And so I thought I’d spend a little time detailing the last 2 years. Having a run in with my regular lack of attention to bills that…
Tiny Counselor
Our conversation last night before our bedtime story. Me: Can I ask you a favor? Tiny Counselor: Sure, Mommy! Me: Can I have a bunch of hugs from you? TC: Sure! Are you okay? Me:…
Reflection
Laying here in the darkness, slightly wavy from the effects of the Russian Standard… I think upon what I just saw. Before getting into the shower tonight I stopped to inspect the contents of the…
Awkward Black Girl Who ROCKS
By virtue of being on the team at BET Networks, I had the fortune of attending Black Girls Rock this year. However, by that same virtue, I was only afforded one ticket. So I…