…to be reached by Michai (AND ME đ©)! The CDCâs list stops at 5 years. We need a list to help us get through these teenage years!!! As I talk to people, parents and those who aren’t parents, about things Michai says and does, a couple of things I constantly hear are, âHe’ll learnâ and… Continue reading Developmental Milestones Continue…
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An Example of Being Black and ProudâŠ
By now, I hope youâve seen the cover photo a lot. I also hope youâre able to see it a lot more after purchasing the Comrade Sisters book. Saturdayâs panel discussion was a proud experience for me to share with so many Black members of the Winston-Salem community. The opportunity was granted by women of… Continue reading An Example of Being Black and ProudâŠ
Yesterdayâs Fitbit/âAwaiting Carrier (FedEx) Pickupâ/The Devil Is Busy/Womenâs History/Competitive Spirit ChroniclesâŠ
I made it through last weekâs Spring Break with yâallâs nephew, his gaming schedule and expensive eating habits, only to get home Sunday night and notice the face of my Fitbit was coming off on one side. I was too tired to investigate so I rested and decided I would deal with it yesterday morning.… Continue reading Yesterdayâs Fitbit/âAwaiting Carrier (FedEx) Pickupâ/The Devil Is Busy/Womenâs History/Competitive Spirit ChroniclesâŠ
âThis Joy That I HaveâŠâ
ââŠThe world didnât give it, the world canât take it away!â The words I used to describe last nightâs coloring party feel inadequate, so Iâll insert a recap here by sharing what I told the guests along with some additional comments based on what we experienced. ⊠Youâre here for more than coloring. Weâre asking… Continue reading âThis Joy That I HaveâŠâ
Itâs Party TimeâŠđđđŸ
Itâs been busy around these parts, so let this serve as Novemberâs and Decemberâs post đđŸ. Let me also pause to publicly share how grateful I am for what life is offering me at this moment. Watching kids grow up holistically, feeling like a safe space for said kids (and some adults) to trust their… Continue reading Itâs Party TimeâŠđđđŸ
âAre Our Schools Better?â
âThat storyâs still being writtenâ, is the answer Mr. Wayne Ledbetter gave the attendees at yesterdayâs opening of the âRooted In Raceâ Exhibit. As I posted on Facebook, Michai and I benefitted from school choice. I chose to attend Mount Tabor because they had 7 period days and I knew I wouldnât last in Northâs… Continue reading âAre Our Schools Better?â
Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
âŠit did today! Before I explain, let this count as my monthly post and an update after being an empty nester for 30+ days. Michai seems to be doing well. Iâm trying to trust him more so I havenât checked his grades đ«Ł. He either is eating more meals at the caf, or he has… Continue reading Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
Ainât God Alright?!? đđŸ
The emotional struggle I felt since Friday was heavy. So much so, that I didnât know how I was gonna show up for the Vlog yesterday. I went to visit the family who lost their loved one and they gave me some strength. We swapped stories as children watching their parents age and how we… Continue reading Ainât God Alright?!? đđŸ
Oh We Are The Pathfinders Strong (but Iâm a little weak right now)âŠ
While I have mentioned being put out of church from time to time, many of my relationships and childhood memories, and much of my identity are rooted in being raised Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA). The heat weâve endured this summer reminds me of Vacation Bible School (VBS) where my grandfather was a van driver and I… Continue reading Oh We Are The Pathfinders Strong (but Iâm a little weak right now)âŠ
đđ€Winston-Salem is Purple and Black AgainâŠand filled with full circle momentsđ€đ
When the Village Chief calls you answer. The call came Friday AFTER he text to inquire about whether I could attend the National Black Theater Festivalâs (NBTF) Gala. I knew my window of opportunity was brief, but I couldnât respond until I confirmed I had something to wear AND that I could get my hair… Continue reading đđ€Winston-Salem is Purple and Black AgainâŠand filled with full circle momentsđ€đ