…to be reached by Michai (AND ME š©)! The CDCās 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, āHe’ll learnā and… Continue reading Developmental Milestones Continue…
Category: Parenting Chronicles
An Example of Being Black and Proudā¦
By now, I hope youāve seen the cover photo a lot. I also hope youāre able to see it a lot more after purchasing the Comrade Sisters book. Saturdayās 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 Proudā¦
Itās Party Timeā¦ššš¾
Itās been busy around these parts, so let this serve as Novemberās and Decemberās post šš¾. 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 Itās Party Timeā¦ššš¾
āAre Our Schools Better?ā
āThat storyās still being writtenā, is the answer Mr. Wayne Ledbetter gave the attendees at yesterdayās opening of the āRooted In Raceā 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 wouldnāt last in Northās… Continue reading āAre Our Schools Better?ā
Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
ā¦it 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. Iām trying to trust him more so I havenāt checked his grades š«£. He either is eating more meals at the caf, or he has… Continue reading Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
Aināt God Alright?!? šš¾
The emotional struggle I felt since Friday was heavy. So much so, that I didnāt 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 Aināt God Alright?!? šš¾
šš¤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Againā¦and filled with full circle momentsš¤š
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 Festivalās (NBTF) Gala. I knew my window of opportunity was brief, but I couldnāt respond until I confirmed I had something to wear AND that I could get my hair… Continue reading šš¤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Againā¦and filled with full circle momentsš¤š
What Support Looks Like (for me)ā¦
As seen in the picture with some of my Kijijiers yesterday, Iām āfortyishā now and Iāve been asked a couple of times whether I feel older? My responses have been layered since I didn’t have a true baseline last year because I was sick with Covid. What feels different for me this year is my… Continue reading What Support Looks Like (for me)ā¦
Just Be Yourselfā¦
After returning from not the best vacation, to my mother having an urgent surgery while trying to get Michai ready to start summer school, I also had the incredible honor of accepting an invitation to spend time with participants in Triad Restorative Justiceās PBJ Camp. I tend to not ask too many details when I’m… Continue reading Just Be Yourselfā¦
Aggie Mom With Ram Bloodā¦
ā¦Is what Janel says will be on my next pair of Earbobz since we both love WSSU despite Michai enrolling at NCAT, but my pair yesterday represented a journey I couldnāt have imagined. I envisioned my sister being married with kids while I traveled the world as a travel nurse. My sister IS married with… Continue reading Aggie Mom With Ram Bloodā¦