“…The world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it away!” The words I used to describe last night’s coloring party feel inadequate, so I’ll insert a recap here by sharing what I told the guests along with some additional comments based on what we experienced. ◦ You’re here for more than coloring. We’re asking… Continue reading “This Joy That I Have…”
It’s Party Time…🎉🎁🍾
It’s been busy around these parts, so let this serve as November’s and December’s post 💁🏾. 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 It’s Party Time…🎉🎁🍾
“Are Our Schools Better?”
“That story’s still being written”, is the answer Mr. Wayne Ledbetter gave the attendees at yesterday’s opening of the “Rooted In Race” 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 wouldn’t last in North’s… Continue reading “Are Our Schools Better?”
Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
…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. I’m trying to trust him more so I haven’t checked his grades 🫣. He either is eating more meals at the caf, or he has… Continue reading Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
Ain’t God Alright?!? 🙌🏾
The emotional struggle I felt since Friday was heavy. So much so, that I didn’t 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 Ain’t God Alright?!? 🙌🏾
Oh We Are The Pathfinders Strong (but I’m a little weak right now)…
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 we’ve 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 I’m a little weak right now)…
💜🖤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Again…and filled with full circle moments🖤💜
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 Festival’s (NBTF) Gala. I knew my window of opportunity was brief, but I couldn’t respond until I confirmed I had something to wear AND that I could get my hair… Continue reading 💜🖤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Again…and filled with full circle moments🖤💜
What Support Looks Like (for me)…
As seen in the picture with some of my Kijijiers yesterday, I’m “fortyish” now and I’ve 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)…
Just Be Yourself…
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 Justice’s PBJ Camp. I tend to not ask too many details when I’m… Continue reading Just Be Yourself…
Aggie Mom With Ram Blood…
…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 couldn’t 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 Blood…