There are moments I wish I would have been wreckless in my youth Not so thoughtful A little less mature Should have partied all night, slept all day Moments I wish I would have been less committed to commitment Ok with making the wrong decisions Less focused on the right path Simply allowed life to … Continue reading »
Lorine Gray: This Time I Win
Happy to support my little cousin. Continue reading »
Goodbye Raheem
February 10, 1981 God granted permission for the skies to open and a world to change Raheem Kamil Chaney Her Big Boy They called him P-Dot Some simply said, “Yo Rah” For Raheem means merciful, kind, and compassionate On further breakdown he’s a servant And I can remember the look in your eyes when you spoke … Continue reading »
Beautiful Black Hair
Black hair is beautiful… I love everything about our hair, the texture, the way we’re able to style and decorate it and the endless looks we create with it. I love our hair! This is from the Hair Festival in Columbia this weekend. Continue reading »
My. Cousin, My Brother, My Friend…
I woke up this morning excited for many reasons. A dear friend is graduating this weekend, another will be in town for the occasion. I was ready to cook or be there as needed, whatever the case may be. And then I got a call from my mother. Some deaths come from the left and … Continue reading »
G.R.I.T.S
I like my grits smooth and creamy Not too much salt Hold the sugar Light on butter See I like my grits thick Fulfilling in every way Wrapping around my tongue Slowly trailing down my throat Giving me something to last me over Sometimes I like them flavored Add some parmesan or asiago to the … Continue reading »
New $100 Bill
The Federal Reserve has announced it will begin circulating a new $100 bill in October. The revamped bill includes added security features to prevent it from being forged by counterfeiters. $100 BILL’S HIGH-TECH FEATURES: Bell in the inkwell changes from green to copper when titled 3-D blue security ribbon woven into paper, not printed Portrait … Continue reading »