This is why I say poetry are our jazzy, wiggly uncontrollable babies — I am pregnant with poetry. This is a surprising fact because when I used to think of the process of poetry, I would try to come up with words to express where I am coming from by avoiding prose altogether. …

If you’re single and lovin’ it, then Ciara’s words should be a jewel — Yes, if you are married you can certainly still root for and encourage single women. Last month, Ciara released, “For Da girls” where she advocated single women not needing men and gave a shout out to those women who love themselves. In the lyrics, she says, This is for the…

I started an ‘Atomic Habits’ journey a while back. What happened? — On August 25, 2021, I wrote an article about my experience after reading James Clear’s Atomic Habits. A book that was seriously life changing. I downloaded the free Habit Tracker Templates and picked at least three things I wanted to change bit by bit and…it worked! Is James Clear’s Book ‘Atomic Habits’ Another Quasi Self Help Manual Or Is It Truly Groundbreaking? By now, unless you’ve been completely out of the loop, you’ve heard of James Clear’s Atomic Habits.medium.com

Black women should learn to make up their own minds without social media doing it for them. — As women, we face sexism and other ordeals unique to our gender and sex. However, we as Black women, are bombarded with ill messages pertaining to our womanhood and our Blackness. …

Learning about Type 2 Diabetes is becoming an interesting ride thanks to the internet — A page from my Type 2 Diabetic diary… The below information is based on personal data and observation. If you have found info contrary to what you find here, please be kind to educate in the comment section while being respectful. Thank you! When a person finds out they have…

Only these two churches got it somewhat right, and somewhat wrong — The fire in my heart burned bright for Christ and the people that evening as we all sat together and made buttery rolls with glistening square pieces of ham and talked of family, winter, and the homeless who were just beyond the double doors, waiting for their meals. Volunteering at a Lutheran church It was…

A poem and prose about old comforts and new health — One Piece- small piece while watching, ‘One Piece’ Then the old me closes the door of my mind bows as she lets new Me In on new secrets naturally sweet ones memories are bound— by crusty bread and deep red wine Even though I am managing my Type 2 Diabetes…

Social media gives us “harsh” repetitive reasons for not having kids, let me give a fresher, benign perspective — from the womb they come heavy blessings from above — teary nights and stubbed toes Many are offering very hard opinions as to why they do not want children. I want to offer my “soft” opinion on the matter with(hopefully) zero offenses occurring. I’m a bit lazy… First of all, my laziness is astounding…

Reflections on the interdependence of culture, anime, and race. — an anime lends a shine and a beat of life to my soft, Black heart Over on Substack, I completed a 20-minute podcast on how and why I got into anime and explained why this medium is life-changing and significant for me as a Black woman. Looking over the chapter…