Hey y’all! I kind of went on a writing rampage a few weeks ago and then my brain got quiet. I haven’t had a lot to decompress (I started this blog because I needed to get somethings off my chest) so I didn’t need to write. But as I’m sitting in front of my computer …
Yearly Archives: 2018
The Laundry’s Never Done
I hate doing laundry. I love having clean clothes and get exhilarated when I see them neatly put in drawers or hung in the closet. But the process wears me out. As soon as I’m ‘done’ I look around, only to find a loose sock that didn’t make it or a pile that’s grown exponentially …
What We Pass On
I went and visited my kids during lunch the other day. I noticed several kids looking at me but didn’t think anything of it – I was dressed like someone who’s living their best life (workout leggings, a tank top, and a cardigan). A couple of days later as we were talking about the size …
Black Exhaustion
Botham Jean died in his apartment. An off-duty police officer allegedly mistook his apartment for hers, let herself in, and killed him. Three days later she was arrested on a manslaughter charge. I’ve watched this story unfold on social media and in the news. I have my theories and suppositions but none of them matter. …
The Thief of Joy
Last week my daughter brought home her first progress report. This is the first year she’s received numerical grades and I was somewhat surprised at my reaction. They were fine, all A’s and B’s but I was concerned about where the grades came from. I also started to wonder how her friends had done. Did …
Unpacking My Bags
My husband and I got to get away this weekend after a very long and busy summer. It was much needed without a lot planned and I packed light. When we got home I had decided that I would promptly unpack all my things and put my suitcase away. Once I saw my bed (which …
Just Wait for It!
The last part of the job journey! Whew!!! Summer break is almost over and it has been a whirlwind. My mom convalesced with us, the kids went on vacation and to various camps, and I spent it taking care of everybody and acting like I was not completely losing it about not having a job. …
In My Feelings
I was in Drama Club in middle school. This should be absolutely no surprise to anybody who really knows me because I can be quite dramatic at times. I attribute it to being in touch with my emotions while others probably chalk it up to me just being a drama queen. Either way, it’s a …
#LivingMyBestLife
Hey y’all! It’s been a while. I’ve been just a wee bit busy and haven’t had the brain bandwidth to sit down and write a coherent post that’s more than about fifty words. Things are slowing down around here and I think I’ve got my groove back. It’s funny how things hit you and this …
Antwon Rose II
On Tuesday, a black unarmed young man was shot in the back while he ran from police. He was the passenger in a car that had been pulled over because it matched the description of a car that shot at someone earlier. As police talked to the driver, Antwon got out and ran. The officer …