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 …
Healing in Public
If you're just looking for help, scroll to the bottom for a list of resources~ We live in a world today that seems to value the outward appearance of permanent happiness and perfection. From photo filters that make our skin look flawless to waist trainers that make us appear to have hourglass figures, we have …
God is Everywhere
My children left today for a five day trip out of the state - without us. They are in good hands, with capable family members who love them. But that still doesn't stop me from being a nervous wreck (it's kind of my thing). When I texted one of my groups of sister-friends asking for …
6 Weeks ‘Til Summer: Lauryn Hill Said it Best
This is week six in a six weeks series. I have listened to 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' so many times that I'm pretty sure I could sing most of the songs in my sleep. It seemed to cover all the basics of love and relationships in its 16 tracks and I can clearly remember …
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The Tears of a Clown
I got pushed today. Not physically - I'd still be laying on the ground - but spiritually and emotionally. I've been writing on this blog for almost two years. I've talked about everything from politics to education, to my kids mimicking me at Starbucks. But today, I realized that I needed to focus on what's …
Deadbolted and Padlocked: 6 Weeks ‘Til Summer Part 5
This is part five in a six weeks series. It finally happened. If you've been following this particular series of my writing, you know that there's been a change in the midst. If you know me, like I mean know me, you know that the change has centered around my next step career-wise. I'd made …
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Power Boil – 6 Weeks ‘Til Summer Part 4
This is week four in a six week series. This past summer we replaced our old electric cooktop with a new and shiny ceramic one. I was thrilled because the old one cooked unevenly and would often randomly heat up past the temperature setting. What made it even more exciting was the 'Power Boil' setting …
The Dryer Won’t Stop
This is week 3 in a six weeks series. Our clothes dryer does this weird thing. After so many cycles, it won't stop - even after it's powered off. I can hear the signal indicating that it's finished but the drum continues to spin. The last time it happened, about a month ago, I thought …
6 Weeks ’til Summer: Part 2
This is week two in a six weeks series. There's actually two gray eyelashes. And when I looked at them while putting on some mascara, I noticed that they are actually white. And they stick out like a sore thumb. If you read part one in this series, 6 Weeks ’til Summer: Part 1, you …
6 Weeks ’til Summer: Part 1
This is week one of a six weeks series. My gray eyelash is back. I noticed it last week as I was fidgeting with my contacts. I hoped and prayed that it was matter from the irritation of the pollen reeking havoc on my life; but, it wasn’t. My marker of internalized stress is back - …