Apology Desired/Expected
There are some apologies from public figures that I desired and expected, perhaps stupidly. I am glad that I didn’t […]
High Anxiety
Just because you feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean I tried to make you uncomfortable. Was it something I said? Was it […]
We found each other despite our friends – Happy Valentine’s ...
My husband and I have several friends in common who we’ve known long before we were married. None of them […]
The Dichotomy – Those that Have, Those that Have Not
I am torn apart and set asunder by the dichotomy I witness daily; the striking differences in the way people […]
Envy or Not – I say not
Envy or not. I say not. This past Christmas, my husband and I traveled to Atlanta and Charlotte. We had […]
The First Wrong (Murderers of Jazmine Barnes)
I wrote The First Wrong in May 2009 and posted it to my blog. It was written in response to […]
Some “ings” in my life and on my mind
I’ve been having some “ings” in my life and on my mind. Here we go: Learning how to love. Learning […]
Side or direct – Me, Too
Sometimes, it’s the side-eye and other times the direct eyes. It is menacing men, four, five, ten and twenty years […]
So much more than pretty
It struck me the other day that the most and often only thing I hear people say to little girls […]
But when do I clap – Understanding Chamber Music
His voice filled me from the sheer beauty of it – the deep register and clear tone. I didn’t understand […]
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – guest ...
The music of Queen Genius of Soul Aretha Franklin has been part of my life since I became aware of […]
Good Customer Service
Recently, I’ve had good customer service in a few places. I used to experience good service so regularly that it […]
Our Love in Write on the Dot Volume IV
There is no greater thrill for me than seeing something I’ve written in print. and I am pleased to have […]
You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote ...
You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote it. Everything you think, you don’t have to say. I […]
In fascination and in love
I have this habit – I fall in love with people regularly. I find people fascinating. I meet new people […]
Get an Effin’ Website
I first started drafting this post about a week and a half-ago. Had Intended to post it sooner but working […]
Why Don’t We Do Better?
Why don’t we do better, when it’s clear that we could? I’ve been trying to push this post out for […]
Here’s to the hosts
Here’s to the hosts with the most, who open their homes, share their culinary (or food-ordering) prowess, uncork bottles of […]