This spacious and sunny two bedroom is great for artists, a couple, or small family. It is as charming as a mother-in-law but much more modern and forgiving. When it rains, pay extra attention to the crack in the ceiling, that was from 2005 when he told her, “If it’s love than let it go and … Continue reading »
This song, accompanied by James Swindell’s music video, is simply stunning. And though life hasn’t been so exemplary for miss M, the melodies found in this particular tune makes today feel as if I am floating in a bounty of clouds and grace… Laura Mvula’s freshmen album titled, Sing To The Moon is very polished; the kind of … Continue reading »
When it comes it b lines directly to you on the dance floor. It is rude and disruptive and wants to be heard. You are accepting. When it comes your friends tell you to be careful. Quiet. Gentle. Smart. Patient. Strong. You’re sweating but it’s cold and you rush out of REM into a sort … Continue reading »
This DIY project is merely a tutorial on how I winterized a perfectly swoon-worthy vintage mod chair back in February. And though today is a beautiful sunny first day of April, this winterizing, if you will, seemed like the perfect solution to creating a cozier corner nook in my teeny Brooklyn flat. The winter here has … Continue reading »
Music should wear notes Music should sing lullabies to the babies so they can go to sleep Music should dance — Unknown 4th Grade Girl <3 Continue reading »
So I had a dream last night that I was having an extremely humble poor-man’s wedding—kinda just how I’ve always envisioned and wanted, I guess. I was dressed in a pretty white sweater with jeans but when his mother saw me, with complete disdain she said, “Yeah. You better change.” Going down a long concrete … Continue reading »
No I wasn’t at the 1992 Los Angeles riots. I was 9-years-old on a playground in Hershey, Pennsylvania learning the ropes of boarding school for semi-smart, poor, yet well-behaved kids. Meanwhile, our girl, Dr. Mae C. Jemison (left) took orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992 as the 1st African-American women in space. Mae received … Continue reading »
Maybe it’s because I’m hungry but after finding her world renowned chocolate soufflé recipe, I was shocked that I hadn’t known of her before. Edna Lewis, (April 13, 1916 — February 13, 2006) was mentioned in her obituary as “the South’s answer to Julia Child”— a perfect representation of her legacy. She was born in Freetown, Virginia, in 1916, … Continue reading »
I think this is the third year in a row that I’m going to attempt slinging some African-American historical facts during the month of February—hold me to it. OK? In the meantime, peep this Tumblr blog that celebrates all things black culture and everything else in between. I think you’re gonna like it. Happy Friday Continue reading »
So I drag my ass and a friend to a writing workshop. We bike for almost a half-hour through the blustery rain and cold of Brooklyn. This is my first time attending a workshop since living in San Francisco. We walk in the building, up the elevator, into the hall, over the river and through the … Continue reading »
