Demolition or Renovation?

A little over a year ago, I ventured into the neighborhood next to mine to take walks. I noticed that … More

The Birds Were Singing Songs of Spring

Written on January 10, 2020 This morning, the birds sang in a way I did not recognize at first. They … More

Written during a layover at the Charlotte airport on December 1, 2019. At airports, most travelers seem to fit into … More

Since going completely natural in July 2018 and figuring out what to do with my hair so that it isn’t … More

In 2017, I joined the Black community’s natural hair movement. This story documents my journey. In July 2017, I had … More

Today, I went to Tamarind, my favorite Indian restaurant, after work because I felt like eating comfort food. Whenever I … More

Has the church changed? Or, have I? I haven’t been to an official Sunday church service in months, but I … More

Some people go to the movies, but I go to Café Stella. Primarily, I go because it is an excellent … More

Recently, I found myself wondering how my life ended up where it is. It’s not that my life is in … More

When I started this natural hair journey, one of the first things to go was my bangs. We’d been kindred … More