Above the Pacific, on the 14th floor, I hear the drums of 121 years of independence. In the corridor, the fire alarm shrieks for five minutes—someone is burning bacon, or ham. I am living my black and white, Lorraine Hansberry fantasy, but on the opposite coast, and an opposite clime. Now, my beloved Panamá.
Author: sbnlynch
When Pretty is No Longer Necessary
I don't know when it happened. It used to be that when I looked in the mirror all I saw was a doe-eyed, beautiful, unblemished façade staring back at me. Even with scant eyebrows, I most often thought myself to be reasonably attractive. I always enjoyed a full head of hair. Even through the multiple … Continue reading When Pretty is No Longer Necessary
While We Watch It Burn
We are bold. We are brassy. We are courageous. Yes, we are strong. But we are also vulnerable. We are delicate. And we are vigilant. I did not intend to use this platform to discuss or pontificate about current events or politics. But in January, 2025, nearly every conversation I have with other mature Black … Continue reading While We Watch It Burn
We Were Invincible
It feels like a destination: Next stop, 62! It is most definitely a journey. And every time I think I've contemplated this enough; I think of something else to say. I want to say something that will give young Black women a way to understand what may happen to them when they are my age. … Continue reading We Were Invincible
Book Review: What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris
What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris William Morrow (June 18, 2024) Driven by the memory of deceased ancestors whose souls linger and permeate the landscape of Dunbar Creek, lawyer Deena Wood is determined to find out who murdered two elderly, Black siblings in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia. When Wood, still recovering … Continue reading Book Review: What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris
Who Will Listen When We Are Old
I have come to the conclusion that one of my best qualities is that I am a good listener. The older I get I tend to attract those who talk—a lot. Usually, they are women who are older than myself. They are widows, or divorcees. They have children, but they have set their children free … Continue reading Who Will Listen When We Are Old
Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age
Many of us have nursed a rather complicated relationship with money over the years. So, if you were not prone to budgeting before you were fifty years old, getting started might be a bit of a challenge. In the past, and for myself, getting money was not necessarily difficult— it was holding it that created … Continue reading Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age
Let Me Tell You a Story…
Have you ever wondered how domestic abuse affects a little girl? Almost daily I read posts on social media that wish “happy heavenly birthday” to somebody. Presumably somebody who is cherished, somebody who is missed, and most often it is a parent. I often believe some people do this to prove to others just how … Continue reading Let Me Tell You a Story…
Crush Anxieties
I promised my therapist that I would not look at job boards for at least a week. It's only been a few hours, and already I am feeling anxious. I know, I know... Only three months ago I declared my freedom from never having to work a job, ever again. But, I have yet to … Continue reading Crush Anxieties
On the Quest for a Doctor Who Gives a Damn
We've read the history. We've heard the stories...stories about Black women (and Black men) whose bodies have been used for experimentation. We know that they think Black women don't feel pain. We are not their delicate, examples of femininity. We ask for medication because we are addicted. This, along with the general mistrust of the … Continue reading On the Quest for a Doctor Who Gives a Damn
SPITTING OUT BONES 