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
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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
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
SPITTING OUT BONES 