In ages past ere wisdom’s height Had sent its piercing ray To cleave the heavy clouds of night And usher in the day. Men’s minds were held in thralldom deep, The slaves to one blind school, Till reasons let this sentence weep “God reigns and right shall rule.” The war…
A reminder, God Reigns
4 things to feed your spirit right now
Tired. I’m familiar with the tiredness that results from mommying, where you are now part zombie from months, years, of sleep deprivation. I know what it feels like to be exhausted from long workdays or just long, busy days in general. I’ve known weariness from personal loss, relationship trials, and growing pains. But this, the…
A Black Mother’s Prayer
I felt the tears, warm on my cheeks last night after I saw this picture—a little George Floyd safe and sound asleep in his mother’s arms. Any mother can feel that smile on her face—that sweet commission to be your child’s comfort, their home. One of the most important tasks you know you will ever be given….
2 bibles and a gun…thoughts on condition and protection
photo from Alexis Franklin/@alexis_art This morning I stopped at Starbucks for a quick breakfast, a protein box, and a hot green tea. As I left, my mind randomly remembered something; the Bible stashed away in my trunk. You know how your brain does, recalls one thing, that makes you remember another thing, and then you…
10 Essays Every Woman like Me Needs Right Now
Here’s a little something to preface the holiday weekend. I came up with ten essays that actually don’t exist but really should because sometimes, Google doesn’t answer all of our questions. 1. I’m still not coming. A Guide to Declining Invites to Events and Festivities in the Post Corona Era. 2. Surviving Instagram: How to…
Have a lovely week…
Happy Monday! I’m thankful for waking up to a new week. I‘m also very grateful that I got my hair braided in small knotless braids just in the nick of time! Back in January, I scheduled an appointment for Friday, March 20th, at 10 am for braids. I woke up the very next morning, March 21st, to news of…