Wow. It’s been a while. Lots of things have happened, not the least of which was a whole-ass global pandemic. It seemed like it would never end, and now here we are far on the other side of it — so far, in fact, that people hardly react when they hear someone has COVID. For what it’s worth, I’ve somehow managed to go unscathed despite … Continue reading Is This Thing On?
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I hadn’t planned to write again so soon after my last post, at least not until after Morocco to share that trip, but life doesn’t always go as planned. I received some news yesterday about a family friend — really, a family member — and I’d like to say a few words about this man who was my “other dad.” When I was not quite … Continue reading My ‘Other’ Dad
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Wow, did 2019 suck. It kicked off with the death of my friend Renata. On the heels of that, a friend nearly committed suicide. Mere days later, my father-in-law died, and then in May, my mother lost her battle with cancer. (It wasn’t much of a battle. She never stood a chance against that monster in her lung.) I’ve written about this before. No need to … Continue reading Mind the Gap
It is now four, nearly five, months since my last post … a post that was not only the first part of two regarding our July 2018 vacation, but that was even then already several months late for various reasons I won’t bother repeating here. I finally got the Spain post done and was working on editing photos from our eight days in jolly ol’ … Continue reading Detours Ahead
It’s been nearly five months since I moved to Norway from the states. One would think I’d be well situated in either The Honeymoon Phase, in which everything about my new home seems exotic and charming, or the Homesick Like a Mofo Phase, in which I long for my homeland, what with its large grocery stores, hair products for women of color, and a language … Continue reading Home.
I’ve never been one to seek attention. Some people would love to be Beyoncé. Me? I’d rather be one of her backup singers — you know, like the rest of Destiny’s Child. (#PoorMichelle #PoorKelly) So parties in my honor have never been something I’ve sought. I remember when I turned 9 and my mom invited a few girls over for a birthday party. These were … Continue reading This Is 50: The Birthday
Where the Road Takes You 