This week I couldn’t help but reflect on the fact that it’s been 7 years since I’ve seen my brother’s face. Yes, I still get teary-eyed at times when I think about how I miss him. I started to think about what it really means to be a ‘sister’ or a ‘brother’, what is unique […]
For Music Monday, I’m finally sharing a post I wrote a few months ago as homage to producer, artist, and dj, 14KT’s upcoming release tomorrow, “Nickel & Dimed” (8/27/2013), stay tuned for the review… Lately as I’ve been recording more and getting in a creative flow with music, I decided to write this post with […]
Yesterday morning I got the news that an incredible young man who’s life I touched, who touch me with his kindness & helpfulness, just cheerful spirit, was shot & killed Tuesday night. I’m still trying to believe it. Kevin Ambrose, this bright, talented 19 yr old student who used to come to my program, InnovaTeen […]
Many people reading the title of this post may assume that this would be about open relationships, casual dating, friends with benefits, or something along that line. I mean when someone says ‘no strings attached’, we tend to think of people wanting to have the freedom to do whatever they want with no commitment, however, […]
Sometimes a man (or in a guy’s case, a woman) you might never expect, can turn out to be the love of your life. But how would you know? No, it is not his bank account, how often he takes you out, the kind of job or career he has, if you both ‘clique’, or […]
As we celebrate the birthday of a phenomenal man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., there is so much we can take from the example he was, his life, and what he stood for. He was a person who stood for justice, equality, peace, and so much more. At different stages of my own life, there […]
For those that may not know or have forgotten how to pray, for those that need a word of healing, comfort, and understanding, for those that may need an answer, something that touches them in a powerful way, but most important because of the power of prayer, I share lifting up these words… Dear gracious […]
To the fathers, sons, brothers, nephews, uncles, grandpas, husbands, boyfriends, friends, mentors…Last week I wrote this simple letter to express love and appreciation of Black men and recorded it, and I decided to share it with you… Spoken over two beautiful piano pieces, the music of: ‘De Novo Adagio’ by Alicia Keys (off her “Girls […]
This past week I participated in a conversation on “Setting Boundaries: How Far is Too Far? In Love, Sex & Relationships”. A few of the things we discussed included types of boundaries: physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and sexual. We talked about why it’s important to set boundaries, specifically in dating or the development of a […]
I wasn’t going to post this, but after what just happened to me, I felt it laid on my heart to share this testament to how walking in love and trust allows God to bless us and reveal how awesome He is… Yesterday, while having a lot on my mind & parking, I swiped another […]
