Welcome to class, students. Today I'm going to drop some knowledge on you about National Poetry Month. <--- There it is. Read it. Throughout the month of April, I am going to revise some of my favorite poems and dedicate them to the people in my life. Today's piece is inspired by the ... » Learn More about In Honor of National Poetry Month
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Project Optimism: Right Under My Nose
I was a junior in college, calling home a few times a week to assure my mom I hadn't been incarcerated. She used to be super excited to hear from me, but with each subsequent call, she seemed increasingly rushed, like she didn't she didn't have time to talk, which was impossible because I'm pretty ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: Right Under My Nose
The Things She Carried
In the wake of any relationship's conclusion, via break-up or death, we carry pieces of that person with us long after their face fades from sight. Without warning, we are transported back into time. Bette Midler's "The Rose" triggers memories of my Grandmother's funeral. One whiff of Calvin Klein's ... » Learn More about The Things She Carried
Dear Beyonce…
I'm pretty much a fan of anything Beyonce does, but the other day when I was rocking out to Pandora, one of her old songs, "Cater 2 U" (her dumb spelling, not mine), came on and I kinda wanted to kick her. The song is all about women caring for their men to the extent that it makes me want to vomit. ... » Learn More about Dear Beyonce…