Shay To write is to have words in your soul that matter deeply to you; words that ultimately you hope matter to someone else. Over the past decade I have been blessed to have my words read by others and I like to imagine that they add something of value to my readers. However as more …
Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I had no idea at the time how “different” my family was; in my mind we were just a normal family. Of course being Black and working class, what exactly does it even mean to be normal? My Mom spent most of my childhood being a housewife (I …
Dear Maine, It has been brought to my attention that you are going around telling people that I am leaving you for another state. A larger state, a larger city, something a bit more shiny and exciting. I understand that you are confused about your place in my life, but let me tell you what …