Not me being allergic to the Sun – and 5 other lessons I learned about my favorite Springtime hobby

I typed “staring into the sun” into Google last week just to see what we were working with… because if you know me – you know that absorbing as much sun into my body (my face especially) is my favorite thing to do. But if you know me you also know that I always tryContinue reading “Not me being allergic to the Sun – and 5 other lessons I learned about my favorite Springtime hobby”

On Critical Race Theory

A few weeks ago the Alabama State Board of Education, permanently banned Critical Race Theory in public schools. I saw the news on Twitter and laughed because I was so blown away by the audacity of it all. As someone who minored in African American studies, this ongoing debate on Critical Race Theory, its mettle,Continue reading “On Critical Race Theory”

5 Exclusive Summer Stays for 2021

Picture of Lennox Hotel Miami Beach via tripadvisor.com Spring is in the air and as the days grow long and the lines for COVID-19 vaccines grow longer one can not help but get excited about the prospect of a finally taking a relaxing Summer getaway. Vacation season eluded us last year, so we have beenContinue reading “5 Exclusive Summer Stays for 2021”

Staycation, All I ever Wanted

Why do you go on vacation? Is it to relax? Is it to get away? Is it to explore? Is it to gain new perspective? For me, vacations are a chance to relax. All I want to do is chill, forget what is going on in my life, and lay in the sun. I takeContinue reading “Staycation, All I ever Wanted”

I’ve Always Known

Photo by imgED I’ve known I was Black since the beginning…but it was nothing I ever shied away from. I considered myself lucky and set apart in my average, suburban, Chicago town and in my small, small school but I only felt that way because my parents told me I was. All of my friendsContinue reading “I’ve Always Known”