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Check out the latest from my blog:Underneath It All: What’s Holding You Back?
You can see it clearly. You know exactly what your ideal life looks like--what you'd do, how you'd live, and how you'd feel if you were just able to live exactly how you wanted. But time, life, circumstances, or finances are in the way and you just can't make it to...
read moreYes, the Truth Can Be Scary
They say the truth can set you free, but I think it can also set your house on fire if you let it go unattended. I'll let you in on a secret. I have an issue with the truth. While I'm not a liar, per se, I just don't like to divulge certain information about myself...
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So You Leaped, Now What?
Did you recently make a major, potentially life-changing decision? Did you agonize over the details before making such a move, or did you close your eyes and jump? No matter what method you used to restart your life/career/health, one thing is common (aside from...
read morePhoto Trippin’: The Getty Museum
Over the past two weekend--yes, both--Le Kid and I have ended up at The Getty Museum. Last Sunday we went on a whim. It was a bright blue day, we were feeling a little stir crazy, and it's free (but parking is $15), so we decided to head on out. This past Saturday,...
read morePhoto Trippin’: The Getty Museum
Over the past two weekend--yes, both--Le Kid and I have ended up at The Getty Museum. Last Sunday we went on a whim. It was a bright blue day, we were feeling a little stir crazy, and it's free (but parking is $15), so we decided to head on out. This past Saturday,...
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Life Is Too Short: Trayvon Martin, Granddaddy, and Me
For the past week I've been thinking, writing and tweeting a lot about Trayvon Martin. In case you aren't familiar with his plight, the 17-year-old Florida teen was murdered on Feb. 26 as he was walking back to his father's home in Sanford, Florida. The young...
read moreUnexpected Surprises: The Milwaukee Public Market
Last month I traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a press trip to visit the Harley-Davidson museum and learn more about black biker culture. Have you ever been to Milwaukee? This was my first trip and I'll be honest, at first, I wasn't excited about it. I thought to...
read moreHow Giving Up Helped Me Get Ahead
A few weeks ago, I was asked to write an essay for GOOD magazine's Hustlin' series about why I quit my teaching job to follow my dream of being a freelance writer. Although I had written about it before, I was asked to think about my switch within the larger context...
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Black Folks Travel, But Why Aren’t There More Films About It?
I posted this article over on Clutch magazine, my "day job," but it's quite fitting for this space as well... ~~ I was getting my daily Shadow & Act fix when I ran across an interesting question by Tambay. Although there have been several films about Africa, you...
read moreOh the Places We’ll Go!
So, le kid and I haven't been exploring as much as I would have liked. Last weekend we DID take a trip out to The Great Park in Orange County to ride the big ballon, but because it's free...spots fill up fast. Alas, we weren't able to take a ride, but we made due by...
read morePhoto Trippin’: Remembering Paris
I can't believe it's been two months since I strolled the streets of Paris. My trip to London and Paris was pretty damn epic. Although I only got to wander the streets of the City of Lights for a day, it definitely made an indelible print on my life. While I was there...
read moreRiding with Harley-Davidson!
Yesterday I landed in Milwaukee, WI to tour the Harley-Davidson museum, HD motorcycle plant, and learn a little bit more about African-American biker culture. Although I didn't think it would be a particularly *fun* trip (I'm here for work), I must say I...
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