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dizzy
It's still snowing here in Evanston. I went out earlier today to deliver a birthday gift to Cozbi. She's still Read more
26 Jan 2021
herself
On Saturday morning I watched Herself and when it ended, I did an online search for "how to move to Scotland." Read more
12 Jan 2021
clearing my plate
2020 is on its way out and I'm trying to clear my plate. I had hoped to publish this picture Read more
28 Dec 2020
the truth behind the story
When The Star agreed to publish my essay on Black fantasy fiction in 2019, I was thrilled. After quitting my job Read more
18 Dec 2020
end of an era
For a decade, Edi and I have compiled an annual list of MG and YA books by Black authors. I Read more
13 Dec 2020
let it snow
They're predicting it will snow today. I don't plan to leave the house but still spent a little time this Read more
30 Nov 2020
let hope blaze
I don't want to talk about the election and definitely didn't plan to write a poem about it. But then Read more
9 Nov 2020
heartfelt
It's the end of October and as of this morning, I only have 23K words written. It's not bad, but Read more
31 Oct 2020
gleam
It has been almost a year since my Aunt D'thea was killed in a car accident and my relatives in Read more
19 Oct 2020
play date
Today didn't go as planned. After another spectacular day in Chicago, I thought I would spend today writing and instead Read more
11 Oct 2020