A few weeks ago, Beyonce dropped her latest album, Renaissance. I didn’t listen to it when it leaked. I didn’t even rush to hear it after the official release date. Instead, I heard the buzz. I heard a few things about the album that made me think that this wasn’t for me. Then @Notkarltonbanks didContinue reading “Church Girl: The Intro”
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Guns and Roses
It’s been almost a month since an 18-year-old walked into a grocery store in Buffalo, NY, shooting thirteen people and killing ten of them. He live-streamed part of his attack. The person arrested for this crime has entered a plea of “not guilty.” It’s been nearly three weeks since 19 children and two teachers wereContinue reading “Guns and Roses”
Pass the Mic
One of the best things that came out of this pandemic was Jasmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales. The songs are interlaced with interludes of women telling stories of their romantic escapades. I have a confession to make. I can’t personally identify with a single song on the album. That doesn’t stop me from blasting the musicContinue reading “Pass the Mic”
And the Oscar Goes To…
Did you know that Samuel L Jackson finally got an Oscar last night? An openly queer woman of color also won the Academy’s highest honor. Did you hear about that? Did you know that the movie that won best picture, was about a child of deaf adults (CODA)? Had you heard that Will Packer directedContinue reading “And the Oscar Goes To…”
The Book was Better!
We all know a book supremacist, somebody who swears that the books are better than the on-screen portrayal. Famously, Crissle West, of The Read podcast, is a perfect example. She frequently tells her co-host, Kid Fury, and the listeners how horrible the Harry Potter movies were in comparison to the books. She makes no effortContinue reading “The Book was Better!”
Wonder(ful) Years
When I hear the term “reboot”, I think of turning my computer off and turning it back on again. It is basically my go-to move for all tech support related issues. My computer is frozen. Reboot. My phone is glitching. Reboot. Can’t open a website. Turn it off for a few minutes. It should beContinue reading “Wonder(ful) Years”
Corona Curriculum
We have learned a lot in the last eighteen months. The first thing COVID taught us was an economics lesson, as the laws of supply and demand were on full display as the whole nation experienced a shortage of paper goods. There were price hikes and even fist fights over toilet paper in groceryContinue reading “Corona Curriculum”
Revisit and Revise
Generally speaking, I would prefer people not to touch me, but lately, I’ve been feeling like I need a laying on of hands. If you’re unfamiliar with the practice, it is when the faithful encircle a brother or sister, and stretch out their hands and pray for and speak well over a brother or sisterContinue reading “Revisit and Revise”
Too Late!
I am notoriously late for almost everything. At work, you can count on me coming in two minutes after the meeting has started. When I had to leave my house for church, I would leave about 5 minutes before church was supposed to start, knowing full well it takes 10 minutes to get my kidsContinue reading “Too Late!”
Cards, Candy, and Crap, It’s Cold!
I do not like Valentine’s Day. It usually consists of me running around trying to by cards for every kid in multiple classes. I also try to get something nice for my own kids. My husband doesn’t celebrate, but I do usually pick up one of his favorite candies from the store. I usually alsoContinue reading “Cards, Candy, and Crap, It’s Cold!”
The Gospel According to Gabrielle 