Going Fishing…To Get Through The Day
Last month, before the sun kissed the New York skyline, my love and I headed to Belmar Marina with three friends for a fishing trip. We boarded the Golden Eagle with optimism. It was going…
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Wife First, Woman Last
I don’t know much about marriage But this much I know Ever since I jumped the broom Seven months ago Everybody’s tried to tie me with a bow and gift wrap me tight Of their…
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Holdin’ Fast To Dreams
My First Memory of Langston Hughes I was in fifth grade when I first learned about Langston Hughes. My teacher, Mrs. Whitehead, who would come to class wearing head wraps, African-print ponchos, and dangling earrings adorned…
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Five Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding
Last month was unexpectedly wonderful and it feels sooo good. But enough about my feelings, you want to know the deets, right? Oh, I sure hope so. I officially became a Mrs. on March 10,…
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Where On Earth Is…
Carmen Sandiego. Remember that show? That’s who my fiancé said I looked like when I got dressed for our late Valentine’s Day celebration. We didn’t get a chance to celebrate because I was in Philly…
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A New Year Do-Over
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the above photo as you scrolled through your timeline. You probably almost ignored it until realizing you’ve felt the same way. Double take. Double tap. The truth is, I…
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