Teach Me How to Love
I am not one of those women who started planning her wedding at age five. Despite my hopeless romantic status, I have not prematurely chosen wedding colors, a venue, or even a dress style. Yet I have always had an…
In This Moment: A Birthday Post
The Monday before last, I was strolling between stores at an outdoor shopping center with my grandfather. “You had a good day yesterday,” he said. He had been there for my “good day,” seated in the front row at my…
Book Signing Re-Cap & Photos
I unveiled the book to the world – or my little corner of it – on June 8th. It was an awesome and humbling experience. I’m grateful to those who came to support me, as well as those who were…
Paying Inspiration Forward: Maya, My Book & Your Dream
I considered many things while working on my upcoming book. Who was it for? What story was I trying to tell? What would people think of it, and of me? There is one thing that did not occur to me…
The Evolution of Love
Relationships are full of peaks, valleys, and periods of individual and collective growth – all of which create a more meaningful bond. Listen as I share my experience in my spoken word piece “The Evolution of Love.”
A Leap of Faith: I Published a Book!
Some people take dramatic leaps of faith; others wade. He goes with us either way. Years ago, after my second open mic performance, another artist approached me and said, “I need your book.” Since I had written just three spoken…
Love & Basketball: Expectations
As a child, my life expectations were simple: that my parents would provide my needs; that I would have fun; that a successful career and great love were in my future, and that the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team…
