Disappearing Acts

You ever have those people who can be considered extras in your life? The folks that don’t really have a supporting role or a main part within your life yet they are a constant staple in the background?
Well, for me, I find myself noticing those folks who sit on the bench or are in front [...]

Foreign Object

Briskly walking through the streets, thinking of lying in bed to rest up for another day, I make my way to my building.
Luck and time are on my side as I see the elevator awaiting my arrival.
Pressing the button for my floor, I contemplate the many activities I must complete before I count sheep.
Finally, the [...]

Ghetto Cart

I tried to come up with a story to explain me finding this cart in the hallway last week. But I could not find the time to make up a story that would seem creative and entertaining at the same time.

But what I am left with is with is the realization that I live in [...]

Door 2 Door Trash Inquiry

While walking out of my building this morning I came across a bag of trash blocking the door.

After returning to the building and watching a bit of the morning news, I heard a series of knocks in the hallway followed by several doors closing.
And then, I heard a knock on my door.
“Housing,” the voice said [...]

Friday’s Random Thoughts

Fathering Children
Sitting around in a group of people, I found myself. I didn’t understand how the subject came up but one of the folk in the group spoke about his child.
The man is 31. He has a son who is 18. His 18 year old son is now a father. So this makes the dude [...]

Does Low Income Equal Low Class?

Most of you know by now that I am what you would call a Morning Person. I appreciate the title and own up to all that it stands for.
Like most mornings I jump out of bed with ease. This morning I woke up on the couch.
I arrived home late last night (or should I say [...]

When Finding Yourself Goes Wrong – Part 1: Finding Love in the Big City XVII

After a long hiatus for lady OP, as I am in the process of finding myself – you know the discovery of the reason why I’m here, whom I’m meant to influence and/or love and all of that heady psychobabble – I’m back and ready to rejoin the writing world with a doozy of a [...]

This Is Why I Blog

Forgive me bloggers for I have sinned. It has been 20 days since my last post.
When I don’t blog or write for that matter, I find myself feeling disappointed in myself. feeling as though a goal that I have set out to accomplish is not being met. This trickles down and brings self doubt and [...]

Momma Loves Me, Not

Who knew that having a mother who loves you is a foreign concept to some people?
Often, I wonder why people decide to have children. I’m sure there are plenty of reasons. Perhaps, you forgot to pop that pill or maybe old boy or girl didn’t feel like using a condom, because natural feels better or [...]

Lost Ones

So while writing a friend of mine, trying to explain why he shouldn’t move out of the “hood” and the merits of staying and making it a home, I had to put myself in his shoes – someone trying to be upwardly mobile, even borderline bougie would obviously believe that the ‘burbs are the promise [...]

Enjoy the Skin You’re In: Nothing Like An Oreo Cookie

With the guidance of mom, I was able to grow up in an environment of diversity. Yes, I stayed in what would be called the hood. The area consisted of the working poor, the bummy poor, and the poor souls that just couldn’t catch a break.
My mother knew better then to allow me to grow [...]

What Is Good Hair

What is Good Hair?
Is Good Hair something that you can eat?
Does it feel good when you touch it?
Does it smell good when you put your nose to it?
Does Good Hair comb its own self?
Does Good Hair wake up in the morning and wash that man right out of your hair?
Is it that type of hair [...]

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