My life is amazing because of the people who are in it. I have always felt happy about my lot in life. My motivation is to be more present for the ones I love because unlike things people can’t be replaced, they are sacret to life’s purpose, and improve my quality of life. It is … More Cheers!

Once upon a time in 1999, Minneapolis had a poetry scene that hosted so many up and coming artists. The times where different then. Neo soul was emerging and riding parallel to the “bling” era. Artists were clammoring to be scene and heard against the popular construct that was dominating the culture at the time. … More Conversations with Frank..By Stephanie Mann

I learn through the sunrise that our true prize lies when we open our eyes. The energy and purpose that accompanies us with grace as we are able to move about our days with ease. Nature’s echo in the food we eat, reflecting us back at ourselves. Less we never for get that food is … More Happy 1st Sabbath of 2019

Left crates and crates of melon. Right there on the harbor, right next to the ships. Free melon, and no one paid attention but Juniper. He saw them melons, and saw that no one else was tending to them. Finally when the day fell, and the harbor grew scarce of people, Juniper approached the melons. … More Dreams of Juniper in Jupiter’s Moon.

https://www.midnightandindigo.com/ My new online happy place, and a perfect space for aspiring writers of color. Another home screen favorite. It does take a lot of savvy to have an opportunity for this social media experience to work for you. Life is a collection of experiences, we should feel free to explore. Starting with the writers, … More midnight & indigo – celebrating Black female writers

https://nubianrockchick.com/ Love illistrations and this sister is really talented. Her water colored, sistah creations are everywhere, and it’s no wonder why. I had to save her site to my home screen. I wish I had a picture to show you what I mean. I guess your going to have to click into the link to … More Love This! Nubian Rock Chick.

Right here, right now, we are living in times that seem to simultaneosly mirror every other time that came before. Culture’s have united around the world in unlikely places. Conversations are happening with people who never thought they’d meet. The world is smaller because places like Bali, Japan, and Morrocco don’t seem that far away. … More World of Wonders

My years are detailed in trails and blessings. Over flowing feelings of appreciating the tides that bring lessons. Sorrounded by Jesus’ presence, living legend out living elections. Salve for cuts and bruises. The lies that folks be using to gain respect when, they stay hermited in mental prisions..always illin..catching feelings, but swear they can’t breathe..Jesus … More Listen

I once felt a desire to write, and it was as if my hands could not keep up with the words in my head, which seemed to be jumbled all together, a incomplete picture, putting itself together like a puzzle. Pieces assembling into a preset order, eyes squinting looking for familiarity in the rebuilding of … More Writers Block

As December decends its a great time for self reflection. Learning from the lessons of the year, and assessing strengths and weakness is a great way to make personal improvements to one’s life. For me December is not just my birthday month, but also a month to celebrate accomplishments both big and small. The goal … More In the Spirit of the Season