I was in college when I first learned that the famed author Alexander Dumas was Black. I was way into my forties when I learned that his father…Continue readingStalking Dumas
I’m a huge fan of Finding Your Roots. I’m fascinated by history, lineage and the stories that connect people in ways beyond the nuclear family. My eyes widen…Continue readingLineage
I love bad boys/girls. Not just flawed, but “are you freaking kidding me?” flawed. No amount of therapy can unravel that tangled web of crazy. Therefore, my infatuation…Continue readingAntihero or Antichrist
Masha Keja I was first introduced to this designer handbag back in 2014 during my 20th Wedding Anniversary trip to Paris. I’m a bag lady. Simple bags. No…Continue readingFashion Forward
Movies. I’ve always loved movies. I didn’t know it at the time, but it felt as if the stories I’d watched as a child mirrored my own. I…Continue readingWhy I Love…
Tracy Reese in My Life. Okay, now, before anyone goes all Clark Griswald, Christmas Vacation kidnapping Tracy Reese, wrapping her in a big, red bow and delivering her…Continue readingWhy I Need…
Every time I set foot inside the Jardin du Luxembourg, I am assaulted by a cacophony of sounds. Birds nestled upon sprigs, their choruses and calls blanketing the…Continue readingMarie’s Garden
These were some of the first pictures I took back in 2012. Thirty-four days spent reconnecting with that part of my fears, and dreams, and doubts, and…Continue readingReflections
Once upon a time, I fancied myself an amateur film critic. Yeah, arrogance is bliss. But it was more than just about an ego trip. By reviewing films,…Continue readingBack In The Day
Pont de la Tournelle. Paris is a city of bridges. 37, to be exact. Pont de la Tournelle happens to be my favorite. During my first trip to…Continue readingWhy I Miss…
It’s been almost six weeks since returning from a 3-month stay in Paris. I’m still processing. Still reflecting. Still pondering. But, mostly, thawing. While I was safely tucked…Continue readingA Slow Thaw
