“I’d move the F on! I actually wouldn’t be with a loser like that in the first place.”
— Beatrix, age 13, is watching the Billy Eillish documentary and has thoughts about her boyfriend choices.
Statuses
Michael Wade suggests there may be a missing item on your to-do list.
One thing to know about me: I very rarely make promises, but I keep every single one I make.
Current Thought Pattern (which I will likely write more on): For Black folks, our ancestors and relations — our people — are our generational wealth. And, we use this cultural currency in much the same way.
A must read is my friend Mo Perry’s latest message; Sentimental Hygiene
I think this has led to… the sense that our very identity and tribal belonging are dependent on feeling very angry and very scared. Trouble is, those feelings…aren’t good for you.
Whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.
(Had a dream last night where this verse appeared in the above paraphrased form. Proof that you can take the boy out of the church but you can’t take the church out of the boy)
Related: Hiking Is an Ideal Structure for Friendship – The Atlantic
My wife is my best friend so… Confirmed.
My wife and I have been taking walks in our neighborhood at night when weather and time permits. Not long ones. A mile or two. But, they’ve been incredibly rewarding. Offering a chance to talk, observe, and connect in ways a busy life often doesn’t allow. Recommended.
BB’s got a squeezebox…
Your occasional reminder that when you don’t see me posting things here it’s because I’ve been working all day on the things I post about here.