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Beautiful Disaster

image from layoutsparks Beautiful Disaster by Tony Freeman you’re broken, I can’t fix you I thought I had the right tools it seemed like I found paradise but you’re broken and I’m April’s fool you’re broken, I can’t fix you the shattered glass lay pon the floor I’m bruised and bleeding everywhere never chase a [...]

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How Russell Simmons Changed My Life

One reason I love New York City so much is the random celebrity sightings. You get to see stars in their natural habitat, which to me is a lot more interesting than when you see them at an event/overt stalking. I also have channeling powers, so I tend to meet people at really interesting moments. [...]

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Mid-Life Crisis

If I take away love If I take away us If I get up and leave Would that be enough? Letoya – Take Away Love

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The Struggle

I’ve only been in love once. Several others have come close, but I only count the one. Looking back, it’s arguable the best/worst four years of my life. I met him like I do most important men in my life: randomly. He was an acquaintance that quickly turned into something out of the movies.

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“Interesting” Black Man For Hire

“There is nothing more dangerous than an educated black man.” – Unknown Sorry I’ve been gone so long y’all. It’s been kind of crazy. Two months ago I got a new job and have been busy getting situated there. In this crazy economy, I’ve been blessed to get a really great job fairly quickly. I [...]

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We Will Never Forget

It’s been a few years since I spent 9/11 in New York. I remember it like it was yesterday. Here is my story.

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The Commencement Speech I’ll Never Give

This post was originally written in May, the night before my masters program’s “capstone” ceremony. I post it now to commemorate my high school reunion this past weekend (that I didn’t go to, lol)

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