Woollen
I was first aware Of my strange woollen hair When my mother twisted it into three puffs When colorful ribbons … Continue Reading Woollen
Ratatouille
This is a recipe for ratatouille for one of my best friends. It is also a recipe for life*. Dear … Continue Reading Ratatouille
Sticky-Fingers
Friend i saw your eyes gleam when you saw my food Sticky fingers i let you try some and now … Continue Reading Sticky-Fingers
Community
These are the important life pursuits: find your people and find out who are apart from your people. Be reassured … Continue Reading Community
Esteemed
I have often had said to me, somewhat wondrously, that I act like I don’t care what people think about … Continue Reading Esteemed
Unfair
It is fundamental for us to operate from a standpoint that declares that the world is unfair. The just-world hypothesis … Continue Reading Unfair
Blocked
Part of the reason why I undertook this blog project was to get myself writing more. Ever since I have … Continue Reading Blocked
Possibilities
There are things that we can do and there are things that we simply can not. Too often the world … Continue Reading Possibilities
Strong
All I ever wanted to be was a strong black woman which is convenient because that is what people like … Continue Reading Strong
Everywhere
Old friend, I see you everywhere. For 40 minutes, I rode the bus opposite you today Yesterday, you and I … Continue Reading Everywhere
Sameness
It seems lately, according to the global media and certain politicians, that the downfall of humanity will be our differences. As … Continue Reading Sameness
Feelings
I’ve always been someone who could be described as being too sensitive or having a lot of feelings. When I was … Continue Reading Feelings
Legacy
The fingerprinted nature of grief reveals that each experience of it is as unique as the loss it is tied … Continue Reading Legacy
Home
“And where is home for you?” I have made a point to never give the same answer to this question. … Continue Reading Home
Introductions
My name, Naliaka, is an icebreaker in and of itself and I’m quite pleased to have it. Other people with … Continue Reading Introductions
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