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75 and Alive Celebration: Essentials for Senior Travel
We came by new knees and hips, by walkers and canes, by glittering gym shoes, swagging attire, every hairstyle known to man, some blinging, and all swinging at our Celebration Caribbean Cruise. The stars – everyone born in 1950. What?! Part I: The First Leg, San Juan, PR Planning It took Travel Agent, Maggie Longley…
Laughing Amidst Chaos: Finding Balance in Social Media Consumption: Don’t Get Caught Up!
Ok! I have already told y’all how important I think it is to protect my sanity. Meet the Press, The View, and your posts give me the news. I can’t sit languishing in the national news for breakthrough reports. We are so inundated with the craziness of brewing fascism that I must vet my sources…
Memories of Jubilee Showcase: A Gospel Infusion
HAPPY JUNETEENTH! I’m currently watching a documentary about Black Gospel music on TCM, “How They Got Over.” This film evoked memories of my Sunday mornings, watching Jubilee Showcase with my mom and grandmother. The film is in black and white, and I thought “I been Black a long time.” What?! The Dixie Hummingbirds, the Blind Boys of Alabama,…
Exploring Harlem: Local Eats and Iconic Personalities
The Last Go round It’s Kevin Day!!! What’s so hot about seeing Kevin? He is the ultimate New York talent whose generosity greets my every visit to his city. This time, I insisted on taking him to lunch, so my friend, Pat, and I Ubered to MOM’S KITCHEN & BAR IN NYC to meet him.…
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The Fire of Resistance: Uniting For Love
Every day, I have to take holy breaths. You see, I am in awe of the loyal audience His Majesty Misery commands. With scepter in hand, he anoints them. “More, more,” they cry—and he delivers the deeds they crave. He leaves his mark on every agency that once represented human decency—of which he has none.…
A Rainy Day in New York: Art, Family, and Memories
MoMA, Whitten, MaryAnn, and Reed Finally, we were ready to hit the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), and I was thrilled to plan the visit with my cousin, MaryAnn de la Cerna. Once again, we braved the rain—because fair warning: Mr. K. and I don’t seem to bring the sunshine. It snowed in Paris and…
Why I Love New York: Soul Food and Jazz Experiences
Part 2: Why New York? I live in Florence, AL, but I am originally from Chicago, “Second City.” I love my Southside roots and still sample all the city’s culture and style. While Chi has my heart, my soul pumps when I visit New York. While writing this, I realized the difference between the two…
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