When Sistas Cry

~~~ Like Lady Day, Bessie Smith or me, she sings, “Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine.” It’s cuz, “I’m Waiting to Exhale” in “The Temple of My Familiar.” We’re “Daughters of the Dust” who are “Possessing the Secrets of Joy” as we contend with, “Disappearing Acts” before “Jumping the Broom.” So, like “Jazz” life […]

Remember When…

~~~ With the beginning of a new year there is always a little obsessing about diet and weight loss. In addition, while we are looking to the promise of the future we often glance back at the past. This photograph taken by Keiana Page titled ‘Remember When’ gives us something on which to ponder. […]

A Recipe: Cheese Corn Chowder

~~~ Today as I write this the temperature is steadily declining. With snowfall occurring in many states that have not seen snow in centuries, I thought about something to warm the soul and feet. In addition, it is the time of year when many individuals are focused on eating healthier. Here is a recipe for […]