Social Issues

A gorgeous story. An important read. Kin by Tayari Jones An Immersive Experience Great historical fiction offers an immersive experience. It helps us understand historical realities and connect them with our modern lives. Excellent writing allows us to connect emotionally with the story and its characters. Sometimes, it even stops us in our tracks with its beauty or emotional impact. Kin by Tayari Jones is a remarkable piece of historical fiction. I recently read it in prepa

I used my premium Canva account that gives me access to images, not AI to create this. It may not be perfect, but it comes from me. I love books. I love writing them and reading them. I love learning about culture and different lies while relishing the language and the word play created by human beings. I also love supporting other creative acts. If you have written a book, or created theatrical art, or made a podcast, or written a song and I know you--or am interested--I do

One of my hobbies is cross-stitch. Several years ago (around 2015, to be exact), a friend gave me a book of feminist cross-stitch patterns. I opened it with delight and started creating work for myself, my daughter, and my friends. This one hangs in the bathroom, behind my mirror, so that I can see it every day. It reads "Angry, Liberal, Feminist, Woman." Let's break down these words and how they have shifted over recent years. Angry Liberal Feminist Killjoy Expressing Anger