The Infinity Principle
I have mathematically proven that life has meaning. I am serious, and I can prove it too! When I was…
The Thing about Tyler and its Art
I never quite understood the desire to abandon your home and community; to look at something and not feel a…
In This Place
In this placeOf a flawless cobalt skyOccasionally curtained in fleecy white patches. In this placeOf cool whispering breezesBeneath the sleepy…
Bail Reform: Where to Begin?
I began my journey investigating our current bail system months ago with an eye to advocating for bail reform. I…
A Tale of Two Healthcares
Why and How I Advocated for Myself to Change My Treatment Plan Sunday, February 21, 2021I “messed up” my foot…
A Collective Response
My father was a jeweler in Virginia Beach, VA for over 40 years. For most of that time, he owned…
Making a Mental Health Decision
Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of tapering off my antidepressant. Yep, I am one of the 19.1% of…
Willie Valley: A Black Community in Southeast Smith County
I want to share some gems of history from an interview I had with my favorite octogenarian: Mr. Ernest Pugh.…