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Why the Push and the Pause: Black Americans, Civil Unrest, and the Power of Choosing When to Engage
In moments of national crisis and civil unrest, Black Americans often find themselves at the center of the conversation…sometimes by choice, often by expectation. Once again, there has been a noticeable push urging Black Americans to be on the front lines of protest, resistance, and political confrontation with ICE. At the same time, many Black…
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What It Means To Be Black in 2026
To be Black in America in 2026 is to live at the intersection of memory and momentum. It is to carry history in your body while moving through a present that insists on speed, innovation, and constant reinvention. It is to know deeply that joy and grief can share the same room, sometimes the same…
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The Power of Humility…and Why Black Excellence Should Never Be Dimmed
I recently watched an episode of TS Madison’s podcast “The Outlaws” and she put the meaning of humility into perspective for me. Being humble has always seemed like a tool of control, but realizing that it always has been puts me in a whole new headspace. Humility is a powerful virtue. It keeps us grounded,…
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Snoring, Sleep Studies, and CPAPs: My Wake-Up Call as a Truck Driver
If we’ve ever shared a room or taken a long road trip together, you probably already know this about me: I snore. Loudly. I’ve done it most of my life and never thought much of it. With asthma and allergies in the mix, I always assumed it was just part of the package. But things…
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The Evolution of Friendship in Your 30s: Holding On, Letting Go, and Everything In Between (Brace yourself this is a long one…lol)
Friendship is one of the most enriching and complex aspects of being human. While we often view romantic relationships as the emotional core of life, friendships, especially the deep, everyday connections, are equally important. They provide us with companionship, reflection, and a sense of safety. Friends are the people who help keep us grounded. They…
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Hitting the Road — Again
This time, leaving was tougher than usual. We dragged our feet, not quite ready to let go. It was one of those heavy-hearted days the kind that weighs on you even before the wheels start turning. Just 2½ months on the road this time. Just us, the open highway, and a cab full of thoughts.…
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A Lil Time Off
Life Lately: Pop-Ups, Beyoncé, and a Bit of a Scare It’s been a little while since my last post, but thanks to some encouragement from a friend, I’m doing my best to get back into writing. A lot has happened since then! For starters—I got engaged! I also launched a new business, Seasoned Simplicity LLC,…
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The Call I Never Wished
Crazy that the last blog I wrote was about mental health, friends, spirituality, and fitness. I guess I will run things down from the beginning. Now I’m not one to get too personal, but my way of getting things out and off of my chest is to write them. So here goes. Just two days…
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Mental Health, Friends, Spirituality, and Fitness
Learning.Being in the truck so far has been a big learning experience. I have had to re-learn how to be in a relationship with someone that is next to me literally 24/7. This has been tough because the first half of our relationship Jessica was on the road and I was at the apartment working…
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The Process…
Being the typical cancer that I am, I am always thinking…sometimes overthinking to a fault. But over the past few days I have been thinking about my own personal journey since I left home in 2008 and the things that I have learned leading up to this very moment. It’s still crazy to think that…
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