Today is a big day in my life: just 5 years ago to the day, I came out to declare and own my truth! To those who deserted me: For years, your lack of empathy, care and connection crippled me emotionally. But, 5 years later, I'm happy to say that I've been able to heal and move on. I will cherish the good memories and life moments that we shared for a reason or a season. Please know, I no longer harbor ill feelings toward you. I wish the best for you.
Picture it, 2020, a complete dumpster fire. Ok, but for real, 2020 has certainly been one for the records…of terrible, horrible, no good, very bad years! Remember that book from your childhood – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? It has been 9 ½ months since my last blog. It was... Continue Reading →
It's the end of 2019 and damn, it went fast! Am I right, sis? I woke up this morning unable to sleep and trying to figure out how to write this blog post. Because, how do you sufficiently culminate the end of a decade into one post? Well, you don't. So, here's a look in... Continue Reading →
Hey sis! If you've been following along my blog, you might recognize the title of this post. Today is a big anniversary in my life – the day I publicly shared my truth, my coming out! If you knew me back in 2016, you'd know that I was anxious, a bit reserved yet direct (an... Continue Reading →
Y’all, I haven’t written a blog post in six months. JINKIES! So, I’m back. I’m here. I’m queer (Happy Pride Month, y’all). And, ladies and gents, we’ve made it halfway through 2019. SAY, WHAAAAA?! Well, over the past few months, I’ve awoke being unusually grateful for waking up another day.... Continue Reading →
Friends, we are now in the days of Marie Kondo (The KonMari Method). “Does <insert here> bring you joy?” If you’re like me, you’ve likely already binged her series on Netflix, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” I was recently reading an article about our friend, Marie. “There are some messes in life... Continue Reading →
Ooof – 2018 has been a wild one. Am I right, sis? I’ve been spending several weeks trying to figure out how to write this blog post. Because, how do you sufficiently culminate an entire year into one post? And, if you know me well, you know I’m a very reflective person. You’ll... Continue Reading →
Normally, my posts have a bit of wit. They're often full of sass and crass. Well, today's post is a bit more serious. There comes a time in everyone's life where you know you're doing something good. But, it terrifies you. But, you do it anyhow because it's the right thing to do. Well, my... Continue Reading →
“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. I believe that we, all humans, deserve equal rights. Boom. Done. Period. Now,... Continue Reading →
It’s been nearly three months since my last post. As I sit here on my rooftop patio with a glass of sauvignon blanc and a gentle breeze, I can’t help but feel like I’m a pseudo-Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City. Now, that could be because I’ve recently been obsessed with Sex and... Continue Reading →
Joshua Hartley 