Category Archives: Reflections

A Girl Again

“Hello, little girl!” That is how my father starts every phone call. Even though I expect it, his greeting still makes me chuckle. I’m not sure if he meant to imitate Archie Bunker from “All in the Family,” or if … Continue reading →

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Advice from a Horoscope

A potential escape or romantic adventure will be appealing, just don’t let the others continual talk about cost spoil it. You don’t want to end up in the red, but you shouldn’t have to remain in one place either. – … Continue reading →

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 How Their Hair Became an Expression

I love that I can change my hair often. – Madeline Fall It lifts me up, but its just one part of me – Diarra Fall So I cut it off. Doing so liberated my mind from the bounds that … Continue reading →

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The Tribe

Find Your Tribe “I’m so grateful for my group of friends because they’re such unique individuals. We have this bond — we lean on one another, and we’re inspired by one another. Whenever I’m stressed, I’ll tell one of them … Continue reading →

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How I Mental Health

My definition of a mental-health day is every day. I don’t like the idea that a mental-health day has to stick out among all the other days of the year. On a good day, I deal with rejection by brushing it off; … Continue reading →

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