Weep, Pray, Walk
Mine have been praying people for generations. I began my prayer life as a child, blessing every meal, and offering thanks at the close of each day. Walking prayers... Read more.
I was Hungry & You Gave Me Food (Coffee?)
“for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35 (NRSV) God moves... Read more.
You Inhabit My Days & My Nights
Beloved, I no longer remember the details of my dreams about you, confirming that you are gone. One morning, awakened from slumber, I knew that you’d entered my... Read more.
Prologue: Now There is Silence
Welcome to Generative, which all began with a conversation, as most things do. I tell stories about my family and friends, and so often, people say they’ve never... Read more.
You Don’t Know This Me
I wrote this story as a response to the prompt: My Biggest Secret: Stories We Keep Hidden and performed it live on stage at Joe’s Pub on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.... Read more.
My Voter Story in Three Acts
Recalling ancestral knowledge embedded deep within my soul, I describe myself as a Griotte and Empath. A griotte helps keep the past alive by commemorating it for... Read more.
Legacy, Distilling My Origins
I am yet distilling my origins. Hear this my treasured, most honored ancestors: I understood the assignment. Let’s call this life what it is; rebuking the abiding... Read more.