Stuff I Write About

[Happy Valentine's Day! Feb. 14th] In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I decided to post an entry about a moment that I love. It was shortly after meeting one of poetry’s great literary heroines; Sister Sonia Sanchez. This was a remarkable moment not only because of who she is but what she represents. To be able to not only see her but meet her was an honor and privilege. Below is a poem I wrote in response to that encounter and the entry that follows. Date: November 11, 2006 Time: Mid-morning on a beautiful sunny day in late fall Place: Vertigo Bookstore (College Park, Maryland) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In Love and Teaching Ooooo Whoo… I want to touch you I want to reach you in parts unseen I want to pour out my love on you in way that there's no doubt you've been loved. Give you a smile to make you forget trouble ever was I want to touch you, touch you, and reach....your mind. I want to reach you and, make your mind bend Take your thoughts to new heights I ...

Date: Somewhere around December 12 th 2006 Time: Afternoon Place: Baltimore A Woman's Work… On a chilly Saturday afternoon, I went to help a friend do some cleanup work around the rental property she owns in Baltimore City. An out of the ordinary task for both myself and my friend as usually she contracts labor every other week or so to keep the property looking pretty, but today as most entrepreneurs know she is resigned to wear multiple hats, and I go along to assist. When we arrive, I assess the property (as I am seeing it for the first time) and from the onset it seems this will be a quick concerted effort. The property is a modest but impressive 10 unit building owned and operated by my entrepreneur / growing real estate mogul friend. It has a nicely manicured lawn surrounding an aged but well kept brick building with windows and doors neatly trimmed in white paint. We quickly divvy up the chores. I am on outdoor trash detail, of which I am excited because I get use one of th...