Grief

Last week my grandmother, Nellie, passed away. Even though it’s been a while in coming, it still feels unreal to think that she is no longer around. Going through the daily minutiae of my day, my mind wanders and I catch myself thinking, “No Grandma.” Grieving while separated from family due to the pandemic (oh yeah…there is a freaking pandemic…

FeBREWary

Say it Rah-shay By Feb 17, 2020 1 Comment

In which I share an update on some of the things that’s brewing this month. How’s it hanging party people? After reading an article by Schnelle Acevedo on Mom 2.0 about getting back into blogging I decided to work on a post and see what it feels like. Winter is slowly coming to an end and lighter afternoons make for…

It’s a new year!

Since January is halfway-ish over am I still allowed to do a new year check in? Whatevs…I’m going for it! Now then, in my Grover voice, “Helllllooooooo Ev’ryboooodeeee!” and in my Sam Sanders voice, “It’s been a minute.” Cause yo…it *has* been a minute. The usual things – life, work, just being – has been taking most of my attention…

I Read YA: Jason Reynolds

Say it Rah-shay By Oct 29, 2019 1 Comment

r’s note: this post was intended to go live a few weeks ago. I forgot to hit send so please enjoy.  The love and joy of reading as a teen was stoked with Sweet Valley High (twins…duh!), a few Lois Duncan books (I am still trying to learn the art of  astral project myself) and Sunfire Romances (my favorites were…

Knit In 2019

The 19th annual Knit-in s for a fun day knitting and crocheting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for Philadelphia’s homeless population.