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Digging through my NYC Analog Street Portrait Series archive, I found a few gems that I’ve neglected far too long. Time is getting the best of me…. New York fashion stylist: Elena Moussa – The hair, the glasses and the Aztec influenced sequined dress make for a fun day on the Lincoln Center Promenade. Check here […]

I know I say each & every flower is my favorite but I honestly have to say that peonies are my favorite late summer bloom aside from Dutch Irises. When I was a kid growing up in Detroit, I always looked forward to our 3 peony bushes blooming in the late spring. The big floppy […]

“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” ~ Alice Walker, The Color Purple

I always go for the window seat so that I can take photos like these and daydream.

My mother, Stella and I around 1986, maybe 1987. My cousin recently sent me this photo and it put such a smile on my face. I haven’t seen it in YEARS! And looking at the photo, I see my youngest daughter, Amelia in my face, my little beautiful twin. My momma is my one true […]

A good pair of church shoes is a necessity in my life. I wouldn’t consider myself obsessed with shoes but I spend a fair amount of time searching for styles and looking at trends. My research is aided by having Pinterest to host a collection of some of the hottest kicks that I stumble upon. […]

Today was interesting. Made some moves. Made some decisions. At the end of the day, I was feeling some kind of way. Not bad. Not good. Just… Kinda like the weather lately. Then I came home and chilled on my deck reflecting when I looked over and saw these bright blue robin eggs.  They totally […]

Pinto beans are my FAVORITE beans!!! Growing up beans were a constant in my diet and I grew to hate them. All beans. Pinto beans, lima beans, navy beans, baked beans, kidney beans, pork & beans…. YUCK…. A few years a go, I opened myself back up to beans and enjoy differently from how my […]

This morning, I found out that Hugh Masekela, one of my art heroes is coming to Detroit next week for a performance. I actually screamed in my head a little. His music, sociopolitical voice, & background are so inspiring. “We Are One” by  South African DJ, Black Coffee featuring Hugh Masekela is one of my […]

I was walking in Chelsea on my way to the Chelsea Market for lunch when I spotted this random rose. First thing that came to mind is that there is always something beautiful in the worst situations. It just depends on how you interpret what’s around you. I also wanted to take the rose with […]