The first official day of chronicling this new writing journey.
A New Year and New Rhythm
Lifestyle
Another Realization
There is so much I have to learn and so many areas that need to be challenged in my heart and mind. These moments highlight the lies and beliefs that shape my perspecive of people of color in relation to white people.
Accountability for All
Weeks later, I grow frustrated with how different articles say different things. I wish the reading gave me clarity and answers to why the officers weren’t (at the very least) fired, why the mistakes made during the operation aren’t a big deal to anyone in leadership, why it took so long for us to hear about Breonna’s death, or why it has taken so long for a glimpse of accountability to appear.
Hope for Independence (for all) Day
Thoughts on "The Meaning of the 4th of July to the Slave" in today’s America
Ourselves on Blast
My students have a saying for when you tell someone’s business to a group of people- you’ve “put them on blast.” I’ve wondered recently if people read our blog and get uncomfortable with what we write about. We created la vita vera because we wanted to encourage others to pursue authenticity alongside us. Jon and … Continue reading Ourselves on Blast
Today is not my first day of School.
Today is the first day of school for DCPS students and teachers. But I do not have students this year. I will not eat lunch with coworkers, decorate a classroom, or grade papers at my own desk. I am no longer, at least for this season, a teacher. In May, after years of prayer (even … Continue reading Today is not my first day of School.
What we’re Diggin’
I love when the blogs I follow write a post about what products, books, and shows they are into this season. So, I thought I would post some things Jon and I are into these days. Like-to Know- You can follow styles on Instagram and then get sent information regarding each piece of clothing in … Continue reading What we’re Diggin’
Wildflowers
A year ago I was preparing to lead a session at the Redemption Hill Church Women’s Conference on body image. It was a fruitful season for me, because I was forced to examine my own heart on the issue and encouraged by the truth I was studying to help me prepare. 12 months, 1 baby, … Continue reading Wildflowers
Should we Stay or Should we Go?
I had the opportunity two weeks ago to meet many people from Jon’s family I had never met before. Unfortunately, it was because Jon’s Papa passed away after a short battle with cancer. Fortunately, we did not only have to grieve his absence, but rejoice in his reunion with his Lord and Savior. As I … Continue reading Should we Stay or Should we Go?
Too Cool
Earlier this month, I took my mentee, Juvontae, out for lunch and a trip to the International Spy Museum. With bellies full on Shake Shack, we worked our way through the museum and Juvontae quite enjoyed the challenge of trying to crack a 4-digit code by crawling through a maze filled with jumbled letters and … Continue reading Too Cool
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