Lean on Me

Yesterday, I took my dear surrogate parents to Muir Woods for a hike among the redwoods. They were visiting from Detroit, and this was their one requested activity, so we made it happen.

Wade in the Water

I took a friend to see Alvin Ailey this weekend. It was their first time experiencing the company, and I hoped they’d find the magic in Ailey that I’ve found over

Brighter Days

This weekend, I had to travel to Philly for a speaking engagement. On my flight back to the West Coast, the airline asked volunteers to give up their seats because the flight was

Orange Moon

There’s an orange tree outside my bedroom window. I moved to California from Michigan in August 2024 for a one-year fellowship. When I signed the lease for my apartment, I had

Like A Ship (Without A Sail)

“So, what’s next?” is a question I find myself being asked a lot these days. It usually comes from well-meaning people who genuinely want the best for me—which, unfortunately, doesn’