I’m not exactly exactly sure when I became such a book nerd. There was a time when I was really young that I loved reading …
Starbucks and the Homeless
Starbucks was my last errand. I left my condo to quickly grab two things: ground beef and a bottle of Starbucks blonde roast iced coffee. …
The Lox Dipset Verzuz, Brotherhood & Black Men’s Mental Health
I almost forgot it was the night that The Lox would be facing Dispet until one of my boys texted, “y’all got your baggy white …
It’s August Already
I got queasy this morning. When I unplugged the charging cord from my phone I realized it was now August. I stayed in bed instead …
It’s Getting Ridiculous
In 2016, Sacramento Kings star forward, Demarcus Cousins, ranted after a 55-point game and victory for his team. “It’s getting ridiculous. It’s really ridiculous…Yes. This …
Teachers Teaching About Things: Has The Needle Moved?
On September 11th, 2001 at a little after 9 in the morning, I walked through the front doors of my high school. I had PE …
Treadmills Near Me
I hate treadmills. I can’t stand the idea of them. I’m not a big fan of jogging either, but every few months a year I’ll …
How to be an Anti-Racist in a Bookstore
I have grown accustomed to ordering books off of Amazon, but on this Sunday, I felt compelled to step inside a bookstore. I have this …
Covid Education Is What The Unicycle Is To The Bicycle
Way back in the day, I remember a friend on my street, Sasha, who had a unicycle. We would be riding our bicycles around the …
Legacy Pedagogy Baggage
I wonder if almost every teacher was an A+ student as a child. Or if the majority of folks who become teachers do so because …