Had a photo shoot today with the AMAZING John Gress. I was so nervous. What to bring? What to wear? Will I have enough energy to come across on film? Will I look like crap? But John is such a dear and so patient and enthusiastic- all was well. And I had a blast. Thanks to Lovely Marcus, make-up/hair/wardrobe/BFF Brayzill Stevenson or none of this would have happened! Here's a sample of one look. (untouched) Can't wait to post the final images!! Onward to new branding, new images, new …
“Sometimes you have to hum a Negro Spiritual to keep from killing somebody…”
"Sometimes you have to hum a Negro Spiritual to keep from killing somebody..." --- Wanda Sykes. You know what I mean. …
Souls.
I have decided to live in kindness and love today. I have witnessed words of anger, fear, intolerance and ignorance. I have been forced to reevaluate friendships based on my friends adherence to views that are diametrically opposed to my own. I try to see it from their side but I can't help feeling shock and disappointment. I do not want to end friendships based on politics but this season is about more than public policy, it's about Human Nature and decency. Was their bigotry some latent part …
This New Administration is Wearing Me Out! (and it’s only been a week!)
The never-ending crazy coming from Washington is driving me nuts! The collective emotions brought on by the actions of this administration is stressful: Fear, disgust, horror, anger, outrage, shock - it goes on and on. I hope that we all remain diligent and never succumb to acceptance and resignation. Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. Together we can weather this storm. But Lawdy, it's exhausting and it's only been a week!! …
Fighting Despair as We Face a Trump Presidency.
I am at a loss for words regarding today's transition in the White House. As I face the exit of President Barack Obama and his lovely family, I am fighting the urge to fall into despair. I have heard from many friends who are dreading this new presidency with an overwhelming sense of fear and trepidation. Many refer to Trump's presidency as "the end of the world." We are forced to endure a "wait and see" approach to this whole deal. I keep trying to fathom a glimmer of something other than …