Black. Lesbian. Writer.

I’ve been reading a lot recently. One of the books I had the pleasure of reading is “Accept the Unexpected” by L. Cherelle.

Accept the Unexpected allows readers of all backgrounds and orientations to experience the joys and trials of everyday, same gender loving Black women living in the South. This page-turner reinforces a simple, often ignored truth: all forms of love require genuine affection and sincere emotional connection.

The book kept you interested while moving you constantly forward. It was a quick read, almost too quick. As I mentioned to Cherelle, I did feel as though the story was … *Read the rest

Jewel and Bean

Be sure to check out Jewel’s blog.

I love it when love is in the air…

Keep the submissions coming!… *Read the rest

Yes, I’m still talking about my birthday… I had to wait for it to be over to give you true insight into what it was like.

I received so many gifts yesterday in the way of birthday wishes.

Please click on the title of the post to see it in it’s entirety…

Sugar called me this morning before I left for work. The tears started streaming. I was on the shuttle to the office and I felt my eyes filling with tears. I made a pit stop by the bathroom to get myself together.

I walked into the most ridiculous conversation being held directly in front of my work station. I immediately started laughing. Then D comes in and says in front of everyone “Happy Birthday!” I received much more attention than I wanted. Then Sugar has a delivery made to the office.

It’s about the middle of my work day now … *Read the rest

It’s been grey, damp and dreary all week in Atlanta. I can’t help but to feel like the weather has mirrored my mood.

I could stand outside in the rain and my face wouldn’t be any wetter than it is right now.

It will be my birthday in a few hours. I wish I could skip the day. I dread the hanging of the date knowing my mama isn’t around to acknowledge it.

I’ve never made a big deal of my birthday. It has always meant a lot to me to have people remember and do something thoughtful rather than … *Read the rest

I felt the need to clarify after I received a few comments about me coming out on my last post.

I am out!!

I am not in the closet.

My post is not about me telling people I’m gay. They already know that. My relationship status on Facebook doesn’t simply state I am in a relationship. It states I am in a relationship with Sugar. I’ve had our picture as my default.

I don’t hide from them, but I don’t flaunt it either. Yesterday, I wanted to flaunt it. Today, I still want to flaunt it. Tomorrow, I’m sure I … *Read the rest

I wanted to do something big today. Something brave. Today. National Coming Out Day.

Everyone in my everyday life knows I’m a lover of women and one particular woman. My coworkers know her. My boss has her phone number programmed in her phone. Nobody cares.

Now in my other life, the life I have that exists out of the parameters of work, Atlanta, and this blog…Hmmm…They know too. Most of them, but I don’t share my romantic life with those people. Part of me wants to. Part of me feels like I owe it to them to, but there is … *Read the rest