Have you ever created what you believed was a masterpiece? You were proud and could not wait to share. Subsequently, just as you are ready to share, it's revealed there was a technical malfunction and what you wanted to present is not the masterpiece you envisioned. You are not alone. I had what I believed was …
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY… IS IT?
The flood of mother's day wishes is somewhat overwhelming. It's not that I am not thankful or appreciative that so many people are thinking of me. Overwhelming because it's been 32 years since my mother passed. Her absence continues to gnaw at my core with so much pain, it's as if she left me yesterday. Historically today was the …
FOR THE LOVE OF AGING
A dear friend thought it would be clever to share comical insight into the aging process as women in their fifties experience it. I was sworn to secrecy, one of those swearing-ins that threatens your well-being. It went something like this, “If you mention my name on that blog about aging I’m going to have …
Build Your Circle
As a young girl, my mother would tell me on a regular basis that I only needed a few good friends. Friends that were loyal and committed to our friendship. My mother would point out characteristics in my friends that she deemed questionable and explain in detail why she thought as such. She would remind me often, "everyone …
BLACK PANTHER LOVE
The phenomenon of Black Panther has hit and hit hard. People rushed to the box office to grab a piece of Marvel's reappearance of the Black Panther. This Marvel character was born in July of 1966, first appearing in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, king, and …
Season of Love
Now that the season of love is over, does the love and show of love or affection end? I certainly hope not. I just love love, the idea of love, and being in love. This year I decided to do a bit of research about Valentine's Day. A day that is celebrated with expensive flowers, candy, …
WHO TEACHES US TO LOVE?
I LOVE YOU. These three little words can make the strong come undone. Did you ever take a moment to explore your ability or inability to love? What draws you to the person you love romantically? What keeps you loving who you love? What keeps you from loving? How did we learn to love? Do …
Singleness
Singleness has been on my mind for some time, specifically the singleness of women. Several years ago it was expected that all women would marry, have children, and become a homemaker. College was not necessary but a plus in order to meet and secure a husband of substance. Years ago society viewed single women in the childbearing …
KINKY CURLY AGAIN
I finally did it; I reverted back to my natural kinky curly self after forty years of relaxing my hair. Going natural is not for the weak at heart or for anyone lacking in self-esteem; you must be strong to endure the head games and personal challenges. Maybe you won't be faced with head games …
A Journey Back, Inspired
I had a mini staycation last week which started on Wednesday, to unblock my mind and find inspiration. I planned my staycation several weeks ago without realizing Art Basel would be in full swing. As I maneuvered through the galleries and exhibits solo, I knew it was what I sorely needed. I started in Overtown …
TRACI J. HINDS 