My writer friend Ashley Yates said something last year that has stuck with me: “Black women take care of Black women.” It has taken this pandemic just to see how … Continue reading In The Middle Of A Start-Over…
Make A Mask, Get A Bag…
In the age of COVID-19/This Rona/Miss Rona/This Pandemic, the hustle continues! In this time, I have seen more people that I clearly know-and am so proud of!–starting businesses. There were … Continue reading Make A Mask, Get A Bag…
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-09/18/2020
What a week! Ain’t no snappy intro, Torches. Let’s just get it. #CardiB #Divorce #OffSetIsOffSetForReal #HealthyRelationships #SMH #IKnewIt #IKnewItWouldn’tLast #Relationships #PrayForCardi #ForKulture I knew Offset wasn’t about anything. As a … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-09/18/2020
The What Is, The Never-Thoughts, & The New Normal
There is nothing quite like being a mother in a pandemic! There are so many plans I had for this year! I was going to road trip, visit people, and … Continue reading The What Is, The Never-Thoughts, & The New Normal
Pandemic Playlist
Shouts to the legendary producer Timbaland who has given us memories that we can’t truly, completely value just yet. Black art is saving lives on the daily. #BlackLivesMatter. -JBHarris The … Continue reading Pandemic Playlist
RUNIBACK FRIDAY-09/11/2020
Nineteen years ago today, 3300 people were killed. The staff of The Ideal Firestarter remembers these 3300 lives, and send love and light to families who were affected by this … Continue reading RUNIBACK FRIDAY-09/11/2020
“Now Keep in Mind That I’m An Artist–And I’m Sensitive About My Sh*t!”
Ms.Rona, Ms.Rona– My, how you’ve made a mess of the world we once knew! It seems like things just can’t go right, we’re constantly in this whirlwind of … Continue reading “Now Keep in Mind That I’m An Artist–And I’m Sensitive About My Sh*t!”
Reflections In A Pandemic
It is with such gratitude that we welcome back Shauncea Starr! She will be in a Guest Contributor role! WELCOME HOME, STARR! I’ve been in the house since March, leaving … Continue reading Reflections In A Pandemic
What Has The Pandemic Taught Me? Patience.
“Patience is a virtue, when used in moderation.” -Me. What this pandemic has truly taught me is the power of patience. I have learned that I seek control things that … Continue reading What Has The Pandemic Taught Me? Patience.
The Peace…In The Pandemic?
As of this posting, the nation is in the midst of a housing crisis like never before because of inept leadership at the federal level. Evictions are about to ramp … Continue reading The Peace…In The Pandemic?
