I'se just a po' slave. I'm about 47 years old, I reckon. I never knew my birthdate, but my mama always told me I was born in 1767 give or take a few years, so every year I count and add another year. I feels like I'm bout 100 though. It's been a long, long journey. The only companion I has is friend named Jessie who come to this plantation from Georgia 'round 10 years ago. I ... Read More
The Stories of People: A Tuesday Kind of Love, Pt. II
Two weeks had passed, and I still hadn't run into the Mr. Reflex again. That's the alias I gave him since I didn't know his name. If and when I find out his name, he'll still be referred to as such. Aliases w always used until said person becomes of major importance. No real names allowed. (I know it sounds objectifying, and I'd be pissed to find out a man gave me an alias ... Read More
The Stories of People: A Tuesday Kind of Love, Pt. I
I met him on a Tuesday. It was only 8 a.m. and already, I wasn’t having a good day. During my 30 minute commute to work, the weather went from sunny to a monsoon. Only 10 minutes away from my office, my manager called me in early for an emergency meeting. I was sure said emergency was something that could have been taken care of without me, but the higher-ups act as if life ... Read More
The Stories of People: Dancing in the Dark
I remember how I felt when we first kissed. Something else had suddenly taken over me. I knew I should stop touching you, but I couldn’t. I was powerless. Spellbound. It was so gentle and passionate. When our lips finally parted from each other’s, only one thought came to mind… I wanted to dance with you. At that very moment. Crazy, right? Not bumping and grinding or whining ... Read More
The Stories of People: The Chase
Inspired by Jozen Cumming's blog post, I Could Have No Idea What I'm Talking About. FOR THE WOMEN Quit playing hard to get, start playing hard to keep. Yesterday I tweeted the following sentences: “Girl, I’m not chasing you. I have asthma.” I don’t really have asthma (hopefully anyone who does isn’t offended), but what I was trying to say is I don’t have the time or the energy ... Read More