DAY 75: 2FISH Since reading Howl and Picnic, Lightning, I've been in the mood for poetry. Jhené Aiko is one of my favorite artists and although her lines more lyrical than literary-with-a-capital-L, this little collection was a lovely read. DAY 76: LETTERS TO MILENA To this day, diaries and ... Read More
Five Things (6.12.20)
1. The heartbreak I felt two weeks ago has turned into acute anger and growing frustration. What about Breonna Taylor, murdered in her sleep? (I've signed this petition—I'm wary of Change.org—and it's just not enough.) Say her name. We cannot forget about black women and black trans lives, ... Read More
Quarantine Reading: One Book a Day (Week 10)
I'm still reading one book a day. (But the #BlackLivesMatter movement is the priority.) DAY 68:Â BONJOUR TRISTESSE I finished this in an hour; it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee. Bonjour Tristesse is the ultimate coming-of-age that explores teenage hedonism and amorality. It ends rather ... Read More