When was the last time you did something spontaneous? On Monday May 10th I booked my flight to Chicago, IL to visit one of my good friends, Devin. I met Devin back in 2018 when he was recently new to Athens, GA. We met at the beloved CrossFit Liberate (“CFL”). Because there weren’t many Black or POC members of CFL, […]
“There’s Nothing Like a Father’s Love”
Do you think there’s a difference between being a “father” and being a “dad”? Daddy’s little girl found her voice.Daddy’s little girl isn’t so little anymore.Daddy’s little girl is an eagle soaring. Daddy’s little girl is his friend.Daddy’s little girl is a blessing.Daddy’s little girl is his daughter. His daughter asks questions.But isn’t that how we learn, daddy?His daughter challenges […]
“I’m No Monster!”
Everybody got their story. What does yours say? Flashback – it’s your junior year of high school. You’re in honors classes. Getting ready to apply to colleges. Then BOOM. Gunshot. Handcuffs. Tears. Stigma. You’re on trial for felony murder. You’re 17 so you’re housed in an adult maximum security prison. Many of the men around you have been there more […]
“Pinch Cheeks Not Pennies!”
Are you living to work or working to live? First, happy 5 year attorney anniversary to me!! As some may already know my journey, I graduated law school May 2015 but didn’t get sworn in as an official attorney until June 2, 2016. Wow! 5 years already?! Second, let me just clear it up, in those 5 years I have […]