I’m almost finished the first draft of this story. I started writing on Monday. I didn’t know I was going to write this one.

Made it back before the snow storm.

The trash men said if your shit wasn’t out on time try again next week. They got up got it done and moved on. As cold as it is, I hope they finish soon and get to relax, but I’m grateful for the work they do.

The thing is, it's still possible to do a lot of things you want to do. It may be slow to get there but trying is worth it.

The Floetry album is on vinyl. I felt like I'm collecting the neo soul infinity stones.

Whitney and Mariah really sang the hell out of those Christmas hymns.

They can’t. Welcome to the era of hooked on phonics failures. And too scared to sound it out.

We don't talk about homonymns anymore and the struggle that they are. I mean people fail every day with synonyms but homonymns...that's the killer.

If I had to say one thing about what I did this year it was to show up. The point was to make the effort to make time and space for the people who matter the most to me. The rest is irrelevant.

I started dreaming about arguing Cayman tax laws with someone, and the costs of havens. This is how I know it’s time for a break.

I’m also glad that I got my newsletter back on track this month. I have one more essay to finish this year.

I love that my people still just call me, no warning, no preface. Some calls are two minutes some are two hours, but I enjoy it.

Tricolored tortellini with mixed seafood (scallops, shrimp, calamari) in a tomato basil sauce with seasonings and a side of green beans.

Happy Negro Solstice to all who celebrate!

I handed someone a piece of paper with a bunch of handwritten notes to incorporate into a document. The face she made at the fact that it was written in cursive still makes me laugh.

One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.

I was just asking my cousin when we were in Miami if people followed boxing anymore. I see I got my answer.

I love this

It is barely 32 degrees outside. Going out can wait until tomorrow

One of two things: I either stare and ignore them blatantly, or I say “I was about to ask you that same thing”

Between the weather, work, and just trying you do normal adult shit this week has been exhausting.

Well, the stands for my synths came today, and I'm looking forward to assembling a true workflow.

I love Fela Kuti's music (my apple music wrap said exactly that) but specifically in THIS moment, his music feels important. The DHS/ICE "Zombies" coming to our cities leaving Sorrow, Tears, and Blood (dem regular trade mark,) while Elon Musk the International Thief Thief makes off with our money.

There's lots of data to show cardiac troubles spike during the holidays amid the mix of merrymaking, travel and stress. But there are ways to spot the signs of trouble before it's too late. n.pr/4qhOzn2

A classic and yes, people in Philly are really like this, and that’s why you act up or get jacked up.

I just spoke to a customer service rep that was wildly rude. It's too early in the day and late in the year for that, I will let my problem be solved another way, but remember you chose this route.

Every time I shovel the sidewalk I take a photo when I’m done. Not bc I’m proud of my work but bc people are litigious.

I am going to have to shovel this snow. Whew

Not just with others but with self as well.

There are 17 days left to take advantage of clean energy tax credits. EVs, home upgrades, all of that ish.

For the next two weeks we will be fundraising for our winter ministry project … consider partnering with our local ministry in providing grocery gift cards for the community venmo.com/u/solomon-MI...

It’s quite cold outside. Also I give move out the way energy on days like this and I’m glad people get it.

Those that know me well know this to be true.

Today was busy but fine

Reciprocity in relationships is not linear

One thing about my interactions with strangers is that we’re going to use our imagination. What excites you? What are you looking forward to? What do you like? Ask people those questions open ended and watch them light up. It sparks genuine connections or shows the content of character really fast.

but what women really like ... are men who are emotionally competent and bring their full selves to partnership withholding nothing

i hope for connections that compel us to withhold nothing

Today someone at work asked me where I went on vacation. I replied that I never said that I was going on vacation, I took days off. This is what happens when people try to mind my business. Now let us sit here awkwardly while you scramble.

I want to mix the Ojays For the Love of Money and Backstabbers with songs in the most surprising and egregious ways

An ability to give and receive grace, to continue learning, be grateful, and exist in chaos.

Dolphin Blue

People masticating. Chew with your mouth closed and silently, please.

Tailbone. If you break it you're screwed but you never use it or need it.

Subtle disrespects that are the gateway to abuse.

Scarface, that movie is super long and dry.

As often as it's needed. Not everyone deserves the truth.

5am for the quiet

Blend of the Duke and Speakeasy

Toss up between Mortal Kombat and Tetris, they're annoying and stuck even all this time later.