Better that the heart should hurt for that which reaches back in earnest, my Dear Friend. 🌹

How bitterly I had hoped that you would never again become poetry.

“Oh, yes, Schopenhauer! Did you know his mother wrote him many letters until finally disowning him? No wait, this is good, I’ll read one of them out loud. To you.”

Embarrassing people who don’t know how to #read does not help them learn how to read. If anything, it discourages them from even trying. I’m not a #teacher, but I’d be interested in guiding an adult literacy course (maybe at a #library where people can learn for free).

At the beginning of June, someone very dear to me was killed (& the way I found out was very jarring). It’s partly why I was so determined to experience joy this Summer. I’ve mostly processed it, I think. But it has completely changed my perspective on many things — especially human connection.

Are you a friend to those who are friends to you? When people show up for you, do you show up for them? Do you know how it feels for another person to be your friend? Do you think about how you want being your friend to feel? Just musing.

What a season.

Perseverance. Societal patience is paper thin. We want things to END SWIFTLY! No lessons learned. Just moving on. Limping and leaning. Begging for the next opportunity to poorly show up bc we have NOT healed or learned from the last one. Wounded and sorely infected but “Stay Ready!” SIT DOWN & HEAL

I’m not sure if I’ve ever asked anyone for anything but time. I don’t know that anyone could give me anything of greater value. Love is obviously supremely important, but what is love in the absence of time?

What do you suppose they called egads before everything went digital? Probably just gads, right? Yeah. That’s probably what they were called back then.

With words a heart may be seduced, effectively a love produced; the wise, be warned, their speed reduce, for lovers (should they turn) traduce. 🌸

good banter is so attractive

🎶 “I am coy and flirtatious when alone with the Prince …” 🎶

I’ve been saying it since the show was still on, but I want an indie rapper with a really aggressive style (and something worthwhile to say❗️) to do something to the Constantine theme song. And I mean I want it *badly*. I can imagine some outrageous verses starting around the 11th measure.

@redranga.bsky.social can I hold your Delete Post button for a minute? I just want to see if it’s the same model as mine. I’mma give it *RIGHT* back. 🤭

That debate about Black men’s hair (and our relationship to it) is so wonderfully tempting. But I don’t know if I have the focus for it today. 😂

Definitely, unequivocally, racism.

All I texted was “Good morning ☀️” The response: “Are you OK? I’m here if you want to talk.” It’s a near-exact reversal of a moment I shared with someone else earlier this year. It feels really good on this side 🥹. … Is this what *I* felt like to others? Cuz … wow.

Find a way.

I have never suffered a shortage of anecdotes. 😂

My grandmother identified her husband after interacting with him for mere hours (which happened immediately following a chance encounter). They were married seven months later.

I wonder if my father would still wish for bratty progeny if he had more imagination. 😂😂😂

Any thoughts on kettlebell classes?

Get out of your own way.

I want a handmade drum.

Plantain nachos?! 😧 🤤🤤🤤

PSA re: locs There is no “ugly phase.” Kill that narrative.

First time I saw a voluntarily bald guy my age was in high school. … I think guys with shaved heads are kinda hot. 🫣

My hair touches my calves and gets caught in doors if I’m not paying attention. It’s time for me to head in the opposite direction. I’m thinking navel/waist length is ideal for me, but it seems like so much hair touches cut off at once.

“Elementary, my dear Watson.”

CAN WE PLEASE STOP TREATING THE HOMELESS LIKE CRIMINALS

I been with my dude for 12 years and I been big small and everything in between. That goes for both of us. That ain't an issue when you actually care about the person.

No, though I’ve been outright asked to do so and told in rather plain language that my style is the part some guys don’t like. It always just made me realize they were worried about the wrong things, IMO.

Happy birthday @chellelilbmore.bsky.social! I hope you have a fun day!!! 🥳

Today. 😊

Kind of like a John Legend song.

The gender pronouns and new name debates are annoying cause yall literally sit here n call grown ass men diddy, 50 cent, bowow and boosie. But a mf saying call me gabriella instead of aaron blows your fuckin mine. Mfs go by diplo, machine gun, asap but callin someone michelle is beating yo ass?!

Earn some emojis around your name. 😂😂😂

I love Summer. ☀️☀️☀️

It’s bright-but-rainy right now and it seems like that never happens. I kinda wanna go for a walk … my hair will be wet forever, but I’m thinking it’s worth it. I feel like it’s been ages since I last got caught in the rain. 🥰

It is the Lollipop Guild, not to mention all the stuff they make in the Keebler tree....

Today I learned why I can’t keep snacks on hand. I’m too tall. 😭😭😭

The sky looks like a Ben Saber painting. Cobalt Blue + Titanium White.

Reciprocal connections are always welcome.

I never struggled to hear their distinctive voice — even at great distances.

In fewer words, but yes. I suppose so. I adamantly disagree, of course.