Thirteen years ago TODAY I preached my initial/trial sermon, leading to me being licensed to preach in the AME Church. Oh how so much has happened in such a short time! So much has changed since this day! Much more is to come! #anniversary #soontobedoctor #grateful #journey #preacher #ministry

WELP! Looks like I didn’t get SWALLOWED UP!

So yeah, I also did another thing and it’s coming out later this year! If you’re interested, you can order your copy now!!

So I did a thing and launched a newsletter for my personal and professional ministry work. You can sign up if interested via my website mashaundsimon.com. CHECK IT OUT!!!

Damn… !

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride Featuring: @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social), @missyspears.bsky.social (@queerkentucky.bsky.social) and @mashaundsimon.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/09/10/t...

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride Featuring: @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social), @missyspears.bsky.social (@queerkentucky.bsky.social) and @mashaundsimon.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/09/10/t...

Honored. Surprised. Grateful.

I'm a girl in a world in which My only job is to marry rich My father has no sons so I'm the one Who has to social climb for one So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in New York City is insidious And Alexander is penniless Ha! That doesn't mean I want him any less

I wrote the dedication and acknowledgements for the Faith Deconstruction book today! Whew!!

You all have let me down and I feel some kind of way about it. No one, I mean NO ONE said anything to me about The Good Doctor!! I’m almost done with the first season and I am INVESTED!! I’m disappointed in each and every one of you!!! #dobetter

I miss French fries.

I need/want to get close/near some water and write!!

And I also did this piece on Durand Bernard while in recovery for @queerty.com Pride50 www.queerty.com/from-youtube...

Even as I was recovery from cancer surgery, I was still keep busy. Check out this piece I did on Keith Parris for @queerty.com’s 2025 Pride50. www.queerty.com/icy-iconic-u...

Even as I was recovery from cancer surgery, I was still keep busy. Check out this piece I did on Tituss Burgess for @queerty.com’s 2025 Pride50. www.queerty.com/tituss-burge...

Stepping lightly like a woodpecker with a headache…

Hey, y'all! Wanted you to hear it from me: I'm running for president of The National Association of Black Journalists! I'm so excited for the opportunity to lead at this moment in our profession and our organization. I hope you'll support me and spread the word! #Errin4NABJ

I hate cancer. I am grateful for life. But, I hate cancer and how my life has had to shift and adjust, and the compromises I’ve had to make since I became aware that it was in my body. Plans and goals have had to change. My body has been changed. My focus has been interrupted. And the emotions!

If Jamal Roberts doesn’t do a cover of Her Heart on his debut album, then I know something. #weneedit

I’m so ready to get back in the gym!

Some of yall aren’t members of churches, you’re members of institutions with cultish tendencies. The only reason you’re there is because you like what being a member means for you socially. #thatisall #behonestwithyourself #tellthetruth

I cannot express how humbled I am to be participating once again in the GLAAD Down South media event!! And after my follow-up appointment this week, I am also glad to be strong enough to participate! It will be a good time, I’m sure!!

Life is worth living. Even in the midst of chaos. The thing I love most about “us” is that even when it’s hard or seems dire, we will find and create moments of joy and escape. Joy IS a revolutionary act! Lean into it!!

I’m not gonna lie, some of the silence is also hurtful. But, it is what it is. Survival is my focus and my goal.

The silence is hurtful and deafening, while also very telling!

If nothing else, I am FULLY aware that several of my connections and relationships are requiring evaluating and changing as I lean into this journey.

The silence of some is telling!

I am playing with the idea of doing a series of weekend getaways to write over the course of the next few months between now and June.

It might be worth getting rid of some of my books and donating them to a library or something of that nature. I’ve run out of room.

But have babies, everybody! www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

I'm so thrilled that THE WASH will be opening at the Art Farm at Serenbe this weekend. It's onstage there March 14-23. Use promo code WASH2025 for half off tickets! www.artfarmatserenbe.org/events/the-w...

Sometimes we have to stop giving people the energy and attention they are seeking by way of their ugly, vile, repugnant, and childish behavior. We are enabling the narcissism. Sometimes we need to stop being like Seymour, feeding the monster. Let em starve!!

I want some Funyuns

Charlotte/CLT, I will be in your city this coming weekend!! What is there to do?!? #takingsuggestions

I’ve been emotionally eating the last few days.

With the number of things we project onto God, I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if God got sick of us at least once a day! I would be! Good thing I’m not God!! #goodnight

Don’t offer your assistance if you don’t intend to honor it because, rest assured, I will take you at your word. The moment I try to cash it in and you renig, be prepared to NEVER hear from me AGAIN!

Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to say this for weeks now and I’m struggling. I am no expert on the economy, the stock market, capitalism and the like, but there is something that keeps circling in my mind on a constant loop that I can’t make much sense out of in this entire grift scheme.

I pray life affords me the ability to live so long that people see me in public and say, or think to themselves, that’s an attractive older gentleman!

I’m struggling to put the thoughts together fully, but I can’t help but to consider how sometimes the things we consider to be setbacks and challenges also have the capacity to be tools of influence.

Not being able to workout for a week is….whew! GHETTO!

46 in 2 days!

Writing the final chapter of my doctoral project! Behind schedule, but the goal is still completion! #whenimdoneimdone #doctoraljourney #completionisonthehorizon #grief #samegenderlovinggrief #churchhurt #theysaydelayisnotdenied #finalchapter #writing #grinding

I can’t help but to consider the phrase, “waking up a sleeping bear is dangerous…” Is that what’s happening? Spirit, what are you trying to communicate today?