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Days 26, 27, 28 #BlackMusicMonth #30DayMusicChallenge
I missed the past three days for many reasons, but now it's time to jump back in and get caught up. So! Let's hit it. Day 26: A song with your favorite lyrics Literally, all I...
Mission Akilah: 20 things to do before I turn 40
Okay, so today is my 39th birthday, which means it's time for me to finally post my list of things I want to do by the time I turn 40 next year. I didn't plan it, but I wound...
It’s Monday and my birthday is tomorrow
My birthday is tomorrow, so now seemed like as good a time as any to post my wish list ????????. 1. My grown up birthday wish is for our long national nightmare to be over...
Day 25: A song that reminds you of yourself #BlackMusicMonth #30DayMusicChallenge
'Cause even when I'm a mess / I still put on a vest / with an S / on my chest I kind of hate that "Superwoman" by Alicia Keys is the first song that popped into my head for...
Day 24: A song everybody loves that you decidedly don’t love #BlackMusicMonth #30DayMusicChallenge
This song has always irritated me. I even tried to give it another chance a few years ago, and it still gets on my ever loving nerves. The song? "Don't Worry Be Happy" by...
Day 23: A song people might be surprised you like #BlackMusicMonth #30DayMusicChallenge
Okay, I wasn't sure what I was going to pick for this day, but Naima said the black part of Black Music Month is relaxed today, and our choice could be/include a genre people...
California Acceleration Project Community of Practice, Day 1
(I didn't post this last night because I fell asleep as soon as I got to my room. But this is all from yesterday, June 22.) I'm at a conference this weekend, so you know what...
Days 21 & 22 #BlackMusicMonth #30DayMusicChallenge
I missed yesterday because I was traveling all day. First, my daughter and I flew to San Francisco. Then, we drove into downtown San Francisco (during the beginning of rush...
#SummerSoLit Book Bingo Challenge Summer 2018
I, along with two other bloggers, will be hosting a summer-long reading challenge this year: #SummerSoLit Book Bingo Challenge! The Hosts Mocha Girls Read @ Mochagirlsread...