When I first moved to what I refer to as the Upper South, I asked God for patience to help me cope with and conquer life outside of the Sunshine State. What I got was not only the line at the bank author Tracy McMillan talks about, but lines (complete with screaming children) at the grocery store, businesses with roughly estimated hours of operation, innumerable “You’re not from here?” stares and remarks, and a consistent reminder that patience — for me, at least — is a learned virtue.
Month: August 2017
Culture
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Around My Way: The Rise of Sneaker Culture
The only thing better than throwing on a pair of colorful kicks or spending a day lost in “The A” was taking the opportunity to do both when I checked out The Rise of Sneaker Culture exhibit at The High Museum of Art.
Entertainment
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On Repeat: Vivian Green “Get Right Back To My Baby”
Maybe it’s the notable sample of an R&B classic. Maybe it’s the overall fun vibe…
Musings
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The Case For Doing It Anyway
“In any area of your life that you wanna change…any…there’s one fact that you need…
Entertainment
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On Repeat: Yo Gotti’s “Rake It Up” Featuring Nicki Minaj
I may not have gotten the summer blockbuster at the movies I was hoping for,…
Style
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Pair of Thieves Knows Performance
The temperature and swampiness of the upper south have me fully convinced that summer isn’t…