This morning I find myself idly singing, "It's Raining Today" by Scott Walker...despite the sunny weather outside. It's just stuck in my head. I first heard the song on an Art Gallery Tour I went on about a month ago. One of the pieces featured was a claymation video entitled "Mound" by Allison Schulnik, showing at the ZieherSmith Gallery in Chelsea. Of the seven artists we viewed that day, Allison's exhibition was my favorite!
It's a 4 minute and 20 ...
Today I celebrate the 10th anniversary of my move to New York City! Ten years ago today, I packed up three suitcases, filled with my most prized possessions from my 22 years of life, and got on a plane to New York. Words can't express the excitement I felt when that Jet Blue airliner descended toward and touched down at JFK, on what was not a simple vacation or short-term visit, but the beginnings of living the life of my dreams. I mean, dood...my parents ...
Let me tell y'all something very important about me. I loves me a good waffle! Anytime I can get my hands on summa that sweet, breakfasty goodness I will. I eat way more waffles a month than I should...I just can't help myself. Plain, with fruit, or decadent as a mutha...just (*sings*) put it in my mouth [pause], and I'm one very happy negro. Unfortunately, regardless of preparation, waffles are bread. And bread makes you fat. So the result of all this ...
It's here...it's finally here!
I've been away for a while--thinking, reflecting, evaluating and such; but working on some interesting and cool stuff as well. One such thing is a new venture called The Crooked Gene. And it is my great pleasure to announce today, the launch of The Crooked Gene Blog Network.
The Crooked Gene Blog Network is a directory of LGBT and LGBT-friendly blogs and Tumblrs. Our mission here is simple- to provide a platform for ...
The past couple of weeks have been pretty trying over here in Will-ville. I've been battling what I call the "Are We There Yet" syndrome. You know...that feeling you get when you're working toward something, but feel like there is no end in sight- the finish line getting farther and farther away, rather than closer...so you slow down and eventually stop? Yeah, that's where I've been for the last two-plus weeks. Doing some work, getting impatient, throwing ...
Has it really been a whole month since I last posted something on this piece? SMH. I know life happens, but damn... ...
Something has happened to my work ethic. I'm not sure if it's the years I've spent droning away at jobs that didn't excite me, or if I'm getting old, or if I'm just being lazy; but my work ethic is definitely not what it used to be.
If I'm being honest with myself, I'm working at about 40-50% of what I KNOW I can accomplish. I know I am capable of putting way more energy into the opportunities I've been given, and the work that I've been called to do. ...
Went a bit off the wagon last week...after all, I was celebrating my birthday. And y'all know how I feel about food...I. ATE. EVERYTHING!
As you can see, I gained a bit of weight; but as an update, I got an accurate measurement of my waist. It's 34 inches, not 36. I'm claiming that as a weight loss victory. So there.
This week, I'm back to watching what and how much I eat. I've got a goal, dammit, and I fully intend on meeting it! My workouts are ...
All this damn rain in NYC may be dampening the everlasting hell out of my usually bright spirits, but the sun just came out...in the form of an official coming out statement from CNN news anchor Don Lemon!
Don, in an interview with the New York Times, voiced his truth about being black gay man and how difficult it is to come out as such, considering how negatively the African-American community views homosexuality:
“People are going to say: ‘Oh, ...
Yesterday, I celebrated my 32nd birthday! It was quiet and relaxed--not as exciting as I had hoped--but it was indeed a good day.
I spent the day at home catching up on some DVR recordings and doing some reflecting. Bought myself a DELICIOUS strawberry shortcake from Juniors, took myself out to my favorite restaurant, and spent the evening with my friend Brandon, bar-hopping in Chelsea. It wasn't the best birthday ever; but at the end of the day, ...
