There is a monumental difference between “drink” and “drank”, particularly when referenced in the Negro dialect. A “drink” is consumed at a bar, in a proper glass, for a proper price. It’s contents appear on the bottle’s label, or on the menu. A “drank”…
Sitting on the edge of a triangle, surrounded by devils, I am reminded of a woman who spins, whisk and brass bracelets cleaning/clearing as the flashing lights turn from red to blue, then back again. The tips of her fingers bless my face, without touch, a…
It’s funny there’s a Prince song that describes the experience. But you didn’t know it at the time of the incident. You swear.
You came over to bury the hatchet. A rumor you had nothing to do with was stamped as a public fact. Like classic foolish…
She is wearing a skirt, which says something, as you remember this to be a rarity. No, she has never been a tomboy or in anyway masculine. But there was always this kind of restraint she had, a shielding. Keep it nice and simple. Don’t show too much.…
Daywalking
A few days ago I was watching a stream of an Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson interview with Google where…
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It’s been more than 13 years since the last time I pushed ‘play’ on a new D’Angelo album. The last time my man El Juba and I were posted up in my postage stamp-size crib in Crown Heights. We…
Lamb, peppers, tomatoes, adobo rice w butter and green beans.
Somebody’s dinner.
Back to Basics.
Diner.
