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Sleepless Nights (A Micro Story)
She jolted out of her sleep, almost falling off the couch. It had been two weeks since she’d slept in her own bed. Peaceful rest was foreign to her now. She was afraid of what would be waiting every time she woke up. She rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off sleep. Each day she said she’d leave tomorrow, but every tomorrow found her still at her mother's place. The thought of her mother alone in that apartment was unsettling. Her mother would never ask for help—too afraid of
YSLD
Dec 19, 2025


Girls Trip: Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard was a place I had heard about often, but never visited, so when my homegirl mentioned that we should venture there for a girl's weekend, I leaped at the opportunity not knowing what to expect. Martha's Vineyard is a small island in Massachusetts, south of Cape Cod. You can get to the island by air or by boat. Many different ferries travel to the island, but they were already booked up when we planned our slightly impromptu Memorial Day weekend trip. The ea
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Jun 29, 2021


Traveling with Strangers: Antigua, Guatemala
A wonderful experience that I give five stars and highly recommend! Stop waiting on your friends to travel, pack a bag and go!
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Mar 31, 2021


Ode to the Girls on Galentine’s Day
The pandemic arrived in 2020, halting most Americans' lives with what seemed like little to no warning. The unemployment rate peaked at...
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Feb 7, 2021


Moschino Pre-Fall '20 Review
By what standard do we measure originality? That is the question that came to mind as I reviewed the Moschino Pre-Fall '20 runway show.
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Jan 7, 2020


Creative Breakthrough: Art Basel Edition
Searching for inspiration and finding forgotten art.
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Dec 10, 2019


FASHION TRENDS: The Evolution of The Blazer
If you wondered if art imitates life, then the answer is yes. So it's not surprising to see the rise of the blazer dress.
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Oct 7, 2019


MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: JARENisJAREN
Jaren is a multifaceted singer-songwriter. He says everything he needs to through his music. So for all the true RnB fans, this is for you!
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Sep 2, 2019


The Dog Days Of Summer
What do I wear during the hottest days of the summer?
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Aug 7, 2019


A Creative Journey
Sometimes you have to reflect on where you began to know where you are going.
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Jul 17, 2019


Paying Tribute to Nipsey Hussle
We wanted to take the time to pay our own respects to late rapper who promotes positivity throughout his community and the Hip Hop culture.
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Jun 17, 2019
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