“How long shall I grieve,”
I asked the all-knowing wind.
“For as long as you feel me whisper along your skin.”
Author Archives: LaShawnda Jones
Book Review: Defining Moments of Black History by Dick Gregory
My short summary is: Gregory was an insensitive jerk of such magnitude, it’s impossible to wrap my mind or sensitivities around the thought. He comes across as a know-it-all-name-dropping gossip riding the coattails of historical figures in order to position himself in prominent historic incidents a la Forest Gump.
Severance: The Attractiveness of Character and Performance
I see Severance as men being men in varying relationships and situational dynamics. The sacredness and universality of men embodying manhood through emotional vulnerability. Undiluted maleness that’s not in doubt or watered down; that’s not commercial, shallow, or one-dimensional. Most importantly, it’s about everyday manliness that’s not predicated or framed by physical violence.
Obsolescence by Mick McConnell
Chapter 8: Obsolescenceby Mick McConnell I’ve been called seasoned. Experienced. A mentor.It’s a compliment.It’s also code.Code for: you’re not the future anymore.This is what obsolescence actually feels like. Not a door slamming shut, but a quiet shift. Your name starts disappearing from the cc line. The brief goes to someone else. You’re still respected, butContinueContinue reading “Obsolescence by Mick McConnell”
Poem: 65 Years Ago Today
Hmm, sixty-five years ago today,You entered this world.Twenty-nine years agoyou left far too soon.Up ’til then, I knew you my entire lifeyet, I’m still learning you more each year.This last year, I dug up painful,crushing information.Confirmed details.Connected dots.Formed a picture of a childhood that wasn’t.Saw the end of a truncated adolescence.Now I’m speculating,wondering when thoseContinueContinue reading “Poem: 65 Years Ago Today”
Poem: We’re promised the harvest.
Are you planting purposefully?
Are you cultivating with vision?
Are you harvesting in joy?
Severance: Am I Severed?
One of the first existential questions I asked myself after rewatching Season 1 following the first few episodes of Season 2, was, “Am I severed?” The second question was, “Aren’t we all severed?”
The unexpected joy of this series is the unending layers of meaning, creativity, symbolism, and nuance.
Film Review: Sinners
Sinners is an excellent example of how multicultural representation in film enriches the presentation and experience of a film. A multicultural cast shows and tells a story far better than any monotone cast possibly can, even then there’s not a fully fleshed out story.
Today is RAINN Day 💙
Join Us for a Moment of Strength and More This SAAPM 4/8/2025Today, April 8th, is RAINN Day—a powerful moment during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) to reflect, raise awareness, and show support for survivors.💙💪 Moment of Strength (RAINN Day – April 8th)Take 68 seconds today for a moment of reflection and rededication toContinueContinue reading “Today is RAINN Day 💙”
Three incredibly vulnerable conversations with strangers
Originally written January 15, 2024 Relationships have been the through-line of all my writing. The core foundation of every relationship is communication. What I’ve found over the years to be generally true for the less intentioned is: The more familiar people are with you, the less effort they put into genuine communication. They stop listening.ContinueContinue reading “Three incredibly vulnerable conversations with strangers”
Harvest Life 