Monthly Archives: December 2016
African American Museum
As we approached the African American museum, I thought of an inverted step pyramid. My sister informed me that the design was inspired by an African headdress. Whichever the case, I loved the stylish modernity of this ancient shape. The first time I’d ever visited the Washington monument as a child, we only celebrated Black … Continue reading
Ineligible for a Subsidy
Since becoming a full-time insurance agent, I’ve sold medicare advantage plans, AKA part C, for a hot second, then received additional training to sell affordable healthcare plans on the federally-run marketplace, AKA “Obamacare.” Originally, I embraced the opportunity to expand my skill set, but I had no idea, back in August 2016, what a hot … Continue reading
Stray Shoe
A stray shoe along a road, an intersection Orphaned by some traumatic event Someone’s sandal, boot, stiletto, athletic footwear Never a pair of shoes Just one Missing its sole mate Always that lone shoe Because if it were two Someone would surely take them But the one left behind Like the sad lover who stayed … Continue reading
Ham & Cheese Casserole
Lots of people fret about what to do about all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Talk about your first-world problems! Not me. Ever since I went through a strange time last year, where I obsessed about food since my grocery budget was $30/wk, I’m joyous every day I have food in the house. I was gifted a … Continue reading