Category Archives: female consciousness
Gum, Grit, and Storytelling
She chewed gum while lecturing. It was a habit she picked up once when, while presenting her thoughts in front of an audience, the words got stuck in her throat. Chewing gum induced salivation and let the words flow once … Continue reading
Telling Untold Stories
There’s nothing like a cool breeze to help my mind relax. And the best breezes come from the sea. So here I am sitting listening to the splashing sound of the waves as they hit the rocky shore. The Greeks … Continue reading
Today’s Psychological Striptease
Since November 1st, the way I experience the world has drastically changed. I am still coming to terms with this new reality. My mind contaminates my body with its struggles. I have the feeling that I am trying to go … Continue reading
Living on an Iceberg
For her role in Fences, Viola Davis won the Oscar for best supporting actress. In her acceptance speech, she spoke of graveyards full of people who had stories yet to be told. Those stories—“the stories of the people who dreamed … Continue reading
We Are Family
My childhood was greatly influenced by Fela. I don’t know when exactly she came into our lives. All I know is that my parents separated when I was a baby and my mom had to work. And then one day, … Continue reading



