GOOD STUFF: 11.18.16

It’s Friday! How are y’all feeling?

This week got off to a slow start for me. I am still in shock about the election aftermath. Things have gotten ugly…and scary all across the United States.

I ran across this a photo my friend took of me in front of a Nina Simone mural. I was reminded of one of my favorite quotes by her:

“An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.”

-Nina Simone

It’s been interesting talking to a few of my creative friends and seeing how the changing political landscape is affects their work and they type of art/photography/music they are producing.

The weather is finally getting cool enough to wear some of my favorite sweatshirts. I don’t know what it is about baggy sweatshirts in the Fall, but there is nothing cozier! Earlier this week I wrote about a few sweatshirts that I want to add to my collection. I am tempted to buy Kwesi Abbensetts Pineapple Sweatshirt, but I’ll have to be selective about when and where I rock it.

The HU$TLE journal I ordered from Myleik Teele was delivered this week. Right on time! Myleik is an entrepreneur known for her stellar work ethic and unwavering commitment to “being exceptional”. She spills some her secrets to success in the prologue of this journal. She keeps it real. Her podcast is pretty dope too.

Pomegranates are in season and I’m loving it! Almost every day this week I’ve had pomegranate seeds and cold herbal tea for an afternoon snack. So good! I just wish there was an easier way to scoop out the seeds; I tried buying the ready-to-eat seeds but they don’t compare to fresh pomegranates.

I took a break earlier today to water my plants and read some poetry. It’s four hours later and I’m still “reading”. I guess sometimes you just need to get a jump start on the weekend.

Those are a few quick highlights from my week! What’s good with you?

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