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The Tribes We Carry
Read more: The Tribes We CarryLately, I’ve been thinking about the tribes we’re part of—the ones shaped by our upbringing, where we were born, or the cultures that surrounded us as we grew up. Sometimes, those tribes stay with us in unexpected ways. I was watching Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South band perform recently in the Tournament…
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Early Mornings and Creative Goals: A Writer’s Tale
Read more: Early Mornings and Creative Goals: A Writer’s TaleEvery vacation, I tell myself, This time will be different. I make big plans to relax, recharge, and maybe squeeze in some writing. But, without fail, my version of “relaxing” becomes waking up at 3 a.m., sometimes 5 a.m., and writing until late evening. I dive headfirst into my projects, and while I enjoy the…

