My maternal grandmother was one-of-a-kind. Born in 1916, she got married at 14 and had a daughter, my Momma. After working as a maid, and my grandfather on the railroad, they left rural South Carolina to head ‘up North’ to New York in the 40s, seeking the promises of a good living. They left my … Continue reading Mrs. Janie
Last night, my great-nephew spent the night with me. He was all arms and legs and head butts and scratchy, long toenails, trying to stretch out. I managed not to be thrown onto the floor during the night, barely. After he went to sleep and was still and quiet, I took advantage of the rare … Continue reading Auntie’s Baby
Soda City is hopping this weekend with things to do. Between The Okra Strut, Pride, the Italian Festival, the Plant and Flower Festival and Nationwide Smithsonian Free Museum Day, Saturday was not a day where being bored was an option. A little for everyone. But of course, I was headed AWAY from all the festivities, … Continue reading The Stray
Tonya D. Thomas 