Atlanta or Philadelphia?

Coming to Philadelphia from Atlanta three years ago, there was a lot to be excited about. A “bigger” city, with decent public transportation, that is pedestrian and bike friendly. And they recycle, WHAT? A dream come true. Except, I soon discovered it wasn’t all roses and rainbows in the city of brotherly love (and sisterly …

Things I’ll Miss About Philly pt 1. Dahlak

Dahlak Paradise is one of the first places I fell in love with in Philadelphia. My first experience there sold me on west Philadelphia and I moved to West (the best) Philly 3 months later. I remember it well, one night in October before it got too cold. Someone invited me there for a drink …

Return to Paradise

This Friday, I drove back to my hometown in Queens to visit my family. The last time I was there was for my grandfather’s funeral in 2010, it’s been over 3 years. Far Rockaway is a unique place because it is surrounded by water; there’s a bay on one side, and the ocean on the …

Q.U.E.E.N Official

Prepare to be blown away, there is so much power in this song. Q.U.E.E.N the latest from Janelle Monae featuring Erykah Badu. I remember when she opened at the Gnarls Barkley concert in Atlanta. If you Google my name there’s a picture from that night (along with a slew of other things). Seriously though, this video is …