Category 90s

My Writing Influences include Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes Writing Influences

It’s fitting that this blog post of one of my writing influences came out in February – aka Black History Month. It’s no question that I was influenced by great black poets and authors in my young life. I have…

Walking was a breeze…..

Island Gurl Walking Breeze

Year: 90s to 2000s Grade: All Place: All over town, St. Thomas Walking Was a Must…….. I walked to/from elementary school and high school everyday. I walked from jr. high school most days and that was from Cancryn to Est.…

Boys Wear Pink, Girls Wear Blue

Boys Wear Pink Girls Wear Blue

Years: Some summer in the 90s Place: Tortola, BVI #BestSummersEver #Tola #BVI Like I said in a previous post, the best summers of my life started in 1993. I would be shipped on a boat to Tortola with my aunts to spend the…

A Big Puddle of Mess

Big Puddle Mess

Ever find yourself in an embarrassing position growing up? I did and it involved me, a huge puddle, and the middle of my elementary school field. Year: 1994 or 1995 Grade: 5th Grade Place: Lockhart Elementary School Rainy Days at LES Anybody who…