Magical Medievalism
Spring is traditionally seen as a time of thawing, when the things we've buried in the snows of winter are released in the renewed warmth of the sun. Our bones creak out as we shake off the cobwebs of hibernation. We move easier, dream larger, and strive to complete the tasks that appeared insurmountable in …
I have yet to meet a black person - woman or man - who doesn't have strong feelings about getting their hair done. If you mention a barber, you might see one of us shudder, or you might get a bright smile if you ask who did such and such's braids. Hair is an event …
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I used to find my face so inconvenient. It scars easily, it's too dark to some, I get pimples in crazy places, and hair removal makes it explode into an atlas of bumps. There was nothing great to me about my own personal flesh suit, so for years I just avoided it all together. You …
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Having dreadlocks has been, without a doubt, a wonderful experience. I can wake up and go, I don't have to do much maintenance beyond a monthly re-twist and weekly washing, and I stand out in a crowd rather than blending in. Most importantly, I feel like me with my hair this way. Yet, for all of the …
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius I'm drawn to pretty things like a shallow moth to a flame. Sunsets, shoes, dresses, Chris Pine - we've all got our weaknesses, and things that sparkle are definitely mine. I often get lost in thought when I come across something that pleases my eye, …
LaKase Cousino 