In The Thick Of It

Change is hard, Torches. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s not hard. The mystery of change is this: it is simple and hard. It is not impossible and is …

Talk About It Tuesday-1/3/2023

So, as the new year starts, more of the fuckery of Derek Jaxn is being revealed. His new woman (probably the A-1 position on this top portion of the roster) …

The Next Best Thing

These last three years have been an exercise in hurry up and wait. If I’m honest, the fact that I survived COVID as a patient care tech on the floor, …

Here We Go

With the new year happening, and how rocky the last three years have been, I think it’s essential to walk into this year with this most powerful word: INTENTION. This …

Happy New Year!

This year is going to be full of promise. I am speaking that into existence! And I am looking at this year with anticipation, joy and happy tears. This is …

Book Review December 2022: BLACK WOMEN WILL SAVE THE WORLD by April Ryan

Y’all didn’t think that I would let this year end without a BOOK REC did you? Nah. I am a fan of April Ryan. For most people, they became aware …

And Hit Reset…

Hello Torches– I know it has been so long since new content has been here, and trust, I have missed you all so much. I had to step away to …

Book Review November 2022: FINDING ME by Viola Davis

As of this posting, Viola Davis is on the verge of being an EGOT artist. All she needs is the Grammy. -JBH Never tell me (or any other Black person!) …

Book Review October 2022: The Weight Of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

“No one stops in Springville except ghosts…” Tiffany D. Jackson is no stranger to this space (please read Monday’s Not Coming), and you all know I do not shy away …

Talk About It Tuesday-09/20/2022

And here we go– Apple ain’t gon keep playing on our top and in our face. “The Slap” was about 6 months ago. Y’all can’t let this man live his …