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I was headed to New York for Podcast Movement. Then my daughter decided to come. Then my ex-wife. Suddenly, my quick business trip became a college tour, a family getaway, and a ten-hour drive in our Prius.

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I invited two friends over for drinks and conversation. One was fiery. The other was incredibly calm. I thought the combination would be interesting. It was...

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I'm headed to New York tomorrow and haven't planned much, which is normally exactly how I like to travel. But this time my daughter is coming with me, and I'm realizing there's a difference between being comfortable with uncertainty when it's just me and being responsible for someone else.

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Cindy invited me to a birthday party in Detroit's affluent Sherwood Forest neighborhood. I didn't know I was going to the Black Women Backyard Power Summit, but I loved it!

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Everyday is a Story RETURNS on Monday! If you pay attention...your life is saying something.

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It was unbearably hot yesterday, and it reminded me of growing up in Detroit without air conditioning. Somehow we survived...and maybe even appreciated summer a little differently. 

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The huge tree from my childhood is gone. Funny how something can disappear from the landscape but never leave your memory.

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Running errands with my mom turned into a journey of dreams, imagination, and memories. Sometimes a bookstore can bring back an entire season of your life.

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I walked into the tattoo shop with one idea and walked out with something better. Letting go isn't always easy, but it may be best.

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I celebrated Juneteenth and Father's Day with family this weekend. One uncomfortable moment brought up a lot of emotions, and I let the emotions happen.

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A story about eye contact, conversations, taking chances, and why life gets more interesting when you connect.

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I stopped watching basketball for over 15 years. This year's playoffs reminded me why I loved the game in the first place. Sometimes old passions are just waiting for you to come back.

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Every year, I procrastinate putting in the AC units in the windows. Last night was the breaking point.

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A Saturday morning phone call changed my whole day. Dad was in an accident, and suddenly nothing else mattered.

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A real-life story about food, nostalgia, college memories, and the meals that stay with us.

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Some days are for money. Some for creativity. And some days are for errands. Yesterday was an Errand Day that ended with 2-3 unsuccessful hours on the phone.

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I take a break after almost every task when I'm working on my house. It sounds lazy, but I've realized the breaks are actually part of the process.

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I met an older woman while doing community volunteer work and realized attraction doesn't care about age. Sometimes a connection can sneak up on you.

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Watching my daughter speak at a rally reminded me how much I miss the stage. Sometimes inspiration comes through the people we've first inspired.

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