• Life

    A Tiny Turbulence Never Hurt Anybody

    Guess who’s back, back again– Shay’s back, tell a friend– Guess who’s back, guess who’s back? At this moment I truly feel like that Eminem song– about his comeback to the music game. I am back from my unplanned hiatus from the blogosphere. Over the last month I have learned that it is crucial to take a break from your craft to allow your creative juices to replenish. Without planned or even unplanned breaks, something that you love can easily turn into a chore. I am actually happy that I took my break. I have had time to process a lot of changes, and so many great things have happened…

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    Is it too Early for a Cocktail?

    Over the past weekend, I discovered a new level of whispering. I have never spoken so softly than when asking if “a little before 8 A.M.” was too early for a cocktail.   I was asking this question at a random airport bar as I awaited my flight to my Alma Mater. I was headed to the university to speak on a panel for accepted students who identified as African American. I was truly honored that I made so much of an impact at my Alma Mater that they saw fit to fly me back to campus and speak on a panel for an event where even our University president…