Giving Birth to a New Year...times 33!
letting my past guide me. a sankofa lesson: The African word Sankofa symbolizes a way of using our past to guide us forward. The Akan people of Ghana symbolize this quest for knowledge as a consistent staple in life, a way to progress by learning from the past. I am making a deliberate attempt to follow their guidance. My attempt, naturally, will be imperfect. Thank you for your grace. *I turned 33 this year, this month in fact. The number 33 has been a notable part of my life from a young age-as notable as a number can be anyway. In looking back on the beginnings of this number's connection to my life, I also consider how to move forward with it.* age : 33 this 33rd year of my life brings a throwback to Mr. Grant Hill. grant hill was my absolute favorite person for many years. he was my bae back in the day. i rocked the leather detroit pistons jacket like it was the only thing i owned. i watched basketball games like i cared about the sport. i read everything i coul