homegirls&handgrenades

my grass IS greener.

2011-04-19T01:30:00.000-04:00

drive south.

2011-03-28T21:30:00.000-04:00

i like mine black.

2011-03-25T12:14:00.000-04:00

this is winter.

2011-03-24T02:22:00.000-04:00

untitled.

2011-03-24T01:57:00.000-04:00

blue in green.

2011-03-24T01:36:00.000-04:00

a year ago tomorrow.

2011-03-24T01:30:00.000-04:00

while the sun sets.

2011-01-23T17:51:00.001-05:00

we sit & talk.

new danger.

2011-01-20T19:17:00.003-05:00

i remember this show. and i remember hearing the latest badu album this day. new danger was the show. the work of antoine "raw" williams and john "jago13" hairston jr. it was a gorgeous spring day @ uncc. almost a year ago. wow. can't believe i never did anything with these photos. enjoy.

vessel.

2011-01-08T02:04:00.000-05:00

his life is renewing mine.

every hour. every day.

he is evidence of divine presence.

ready & willing

2010-11-19T01:49:00.003-05:00

as you grow...

i grow...

in ways i'd never imagine.

i am grateful.

thank you for choosing me.

i love you.

2010-10-10T22:20:00.000-04:00

every day i wake, you’re with me. and i am grateful. you are loved. we are a team and i am glad you have chosen me.

Carrying a baby is the most rewarding experience a woman can enjoy. -Jayne Mansfield

kuhl-tuh-veyt.

2010-08-17T00:02:00.000-04:00

chad and i are working on a documentation of me.

but,

i got a quick moment to snap a couple of him.

and this is one of the many he captured of me.

let him document you.

he's talented.

L-I-F-E.

2010-08-10T02:29:00.002-04:00

been a lil over a month since my last post.. and there are many different reasons why, many of which i do not know about.. and that is ok. it is purposeful. at any rate, i was moved to post tonite.

yesterday afternoon, i went for a ride, east on 74, with my folks to see a few family members. i call it the country. my roots. they go deep. on both sides. from what most people, where i'm from, would call a place like this. it is much slower. very rural. and very peaceful. that is probably one of the things i can appreciate most.. the peacefulness. and of course, mother nature full in effect. and the mosquitoes were everywhere.

these sunflowers were gorgeous. my camera doesn't really give them all the glory.. you just had to be there. i hopped out and began with caution.. there were bumblebees everywhere. pollenating. minding their business. i am told they are not "aggressive" like honey bees and wasps and such.. but that didnt really matter to me because they still sting. and, i was in their territory.

the flowers reminded me of life. the bees reminded me of life. and how everything IS connected. everything in cycle. we must remember this. this applies all thruout life. as i cultivate and nourish this seed, i keep this close to heart. who i am, affects my seed and those close to me. what i do, or don't.. what i say, or not... my thoughts, feelings and emotions are directly connected. and saying this, i am being as peace as i can. it is challenging but it is possible. what i think, manifests. what i do, is that manifestation. with every action, there is a reaction AND consequence, whether its immediate or not.

like the sun, water, bees, flowers, air, soil... all of these things are a part of life.

we need to get back to this. living like this. being mindful of all that we are (or aren't).

it's all relative.

with this seed growing, turning, floating, swimming inside...
it only makes me strive to be my best now and always.
no time for bull or anything lifeless..
only LIGHT.
and if you ain't with that..
no love lost..
but i can't help you because it is not my purpose.
my purpose is bigger than me.
and it's growing everyday.

L-I-F-E.

there's something about..

2010-06-21T00:47:00.000-04:00

.. blue.

bide.

2010-06-06T23:58:00.002-04:00

to sit..

and wait..

for the train.

*apply accordingly*

meesh, cause she's great

2010-06-04T18:10:00.000-04:00

it was a hot ass day in greensboro.
i can just imagine what summer will be like..
and it was her birthday nonetheless.

we needed to "waste" some time..
so we kinda wandered the uncg campus.

i got lots of photos of her, most from the nite before.
these were some of my favorites.

she was hilarious that nite.
things are always funnier when she's around.

this is meesh the great...
cause she's great.

yup.

"cover me"

2010-05-30T22:38:00.001-04:00

while i crawl into the unknown
cover me

i'm going hunting for mysteries
cover me

i'm going to prove the impossible really exists
this is really dangerous
cover me

but worth all the effort
cover me

i'm going to prove the impossible really exists

lyrics - bjork

"be simple like the flowers"

2010-05-27T22:52:00.001-04:00

sky's the limit

2010-05-24T02:47:00.003-04:00

vastness.

jasiatic, jasiatic...

2010-05-17T01:37:00.000-04:00

.... with her work @ art, beats and lyrics in charlotte.

friday nite was a good nite.

meesh. revisited.

2010-05-05T16:48:00.001-04:00

a friend of mine recently posted something about revisiting old ideas.
and i've been meaning to pay meesh a visit.
these pictures were taken last late summer/early autumn..
sometime in september.
i remember the day.
the sun wasn't "out"..
there was an overcast even..
but it was hot as hell.
warm.
muggy.
we were sweating.
i was excited about hanging out with meesh..
and excited to use these lenses my cousin (thanks ishmael) let me use.

we wandered the streets of charlotte.
found an "empty" lot..
where people once lived.
lots of steps were left behind.

this is just one picture i captured of meesh..
i'll post the others in a bit.

montage.

2010-04-29T23:41:00.001-04:00

he was working on a piece for his girlfriend, khalilah.
frida kahlo was the subject.
along with convo..
and a lil music.

ok, so....
it's official..
chad cartwright is THEE King of Collage.

[[ tho he is not just a collager ]] *smile*

support local arts and be green all at the same time:
he'll take unwanted magazines and such off your hands..
a better way than you throwing them out.

yeah..
he's that kinda artist-friend that continue to inspire me.. keeps the fire quietly going.. and he doesn't even know it. thanks chd:wrd for the random & not-so-random conversations.
peace.

josh.

2010-04-13T21:11:00.002-04:00

so we (josh & i) decided to link & wander one sunday early afternoon, which happened to be like one of the hottest days in spring so far. felt a bit like summer, which is why i couldn't understand how & why he decided to wear that dark denim jacket. he claims he wasn't hot... all i know is, i saw him sweatin'. :)

strength of the Sun.

2010-04-13T15:47:00.006-04:00

the Sun shines on all things.

whenever i listen to Cazeaux's music..

i get this feeling inside..
and his soul gets it right..
everytime.

peace.

color composition.

2010-03-16T03:04:00.003-04:00

equinox.

2010-03-11T23:11:00.007-05:00

summer was unsettled.
eased on into autumn and the most of winter.
spring will be much calmer.
i know this.

there is something about being near the coast..
and i miss it.
these waters in particular feel safe.
warmmm.

and,
rainy days are needed.
i like mine muggy.
humid,
high.
wetlands.
rivers.
oceans.
and bridges. lots of bridges.
heavy clouds.

skies for days it seems.
warm.. and sweet.

gentle.
nurturing.

i am safe
in her presence.

"time" is,
never enough.

you know how i feel...

2010-03-02T00:30:00.009-05:00

i get to see this from my bedroom window.. yes.

my day ALWAYS feels complete when i'm able to see the Greater of me, do what It do.
what will be..
will be
what was done..
is done.
breathe in..
and let it all out.
the setting of the sun makes me feel a way..
like peace.
just..
peace.

THE MOON REFLECTS THE LIGHT OF THE SUN.
{marinate}

*breathe*

now time..
to..
go..

withIN.

brain activity.

2010-02-23T11:36:00.007-05:00

sometimes the more you talk with someone, the more you get to know them. and sometimes, the more time spent, the better understanding.
i know that to look at someone's art (whether visual, audio, etc..) and to truly feel it, you get to know them even deeper. sometimes it just translates easier. it's brain activity. it's the manifestation of the inner to the outer world. creation is essential. imagine a world without it. i cannot fathom.
expression is everything.

[thank you for sharing your space]

jaZZy j.

2010-02-15T00:13:00.007-05:00

a dope weekend away from the Queen, snowy & coldness in the A and lots of sisterhood goin on. sometimes as a photographer, the only pictures you have of yourself are self-portraits, which to me, are some of the best ones. but time to switch things up with another perspective.. we were loungin around, inspired with an urge to get a few shots of the fly photographer and good friend, Jasiatic.

peep her work @

jasiatic.com
the adventures of superwoman
createtress photography
who shot ya

raw goodness

2010-02-09T20:35:00.007-05:00

raw foodism is based on eating whole, live, nutritionally-dense, often all organic, uncooked and unprocessed foods as a large percentage of the diet. raw foods have higher nutrient values than foods that have been cooked. heating food above 104-120 degrees Fahrenheit degrades or destroys enzymes in food needed for proper digestion and health.

dem raw bois, rian & ami-el, recently had a raw foods tasting.
below are a few pics i got of their delicious dishes.

peep 'dem raw bois' @ fountainofyouthfoodsllc.com

you can try some of this rawness @ the healthy home market in charlotte.

blk:::swan

2010-02-04T01:30:00.003-05:00

if we pay close attention, we know that the universe is in natural order. just as it should. about a month or so ago, a "last minute" decision with a friend and we ended up @ the wine up. it was a rainy nite.. quiet.. we caught the tail-end of tuesday nite open mic.. just in time to catch blk swan. i am glad that i went. this beautiful poet shared a piece that moved me..
deeply.
it was a very good nite.

... i also caught her shooting some pool.

peep her:
concretegeneration.org

aloneness?

2010-02-02T10:31:00.002-05:00

we know that presence isn't needed.
you are with me.
and i, with you.

CHD:WCK!

2010-01-20T00:02:00.005-05:00

wandering the streets with CHD:WRD (you betta know)

the sun was out..
and shining all bright..
energy..

he's a very talented painter and photographer..

peep him @
chdwck.com
chdwck80.blogspot.com

note.

2010-01-18T01:57:00.006-05:00

mecca.

2010-01-16T04:12:00.005-05:00

spent the day with my cousin mecca.

dinner.

2010-01-16T01:43:00.003-05:00

it was a saturday.
and i hadn't planned on gettin out the house.
after an online conversation, we decided to meet for dinner.
glad we did.
it had been a while.

georgia's jewel.

2009-12-25T05:21:00.013-05:00

[part one]

driving from florida to charlotte is a nice ride. i dig road trips in general. and if there is one thing you don't know about me, know that i will quickly hop in a vehicle to venture outta the city. this particular day i was in a very thoughtful mood, kinda heavy, but not so much anything negative. was wishing i was able to stay in florida a lil while longer to be with moms. it was a warmer day, so i felt like taking my time getting back to charlotte. needed the extra time to free, filter, and organize some of those thoughts. as i had gotten into georgia, i decided to detour, and i took the highway to jekyll island. in my numerous trips between florida and north carolina, that name has always grabbed me. this time, it didn't let go. i'm glad it didn't. it felt gooood being near the the water again. freeing.

i miss being 5 minutes from the ocean.
jekyll island ain't the pacific, but this piece of the atlantic will do.
definitely a jewel.

her heart is warm.

2009-12-24T23:39:00.003-05:00

i love her.

heavy over the queen.

2009-12-18T02:31:00.003-05:00

reflecting the light of the sun..

2009-12-03T05:07:00.002-05:00

game theory

2009-11-29T11:02:00.009-05:00

"a solo exhibition of mixed media paintings about different perspectives of competing ideals of life and how we attempt to obtain what we consider happiness and freedom." - raw

november 13 - december 4, 2009
3204-C north davidson street, NoDa

the artist.. check his work @
rawgoods.org

Beautiful Decay

View from the Margins

Audacity

The Good Fight

Politics of the Moment

Strange Fruit

Babies Ain't Watching TV No More

Game Theory

an artist on the move..

roof tops.

2009-11-28T04:42:00.007-05:00

there are nites when i need to clear myself of the day's plights..

yiy.

2009-11-23T04:12:00.003-05:00

easy sundays.

2009-11-16T02:16:00.008-05:00

never in vain

2009-11-10T03:14:00.006-05:00

my prayer is to be better
and to live a life of love
an honest human being
who's at heart can soar with the doves
it's hard to keep your head up
when life's smoke obscures your game
i pray to see the beauty
even in that smoke's dark haze

and when i feel worthy to receive
the universe opens up to me
i'm a wide open vessel
true love expressing
i'll never live a day in vain

feeling bad is natural
to love the sun we must know rain
just don't let it infect you
wash it out before it stains
there's so much to support you
the water, earth and air
cause life is such a privilege
give thanks because its there

when we feel worthy to receive
universe opens up for we
we're wide open vessels
true love expressing
never live a day in vain

lyrics by georgia anne muldrow

mama sista africa

2009-11-03T02:08:00.006-05:00

we "ourselves" are high art.
-ntozake shange

i thank you for sisterhood.
truly one of a kind.

the lion king

2009-10-29T20:44:00.000-04:00

fearless.
and sweet.

catch him if you can.

a lil inspiration?

2009-10-27T10:34:00.007-04:00

i was reminded to look up.
so, i double-parked, and hit my hazards..

when the sky is alive during these hours..
it reminds me that the new day is near.
and yeah, i know "tomorrow" isn't promised..
but, i know there is life AFTER life.
do your best TODAY, cause it's all we can do.
if you feel like you haven't done your best..
be ready for "tomorrow" to get IT right.

the sun sets..
the sun rises..
whether we are here or not.

and even during the trying times..
make the most of it.

this is for inspiration..
of any sort..
i get mine from it.

[excuse me while i kiss the sky]

summer rain.

2009-10-15T21:11:00.012-04:00

Gumdrop - Flying Lotus

a structure over a river..

2009-10-13T14:38:00.009-04:00

light/shadow/reflection

2009-10-12T18:52:00.006-04:00

afraid of the light? shadow? or reflection?

when things come to light, one cannot be afraid of the shadow. or ashamed of the reflection.
acknowledge.
accept.
grow accordingly.

That Night (Vikter Duplaix Remix) - Jazzanova

namaste.

2009-10-08T06:00:00.000-04:00

mom, i love you.

play it all night..

2009-10-07T03:32:00.008-04:00

Marcus Garvey

house of cards

2009-10-01T11:00:00.001-04:00

echinacea angustifolia

2009-09-27T11:50:00.000-04:00

aka 'purple coneflowers'
[one of my favorite herbs]

i was out & about one afternoon in Charlotte.. and look at what i came across! tons of echinacea plants. now.. my fellow herbalists know the significance of this fortifying herb.

it's gorgeous AND healing.

[my personal garden on it's way..]

my favorite color is green.

2009-09-24T02:38:00.001-04:00

love rain

2009-09-03T10:22:00.003-04:00

the rain was falling
and i couldn't see the season changing
and the vibe slipping off it's axis
our beautiful melody became wildly staccato
the rain was falling and i could not see
that i was to be plowed and sowed and fertilized
and left to drown in his sunny afternoon
cumulus clouds, 84 degrees, melody
- jill scott

meeting of the minds.

2009-08-23T21:18:00.003-04:00

ugh

2009-08-18T23:30:00.003-04:00

life is full of surprises.
good.
and bad.
we never know.
how do we learn to cope with the bad kind?
had plans to get things done for the up & coming show..
but my mind is beyond clouded with the news i just heard tonight.
between this headache and heartache..
will i even be able to sleep?

"i'll think of something"

2009-08-12T01:42:00.003-04:00

retaliation.

2009-08-12T00:38:00.007-04:00

a water gun and a 4 yr old on a warm sunny day @ the park..

[maf, you oughta be ashamed of yourself]

sundiata was back at it soon after..

flowers for mama

2009-07-24T02:30:00.002-04:00

i pray for you.
i love you.

prior..

2009-07-22T10:07:00.000-04:00

make a wish..

2009-07-21T23:57:00.001-04:00

trynna find words that describe the vibe that's inside the space..

2009-07-20T10:37:00.002-04:00

ninja.

2009-07-17T12:49:00.003-04:00

a market of farmers

2009-07-14T16:52:00.009-04:00

[i've been inspired]

the art of..

2009-07-13T10:25:00.001-04:00

movement.

mista john hairston

2009-07-01T21:02:00.005-04:00

aka JAGO13
his craft reflects who he be..
full of color.
peep him: allcitystudios.com

DnB

2009-06-29T10:07:00.002-04:00

"life unfolds his mystery"

2009-06-21T16:31:00.012-04:00

solely

2009-06-17T12:15:00.002-04:00

kahlil gabrin once said, ". . . joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.”

green.

2009-06-09T01:14:00.005-04:00

Green - Coultrain

no matter, it will rise..

2009-06-09T01:08:00.000-04:00

i love her b/c she's a lover and a fighter.

2009-06-05T19:32:00.002-04:00

happy 25th michele!

2009-06-01T04:05:00.005-04:00

celebrating your life, always.
we miss you.
o52784-o7o3o7

question.

2009-05-31T03:20:00.001-04:00

ever just wanna rip your heart out?

pain.

2009-05-29T09:59:00.004-04:00

i found this on [philippeanthony.blogspot.com]
thank you friend, for posting.

“People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.”

— Jim Morrison.

nite time showers.

2009-05-26T01:05:00.002-04:00

"let's take a walk.."

2009-05-23T13:38:00.002-04:00

(and two weeks later..) my art beats + lyrics

2009-05-21T04:55:00.010-04:00

just a lil'..

2009-05-13T09:58:00.003-04:00

tariq rahman

2009-04-27T04:22:00.004-04:00

peace tariq.

cause it always be's like this..

2009-04-24T11:02:00.003-04:00

you know the new day is on its way when you're awake to hear the birds chattin' and sangin'. mama nature is beautiful. i'm feeling peace on this beautiful friday.

thursday evenings.

2009-04-11T00:10:00.005-04:00

another chill nite @ PJs.
i am determined to hack into fraser's library and get all his goodies. (sshhhhh..)

his sets are great!

an artist's habitat.

2009-04-08T01:26:00.004-04:00

gentrify me

2009-03-31T01:19:00.003-04:00

can't wait to see the show

groove food

2009-03-28T16:28:00.004-04:00

bati

2009-03-25T02:07:00.004-04:00

enjoyed a nice ethiopian vegetarian platter with my love. over a nice bottle of south african red wine [the restaurant did not have a liquor license so we were able to bring our own]. a very small, quiet intimate spot.. perfect for convo.

twenty-seven

2009-02-26T23:37:00.005-05:00

peace to linSOL for the humble earth day celebration.
she's the light on those darker days.
i thank you sis!

sounds.

2009-02-17T00:18:00.004-05:00

we need more djs like this.
thursday nites @ pjs. 9p-1a.
broken beats. deep house. downtempo.
tea. desserts. wine. coffee. hookahs.
good vibes.
all around.

i call you sun cause you shine like one.

2009-02-02T10:21:00.002-05:00

spoken word[s].

2009-01-25T20:32:00.001-05:00

nostalgia

2009-01-08T10:43:00.000-05:00

serve this royalty right

2009-01-02T15:27:00.003-05:00

my favorite joint on 'the headphone masterpiece'
and this video does it justice.

bounce rock roll. . .

2009-01-02T14:33:00.006-05:00

yeah.. his tank is mad snug..
but he got MOVESSSS.
gotta get my practice on.

bridges over duval county

2008-12-30T03:04:00.004-05:00

the nite was a blur..
but not really.

-

2008-12-18T02:31:00.002-05:00

more signs

2008-12-15T04:04:00.002-05:00