Because life is better with cats. Full stop.

The belly...the blep...Sunkiss during her morning bathing ritual. #catsofbluesky

Another treasure...Chicago Blues Queen Koko Taylor had a raw, powerful voice that would immediately draw you in. It's easy to understand why Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt were inspired by her. She succeeded in a male-dominated blues scene and held her own with all of them. youtu.be/WgtNy2AVdas?...

Another pivotal voice to remember... Sister Rosetta Tharpe... the Godmother of rock and roll. :) She was the first of the great gospel recording artists who inspired and paved the way for others to follow (Chuck Berry, as one example who credited her for his style. youtu.be/Y9a49oFalZE?...

🧵 Can I say something as a Gen X?

Growing up in schools that included white kids, being friends & playing sports w/white kids, working and getting along with white peers, bosses, employees & neighbors..

Despite all the “stuff” I thought our future, our now would be better

Sharing voices of black women in music who have impacted me... because they are amazing, talented, strong, beautiful women who should never be overlooked, undervalued, forgotten, or silenced by people who look like me. First: Nina Simone. youtu.be/CxWQaU3DYHM?...

This is a house of cats. And books. My refuge.

A busy weekend combining office and library, and it feels right...and cozy. Still some straightening and decorating to do!