When something resonates with me

I never, ever forget it. Last Sunday I bought the New York Times, something I rarely do anymore. I'm so glad that I did because I was treated to a beautiful essay in the style section, under the "Modern Love" column. The title was Just one Last Swirl Around the Bowl by Dan Barry.

"MY daughter’s stupid fish is dying. She is coping with the news by making the necessary arrangements for a burial at sea, via flushed toilet. To her, death is an unformed concept, a trip to Antarctica, just a word. She is 5 3/4 years old." read more here

Another essay that I totally connected with was My Superhero Secret written by Tiphanie Yanique back in 2007. Yanique writes about being woman of color who also happens to be a writer in a business that is dominated by white, males that command top dollar book contracts. I couldnt remember Tiphanie's name or where I'd read the essay, but what did stick with me was the line: "I’ve got superhero powers. I can even make myself disappear."

"The English Teacher: Sixth Grade
The teacher gave me a "C" on my book report, claiming I’d plagiarized. I hadn’t. I had read the unabridged version of Robin Hood, which had more details and better language than the knockoff we were reading in class. The teacher was American, new to our island".... read more here

Bernice L. McFadden