One of the best gifts I ever received

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. Materially it was in 2007 when I was given digital access to the complete Stevie Wonder collection. Metaphysically it was when I learned the combo of self-care, self-love, grace, forgiveness and putting myself first (aka putting my mask on first).

E. Denise Simmons

E. Denise Simmons born 1951 is the first openly lesbian mayor in the United States. She was elected in 2008 and still serves as of 2025. She is also a Justice of the Peace and a notary public.

Autumn Lockwood

Autumn Lockwood first Black woman to coach in Super Bowl in 2025 for the Eagles.

Approach to Budgeting

Write about your approach to budgeting. It’s new but simple. I use two books: “Budget Book” and “Monthly Bill Payment Tracker”. Know my monthly income. Pay myself first. I decide how much I am going to save. I keep meticulous notes and track in both books. I also look at my account balances minimally daily.

Juliana Huxtable

Juliana Huxtable born 1987. Artist, writer, performer, author, DJ and co-founder of the New York–based nightlife project Shock Value. Lives in Berlin.

Not Patriotic

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? I am not patriotic. The literal definition is having a love and devotion to one’s country. It can also mean having pride in one’s country and its history. As a Blesbisn, hard pass on both definitions for my country the United States of America.

Unintentional Law Breaker

Yes I have unintentionally broken many laws when I was unaware they were laws, mainly traffic violations like crossing over a double white line. Didn’t know that was a thing.