I Blog As Self-Care When The World Is A Mess

When these moments of violence and action collide, I don't know what to do through a computer screen. Other activists are quick to tweet and share places to donate, books to read, and spout out quippy words of wisdom. But all I can do is read and think and process.

CultureAntoinette ScullyAugust 13, 2017Self-Care, White Supremacists, August 12Comment

"Hair Story" Provides History and Perspective to Why It's More Than *Just Hair* (Book Review)

My love of the mundane prompted me to purchase and read Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America by Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps written in 2001. In 2014, an updated and revised version was published to include the changing styles of the later 2000s, which is the version I read.

ReadingAntoinette ScullyAugust 11, 2017Hair Story, Hair Politics, Ayana D. Bryd, Lori L. Tharps, Nonfiction, History, Book ReviewComment

#SipandRead: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

The #Sipandread photo series is inspired by the beauty of book covers and the amateur photography I post on social media. Plus I drink coffee in the morning and (sometimes) wine in the evening. Enjoy!

#SipandRead: An Extraordinary Union

A #SipandRead for your Saturday morning.

"The Hate U Give" Shines A Light On Starr (Book Review)

I almost didn't finish this book. I knew what was on the other side of this finished book and I never felt ready to face it.

ReadingAntoinette ScullyJuly 12, 2017The Hate U Give, THUG, Young Adult, YA, Book Review, Fiction Comments

Know Your Ordinances (A Home Journey Post)

No matter how much we may want something, we have to go through the proper channels to make it happen.

My 2017 Reading Challenges

The Reading Challenges I've taken on AND the challenges I'm facing as a reader.

Antoinette ScullyJune 27, 2017Read Harder, Reading Challenge, Popsugar, Free Black Women's Library, GoodreadsComment

How We Started Our Home Journey Restoration

Still wondering what an old house has to do with authors of the African Diaspora? This is the first in a series of posts themed Home journey and chronicles the making of our community bookstore.

In Defense of the Bookish Extrovert

I buy books, I drink hot liquids, and I love to post author quotes. But there is much more to my bookishness than quiet spaces and journaling accessories.

CultureAntoinette ScullyApril 27, 2017Extroverts, Free Time, Reading Habits Comments

How Nandi Brought An Unexpected Gift To Me (Book Review)

If I had to guess where the character Nandi gets her confidence, I wouldn't have to look any further than her creator, Ama Kuma. Here is how a chance encounter introduced me to Kuma and added Nandi to my reading list.

To Correct A Disconnection (An Update)

I made some site changes without undeestanding the effects. A (very) short post on how I fixed it.

Antoinette ScullyFebruary 28, 2017Events, book club, subscribeComment

#SipandRead: Between The World And Me

A short and sweet dose of Throw Back Thursday.

Antoinette ScullyFebruary 16, 2017between the world and me, Hipstamatic, Ta-Nehisi CoatesComment

The Art of Perfection Is Killing My Art (And Probably Yours Too)

If your work defines who you are and you're living in the performance zone, you may be having the same troubles I am: not living up to your expected potential. Is there anything you can do about that? Can those of us who are already professionals in our field balance our time to grow as creators AND provide quality content?

I believe we can.

WritingAntoinette ScullyFebruary 9, 2017Artists, Eduardo Briceño, Ted Talk Comments

3 Lessons I Learned In My First Year of Reading Only Black Authors

I'm not any better at defining "blackness" than when I started, but I'm much better at showing you what I knew was there all along.

Antoinette ScullyJanuary 2, 2017Reading Goals 2016, End of the Year ReviewComment

Post Election Thoughts and A Call to Action (or How Black Souls Kept Me Grounded)

Because I filled my soul with the stories of the disenfranchised, I was already awake when that thunderous roar was finally loud enough to rouse a sleeping nation to what Black America had endured since we stepped off the boats.

We woke up and the world was fundamentally different. What do we do now?

Antoinette ScullyNovember 15, 2016Amber Ruffin, Dr- Cornel West, Post-ElectionComment

Top Ten for the Weekend: "About the Author" Edition

The weather is finally cooling down in Los Angeles and now that Halloween is over, it won't be long before we all start hearing Christmas Chorals. Everything moves so fast here in LA LA land. This week I thought it would be fun to give you a chance to get to know me a little better.

Antoinette ScullyNovember 4, 2016Bookish Angst, Loving Story, VotingComment