Spring Sprang



Last night was a blast. I got blanked by my son to go to the Jungle Brothers concert because he "had an exam" -- that was my Absolutely Fabulous moment with him. Of course I swelled with pride when he told me that - my baby is responsible and mature! Not that I think having a few hours of pure New York City hip hop would have hurt anybody - but I get it! And these things have reasons for happening, of course.



Ms. Paulette hanging out with her former schoolmates

there are two members of the jungle brothers in this picture.
can you find them?  trippy picture...indeed.


Like when my friend Paulette jumps in and saves the day and says, "I know those guys. I went to high school with them!" And then I called my old friend V - whom I haven't seen in ages. And we danced. And had fun. And it was a great concert! And then they pulled Paulette up on stage- and we ended up chilling.  The Jungle Brothers were all there, looking good, gave a GREAT concert and showed the sisters mad love!

The night before we ended up at Kimia's.  Well, I was supposed to read my poetry but things didn't go as planned and the lime (as we say in Trinidad) was pretty good. I adore Kimia and it's owner - who I also had the pleasure of hanging out with last night at the concert. She's one of those Persian sisters that is wide awake.

I also saw Lola Lala - my Puerto Rican friend who isn't really Puerto Rican - she's half Indian - and whenever I see her we do have a good laugh and it is like being in New York, a feeling that Viana manages to conjure as well. Viana - a Greenwich village woman- has New York sapping out of her pores.  It was great to experience that although we hadn't seen each other in years, our banter took on a familiar rhythm and humor. For example at one point, she threatened to get up on the stage. I said, "settle down Darcel." And she cracked up. Only Solid Gold viewers would know about that!

Claudius' Instagram pic from yesterday at Kødbyen


Viana just started a Jamaican food stall and I went by to offer our support. She looks so happy and with a brain like hers - she can go quite far with this idea here in Denmark. Claudius just came back from his tour in Germany and we talked about our usual topics of discussion: being an independent artist here in Denmark. Always refreshing and inspiring to catch up with these folks.

There's a lot to be thankful for. I just finished up a book translation which I greatly enjoyed and feel honored to be a part of. I have my NBC gig which I'm gearing up more content for. And then there's the work that I have produced for the Murmur and hope to continue-  the paper has definitely given me much to be proud about.

May your spring be full of blossoms - professional and personal ones for sure!

farvel. adeiu. caio.

blackgirl on mars reporting
from copenhagen.


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