1. I fear becoming obsolete.
2. I am worthy of the truth.
3. I become a radically improved person at least every six months. It’s dope.
4. I just had (or am having) a sneezing attack.
5. I am frustrated with dichotomies. One man’s patriot is another man’s terrorist. I am either divinely courageous or naive and stupid.
6. I am a product-oriented woman attempting to appreciate the beauties of process.
7. I read my horoscope everyday. Sometimes I read Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius too.
Today my horoscope says: Your world is filled with non-stop action, yet much of it takes place on the inner planes. You may not want to rest, yet the idea of withdrawing from your commitments still seems attractive. Remember, what happens in your mind is yours alone. You are free to go anywhere you possibly choose, so use your fantasies to explore the days ahead before they happen.
8. My parents were sure that I was going to be a boy. They painted my room blue. It has taken me nearly twenty-two years to understand the burden of bringing a girlchild into the world.
ergo,
9a. The “choice” is never really a choice at all, when encumbered with judgment.
9b. I wonder about the world today’s men are creating for their daughters, for their sisters. I wonder if my daughter’s father will be okay with her being number four on a rotation of six. I wonder if I can exemplify the kind of Black woman I want my sons to marry.