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In The Land of Muses, Suzie Kondi

Part of my writing and living practice requires my clothing to be unrestrictive. I always have an eye out for that freedom in form, which also must include style, ease, and elegance, along with a…

Cherish Your Hands

One of the greatest tools for my writing are my hands. They are connected to the kinetic energy of my mind, heart, and soul. They are in service to my voice and have dutifully shown…

Words on the Road

This past May makes 53 years I’ve spent earth-side. I’ve welcomed life in all of its various shapes and forms… the lessons, the gifts, the explorations, the journeys, the STILLNESS. Oh, God, we can not…

InTheLandOf Much More!

I have a confession to make. I am a hoarder. I am a hoarder of thoughts and ideas. These thoughts often blossom into wonderful memories, essays, creations, dreams, moments, and empires. They are the bricks…

Sitting in the Front Row of My Life…

I’ve come to the conclusion that sometimes one has to travel through an idea to land where one needs to be. As I have stated before, I am in the season of living out my…

I Don’t Believe in Positive Images-Black Portraiture(s) Paris 2023

When I was writing GIRLFRIENDS almost twenty-five years ago, I thought Black Women were going to love me for including our sexuality in the NARRATIVE. I thought they would (and thus the world) see my…

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