An intrepid adventurer sharing stories about travel, art, culture, Black women's liberation, and whatever else interests me. Explore with me.

"We are the stories we tell ourselves." (Joan Didion) This is a space in which I reimagine and rewrite those stories - past, present, and future. For myself, to be sure. Hopefully for you, as well.

The personal musings of Black Girl in Maine, this substack while similar to the BGIM blog will be more personal and reflective but still focus on race and life.

The journey from Ada Comstock scholar at Smith College to full-time writer.

Stories of personal experiences shared with vulnerability and authenticity with the intention of bringing forth inspiration, connection and healing. These are medicine stories from a normal every-day gal, doing everyday life.

Helping women embrace their 40s & 50s with joy and confidence. Disrupting ageism and challenging a culture of anti-aging.

I am a trauma informed practitioner trained in TIE (Trauma Informed Embodiment). Currently offering one on one sessions and group. In the navigation bar you'll find a link to Feral Compass Studio II - a place for all my creative obsessions.

Life is hard. Life is beautiful. Musings of a seeker learning to live (with metastatic cancer).

Dispatches on wildlife, wild places and the human condition.

I love asking questions. I love seeing where questions take us. I’m curious. These weekly posts ask, explore, and then offer prompts for you to discover for yourself. https://www.bigquestionscollab.com

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

what happens when one writer stops talking about writing and starts doing it

Connection through books, writing and conversation.