The Origin of “Cool” and its role in Black History

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I recently caught a news report about a new exhibit at the Smithsonian museum which attempts to encapsulate what it means to be cool. I stopped getting prepared for my work day to listen to what the curators of the exhibit had concluded who and what to be cool in our society. Entitled “American Cool”, the… Read more »

Tuesday with Tea and Snow in Chicago: A Photo Essay

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My day today started with plotting my adventure to get into the office while fighting the impending winter storm warning. I needed a bit of a push so I reached for my “special” blooming tea this morning. Drinking tea is my morning ritual and similar to some coffee addicts, I get a jones for my… Read more »