Like Jay-Z, ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself…’ _____________________ My name is Ivie, Not Ovie, Evelyn, Or Vivian. _____________________ It sounds … More
Category: Living this life.
Ivie’s Musings: Friends for a lifetime-or just a few months.
Hey, everyone! In my latest newsletter, I talk about lessons I’ve learned about friendships. I’ve learned that friendships do not … More
A Writer’s Life: 3 Conversations.
Hey, everyone 👋🏾Here are general examples of some conversations I’ve had in the last 3 years: _____________________ 1. Guy: You’re … More
Poem: Away.
I need to get away From this storm, That is now the norm, Which causes me nothing but Subtle harm. … More
Poem: One Thing.
I keep telling myself One thing: That All of it Has to be worth Something. _____________________ All the sadness That … More
Poem: Be.
Be wary Of lackluster kisses, But don’t be afraid to try. _____________________ Be worried About words that sound too sweet, … More
Poem: Hunger.
I have a hunger For something lavish. Something decadent. Something worth having. _____________________ I hunger for something That would shake … More
Dating in your thirties: I need some technology.
When people ask me if I’m happy being single, I feel obligated to say no, because I’m a Nigerian woman … More
Ivie’s Musings: You Don’t Know Me.
Hi! In today’s newsletter, I talk about how people can make sweeping assumptions about you, when you are still learning … More
Poem: Doing Our Best.
We all want to do our best, And shield our heads From the rain. _____________________ But the only way to … More
