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Why I always vote and why I think you should too

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018Leave a Comment on Why I always vote and why I think you should too

Midterms are right around the corner and that means we all as US citizens have the right and responsibility to vote. I understand the concept of having the right to choose to engage or disengage in the political process. Really. …

My Favorite Things

make me feel so damn unpretty

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on January 23, 2016January 23, 20161 Comment on make me feel so damn unpretty

one of the first things people tell you when you start your loc journey is there will be some bad days and some good days. you will question your decision multiple times as you go through stages of itchy scalp, …

My Favorite Things

i’m all locked up

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on January 10, 2016January 10, 20163 Comments on i’m all locked up

after many months of contemplating, i have finally decided to commit. i’m not a commitment-phobe. i tend to make decisions and stick to them. for some reason, this commitment seemed to require more time and a full pro/con list.  i …

Well Nourished Soul

swimming with a black face in a white space

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on September 22, 2018October 19, 20154 Comments on swimming with a black face in a white space

i am not a strong swimmer. i know how to swim and i enjoy being in the water, but i don’t know how to tread water so i tend to only go to the deep end with an immediate return trip …

It Had To Be Said That's So Seattle

i’ll take my starbucks with a shot of shackles and shock

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on September 22, 2018October 4, 20155 Comments on i’ll take my starbucks with a shot of shackles and shock

my body woke me up from what i can only assume was a peaceful sleep at 5am saturday morning. my reaction was anything but peaceful. i struggled to fall back to sleep for a few hours before i just gave …

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things you can’t do while being black in america

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015Leave a Comment on things you can’t do while being black in america

i didn’t want to make this list. i’m probably not the first person to make this list. if you do a google search, you might come across more of these lists of things black people can’t do in america. and …

It Had To Be Said Well Nourished Soul

fragile: please handle with care

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on September 22, 2018June 21, 20155 Comments on fragile: please handle with care

in church today, we talked about taking care of things that are fragile. when something is both precious and fragile, you go to great lengths to ensure it is handled with care. you don’t want it to be damaged. you …

Well Nourished Soul

monday motivational music: always sisters

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on September 22, 2018May 18, 20152 Comments on monday motivational music: always sisters

this week as i thought about what kind of motivation i needed to kick things off right, i couldn’t help but smile. over the last few weeks, i have spent time with, or had the opportunity to celebrate, some of …

Street photographer Daniel Arnold walked backwards through New York's massive Millions March. This is what he saw.
It Had To Be Said

i need you to feel me

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on January 31, 2015January 31, 20151 Comment on i need you to feel me

we are a country of shouters. the one who shouts loudest, longest wins. wait. that’s not entirely true. you are more likely to win when you have the power to set the perimeters for the shouting – when, where, how, and …

It Had To Be Said Walk By Faith

warning: cloak may cause invisibility

by Nourisha Wellsupdated on September 22, 2018December 22, 20141 Comment on warning: cloak may cause invisibility

writing is my therapy. over these last few months, with mounting racial tensions, outright displays of hatred, and low-key disbelief that my america has too many throwback moments to yesteryear, i find myself writing daily. multiple times a day. i …

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