The Potty Mouth Granny

  • This Is Planet Earth (Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop)

    I’m sitting here rewatching Planet Earth, one of the greatest documentaries ever produced. Before I watched it, I was on the verge of atheism—but then the planet itself started testifying. I knew then that it had to be something higher than just us mere mortals. Something vast and patient. Something that doesn’t need applause or…

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  • What cities do you want to visit? London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris, Rome, Athens, St. Petersburg, Lagos, Agra— I’ve read my way through these cities. Through their histories, their ruins and revolutions, their narrow streets and loud silences. Before my soul leaves this earth, I hope to see these places.

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  • What’s something you believe everyone should know. History. There are so many people in this country who don’t know a damn thing about the history of the place they live in. They don’t know the Constitution, the laws of their state, or even their own city. Couldn’t tell you who their local politicians are if…

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  • What are you most proud of in your life? The fact that all three of my children are college graduates with multiple degrees. I raised my children in the hood as a poor working class Black woman and you guys know the stereotypes. So yes, I’m proud of my babies and fuck all of you…

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  • Are you seeking security or adventure? Am I seeking security or adventure? A mixture of both because in order to go on adventures, one needs money. Which is a form of security. I mean, how will I go on a tour of Europe if I’m broke? Money means I will have the means to travel…

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  • How important is spirituality in your life? How important is spirituality in my life? Spirituality is not just important to me—it is essential. It is the thread that weaves meaning through my days, the quiet knowing that I am connected to something greater than myself. It grounds me when the world feels uncertain and lifts…

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  • How do you waste the most time every day? Lounging around like a plump, pampered, house cat. Like him:

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  • Have you ever broken a bone? Yes. Broken left fibula as a result of getting hit by two cars. Hit by one car, flipped up into the air, came down, and cracked head on the windshield. Bounced off the car into another car and left leg was entangled into the wheel of said car. Two…

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  • The Little Things in Life

    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? The 5 everyday things that bring me happiness is waking up in the morning to see another day, FaceTiming my grandchildren and seeing them smile when they see my face, the sounds of the children playing in the playground that faces my bedroom, looking at my…

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  • Letting Go of Dumb Stuff

    Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Letting shit go that doesn’t concern me. If it’s beyond my control, fuck it.

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