The Potty Mouth Granny

  • If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be and why? I would get a tattoo of my beloved baby cat. He’s been gone almost two months and it’s still surreal.

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  • Share a photo of your pet and tell us one thing that makes them uniquely them. Meet my two little loves. On the left is Diddy, my handsome black cat who crossed the Rainbow Bridge after 17 unforgettable years. He always had this hilariously judgmental face that made it seem like he was silently critiquing…

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  • Back in the Day

    Do you remember life before the internet? I remember life before the internet. Back in the ancient days when knowledge came from heavy encyclopedias lined up proudly on bookshelves like sacred artifacts. Back when the Yellow Pages was practically a Bible and finding a phone number required patience, determination, and strong wrists from flipping all…

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  • 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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