Everyday Superstar: Avri James

  " Share my life, take me for what I am...Share my Love, I'll never ask for too much/Just All that you are, and everything that you do."                                                           ~ I Have Nothing Whitney Houston It was a windy, rainy, Friday afternoon.  The Crystal Flame was closed for the night to allow the freshly painted wall to dry.  I was in Bayview; alternating between consciousness, and reading The Mists of Avalon.  Landon had quietly slipped out to run a few errands.  For the first time in a long time, I had absolutely nothing to do-I didn't know how to act!  My initial thought-"tell NO ONE!"  I laid in bed, staring up at the ceiling; the book open on my chest...just allowing my mind to ponder all the possibilities...I'm Avri James-even my "do nothing" must be planned out!  I want...

"Like a Moth to the Flame, Burned by the Fire...My Love is Blind, Can't you See My Desire?  That's the Way Love Goes...                                                 ~Janet Jackson It was the beginning of  Winter, and the bitterness of the cold came out Swinging... If it wasn't work, or necessary to my survival, it could wait!   The one place that Winter never seemed to come, was Landon's bed.  No matter what the temperature was outside, as far as I knew, it was the coziest-and safest place on Earth.  When I opened my eyes, I was still nestled under Landon's arm; laying on his chest.  From the rhythm of his breath, I could tell he was already awake...keeping as still as possible not to disturb me.  Gently wiggling out of one of my sock, I put my cool, bare toes on his leg to indicate that I was ready to move.  "Hey Lightskin, G...

  "We Chose Each Other, You Acting Like You Chose Me."                          ~Jay Z -Sunshine I found myself meandering down Newkirk Avenue one cloudy day before work.  I had no destination; simply enjoying the solitude.  It was candle season; it was time for The Liminal to fully illuminate.  The last few weeks had been so hectic, it was becoming increasingly difficult to find extended periods of time to be alone...and so, I was relishing even the tiniest moments.  I paused momentarily in front of one of my favorite crystal shops; debating whether or not to enter.  The crowd appeared to be miniscule.  A quick scan from the storefront window, I identified 3 bodies-2 patrons, and 1 cashier arranging large pieces of Jade onto a tourmaline plate.  "Perfect."  I said aloud with a smile; happily skipping through the entrance.  I needed to be inspired...I wanted to create somet...

  "I haven't had everything, But you come close to Everything that Love Means/In Heaven's Eyes, Love is and Embrace Between You and I/Now that WE have each other, I don't have to DREAM..." ~So Good Davina ft. Raekwon Have you ever just stopped, took inventory of your life and realized that certain shit that used to matter, just doesn't anymore?!  I'll take it a step further; in arriving a said conclusion, did you even miss  it?!  I mean, did you even notice  it was gone?!  Nope...because the Peace that replaced it far outweighs any nostalgia for past chaos...You've grown up...Just like that; while you weren't paying attention...You still Dream; but it's followed by inspired action to make that shit happen... YOU  come first...your motivation comes from within; and that Light; that magnificent light that burns Only  for you, shines brighter than ever ...You couldn't conjure up any bullshit of your own in this moment even if you tried because...

  "A liminal is a space between spaces. A liminal space is a boundary between two points in time, space, or both. It’s the middle ground between two grounds, the mid-structure between two structures." There are times in life when All we can do for those we care about is tell them the truth...As of late, I had been fiercely protective of my Peace-leaving little to no room for bullshit...On my last day off, I made a conscious effort to stay tucked away steering clear of any interference.  Because the Universe has jokes, it sent a very unlikely person to seek me out.  Since that encounter on my porch with Jhessi , the situation had not improved...on the contrary-it had become increasingly trifling!  We had several talks over the past two weeks, but it seemed like every time Jhessi thought  she was about to stand on business, my cousin would knock her back off her square...and she was right back where she started.  One night after a full day of website work, w...