Bold. Innovative. Gifted. These are the first words that come to mind when I think of the man called Kirk Franklin. Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to listen to secular music, so the closest artist I found the most entertaining was Kirk Franklin. He paved the way for a number of crossover gospel artists by doing things Christian artists and churchgoers criticized him for, like collaborating with secular artists, making music church folks could dance to and play at parties, and make it okay for gospel music to be cool. He’s been in and out of the press and the topic of gossip and controversy in different church communities, but I can’t deny what he’s brought to the gospel music game. He’s inspired and encouraged generations of believers (young and old) and regardless of what anyone says or thinks about him, I’m glad and grateful he shattered glass ceilings on what could be brought to music in Christian and non-Christian environments. If you’ve never heard his work or know who he is, get to know him. Click here for one of his most memorable hits. Enjoy.
Ghosting: the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. I’ve been ghosted by every guy I’ve met within the past two years. About six to be exact. · The first guy pursued me and then got shady whenever I asked him about what he did for a living and where he lived. When he started dodging and avoiding questions, wouldn’t initiate dates, and slowly stopped keeping in touch with me altogether, eventually, all communication ceased. · The second guy was someone I met through a family member. He was super cool, very smart, handsome, and funny, but didn’t want to be in a relationship and acted like he didn’t want to be seen with me publicly. When we had plans to meet for an outing, he didn’t show up, and then texted me about a week later with an apology. We chilled at my place a few times, had a few phone conversations, and exchanged occasional texts, but eventually he stopped responding to me