A Muse For Wali Jones
Wali’s birthday falls on Valentine’s Day. But his heart lives in a summer gym, where the fire is still being passed — hand to hand.
Wali’s birthday falls on Valentine’s Day. But his heart lives in a summer gym, where the fire is still being passed — hand to hand.
A New Year’s reflection on Pop Jones, recognition, and how one unexpected conversation can change the way we see ourselves.
A story about standing inside someone else’s legacy long before I had words for it—and the moment recognition finally arrived.
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