Childless Cat Lady, Dog Mom

Good Morning Wonderful Subscribers!

I’m sharing something a bit different with you all today. I'm feeling hopeful and having some fun with this current political moment that we find ourselves in. This weekend, I wrote a fun song titled Childless Cat Lady, Dog Mom.

For centuries in this country, men—particularly white men—have tried to define Black people and women, especially Black women. They have attempted to dictate our roles, our worth, and our voices, often pushing us to the margins and silencing our stories. This systemic effort to control and limit the potential of Black individuals, and particularly Black women, has been a continuous struggle. However, we have always resisted and persevered, carving out spaces for ourselves and asserting our right to exist and thrive on our own terms.

The Harris campaign has encapsulated this spirit of resilience and defiance with the powerful phrase: “We are not going back!” It is a declaration that we refuse to return to a time of greater oppression and inequality, a time when our identities and contributions were overshadowed by the dominance of a privileged few. Instead, we are moving forward, claiming our rightful place in society, and ensuring that our voices are heard and respected.

Recently, I made a comment that someone was sounding like Governor George Wallace in the '60s, and someone asked me who George Wallace was. Among other things, he was famous for his line during his 1963 inaugural speech: "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever," which became the rallying cry for those opposed to desegregation. It's a line he would later regret in life.

As I went down the rabbit hole of learning more about George Wallace, I discovered that his wife, Lurleen Wallace, who was also a Governor of Alabama, was diagnosed with cancer, which eventually ended her life. As was the custom of the day, the doctors told George Wallace about her diagnosis, and he insisted that she not be informed. As a result, she did not get appropriate care. When she found out years later and confronted her husband, she was furious.

I feel like these politicians want us to go back to that time, and also to an era like the '50s sitcoms such as Leave It to Beaver—a period that only existed on television. A time when men, particularly white men, controlled everything. And as the saying goes: "We are not going back!" Don’t be surprised if that line turns into a song as well.

Anyway, I hope this song brings a smile to your face and a bit of joy to your day. Thank you for being part of this journey with me!

Stay joyful, stay creative, and keep smiling!

Love you all  

R’ Sandra

Lyrics:
Childish Cat Lady, Dog Mom

I’m not a childless cat lady, but dog mom for sure,

Got my loyal pups, can't ask for more.

I Climbed a coconut tree, thought I’d reach the sky,

But gravity pulled me down, oh, me oh my.

One day I Turned Black one day, don't remember when or how

Might’ve been the coconut hit me on my head

Laughin’ through the chaos, with a smile so wide, (that’s my style)

Life’s a crazy journey, gotta enjoy the ride,

We are Childless cat ladies, dog mommas, and proud,  

Singin’ with our fur babies, laughing out loud.

Find joy in the madness, and embrace it all.

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