There are a great many springtimes: notes on Bethann Hardison’s Invisible Beauty

The strangest part about terminal illness is how often death comes for a peck on the lips and nothing more. A few weeks ago, I flew home to attend my mother's final affairs. Now we sit, smoothies and champagne glasses, watching a movie to spend time together. It's sunny this Tuesday. Here are reflections from Invisible Beauty on Bethann Hardison, from both me and my mother. Jazz of the Episode:Stepping Through The Shadow x Menahan Street BandTryin’ Times x Roberta FlackEstate x Leilo LuttazziSlow and Easy x Speedy WestRainy Day Lady x Menahan Street BandLove And Peace x Quincy JonesRead the full essay at ismatu.substack.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe