Highly Textured Librarian
By Evelyn N. Alfred
Literary stuff, natural hair, skincare and trips to the library. Or maybe, I’ll just read you poetry.
Highly Textured LibrarianDec 26, 2018
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Poetry Minute
Poetry that you can read in under a minute.
Apr 05, 202101:08
Skin Minimalism
Pairing down my long skincare routine for a minimal version.
Mar 22, 202104:43
Preparing a New Routine
I explain my process of switching from my winter routine to my spring routine.
Mar 01, 202103:51
Poetry Recommendations for Black History Month
I recommend four historical poetry collections to celebrate the culture.
Feb 22, 202103:05
Skincare Extras: Sheet Masks
The extras are what make skincare fun, like sheet masks.
Feb 15, 202103:34
Poetry Minute
“Black Sonnet” by Candace Williams.
Feb 07, 202101:22
Quarantine Haircare
I haven’t been taking care of my hair since Covid-19 shut things down. Listen to how I’m going to fix it.
Jan 25, 202103:45
Winter Skincare Routine
All the products I’m using for my morning and night routine this winter.
Jan 18, 202109:34
Poetry Minute
“I Thought This Poem Was Funny But Then Everybody Got Sad” by Nate Marshall.
Jan 03, 202101:33
Skincare Goals for 2021 (& Products!)
I set some skincare goals for next year and talk about new products I’d like to try.
Dec 29, 202005:59
Skincare Extras: Pimple Patches
Which skincare extras do you indulge in? If the answer is pimple patches then this episode is for you? If you have no idea what those are, this episode is still for you.
Dec 19, 202004:34
Quarantine Skincare
I started a new thing during the pandemic.
Dec 12, 202003:40
Poetry Minute 14
Poetry that you can read in under a minute.
Dec 03, 202001:25
Poetry Minute 13
Reading “Black Women for Beginners Pt. 1” by Morgan Parker
Mar 10, 201901:44
One Chapter, One Poem: Ruffin, Abdurraqib, and Parker
I read a chapter or poem from each book and decide if I will continue reading.
Feb 27, 201910:29
New Hair Products: Melanin Hair Care
I tried out Naptural85’s new products.
Feb 19, 201915:23
The Tradition by Jericho Brown: A Mini Review
Listen along as I gush about the goodness of The Tradition.
Jan 28, 201911:58
Using the KonMari System or Naw?
After watching the Netflix series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” I decide whether her system would work on my bookshelves.
Jan 16, 201911:37
Poetry Minute 12
Reading “Today I Bought a Book for You” by Clint Smith, from Counting Descent.
Jan 08, 201901:31
One Chapter, One Poem: Obama, Braithwaite, and Smith
After reading a chapter or poem from a book, I decide whether I should continue reading or stop.
Jan 04, 201907:28
Hair Timer
I ramble about how long it takes to wash my hair.
Jan 02, 201907:60
Poetry Minute 11
Reading “Babel & Juice” by Chen Chen, from When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities.
Jan 01, 201901:31
The Holds List
A list of five unpublished books I’m placing on hold at the library.
Dec 27, 201807:07
Poetry Minute 10
Reading “Reasons for Smoking” by Xandria Phillips from her chapbook, Reasons for Smoking.
Dec 26, 201801:24
2019 Reading Goals
Sharing a few of my reading goals in the coming year.
Dec 23, 201803:56
Poetry Minute 9
Reading “Symptoms of Prophecy” by Camille Rankine, from Incorrect Merciful Impulses.
Dec 16, 201802:30
Top Five: Poetry Edition 2018
Sharing my favorite poetry books published this year.
Dec 08, 201803:11
Poetry Minute 8
Reading “Solitude Study” by Jenny Xie, from Eye Level.
Dec 05, 201801:27
New Oyin Handmade Products!
Oyin Handmade has two new products that I tested on my hair. I share my initial thoughts of the product.
Dec 03, 201810:13
Poetry Minute 7
Reading “After the Fire” by Ada Limón, from The Carrying.
Dec 03, 201801:11
Hair Refresh
On the weeks that I don’t wash my hair, this is what I do.
Nov 22, 201802:43
Poetry Minute 6
Reading an untitled poem by Harryette Mullen from Recyclopedia.
Nov 22, 201801:16
Good Reads Reading Challenge
Sharing an idea to keep the GRRC fresh for 2019.
Nov 18, 201804:49
Poetry Minute 5
Reading “Bear Witness” by Tiana Clark, from I Can’t Talk About the Trees Without the Blood.
Nov 17, 201801:40
Lazy Wash Day
How I take care of my hair on wash day.
Nov 11, 201804:34
Poetry Minute 4
Reading the Samuel L. Jackson poem from I’m So Fine, by Khadijah Queen.
Nov 11, 201802:30
Poetry Minute 3
Reading “Moon Mouth” by Mahogany L. Browne, from Kissing Caskets.
Nov 10, 201801:10
Poetry Minute 2
Reading “Poem About Water” by Sam Sax, from Bury It.
Nov 10, 201801:24
Poetry Minute
Reading “Mexican Heaven” by José Olivarez, from Citizen Illegal.
Nov 10, 201801:09
November 9, 2018
Nov 09, 201800:22