Beyoncé – Sister girl, sister girl! Watching Lemonade seemed like catching glimpses of my mother and aunts at Granny’s kitchen table, reminiscent of Annie Lee’s picture of women playing cards. As a little girl, my aunts typically went to Granny’s house at least once a Read More …
On It’s Not You It’s Men, Rev. Run always ends with, “When you truly love yourself you take crap from no one.” As young girls, we are socialized to tie our happiness with a man. The princess or damsel in distress meets prince charming is Read More …
2019 Update: Surviving R. Kelly documentary comes out and many rush to the defense of R. Kelly. Even after hearing the stories of survivors. Whatever happened to respect and protect the black woman? When did it become okay to treat black women as roadkill to Read More …
I am my father’s daughter. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and it is bittersweet. My mom used to make a big to-do over Father’s Day. My dad was already spoiled, but on this day he was treated even more kingly. My dad is no longer with Read More …
My latest Huffington Post article address how we as a society respond to abuse, especially domestic violence. It appears as if we adopted the Sean Connery, Bond-esque philosophy that: I don’t think there is anything particularly wrong about hitting a woman–although I don’t recommend doing Read More …
My greatest joy is being Auntie Ronda. At a young age, I figured that I probably would not fall in love or have kids. I decided to be the self proclaimed “world’s greatest auntie.” My mission was to enhance their lives, loving them as my Read More …
Love Addiction Your smell intoxicates me. Your arms provide strength and comfort. Your eyes see my soul. Your smile brightens my day. Your lips oh your lips….My addiction begins anew. Love DeTox A stranger walked by and I instantly dislike him. He was wearing your Read More …
I want to apologize to everyone that has chased after love. In my post, “Dating Take Cover,” I said that I did not come to NYC for love or fashion. I called both trivial pursuits. I marginalized and belittled those of you who believe in Read More …
A friend suggested a while ago that I write about dating. I had an outburst of laughter. If you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time, you’ve probably figured out that I have an issue with the “m” word – marriage and its Read More …
I have said in previous blogs that the greatest asset is that of people who genuinely love and trust you. Although I was not born into wealth, I was born into a family that overwhelmed me with love. I knew beyond a shadow of a Read More …
I left work early (8pm) and thought what fortune to have a train waiting in the station! After waiting in the station three minutes, the conductor informs us there was a fire at the station ahead and we will not be moving any time soon. Read More …