Threatened By Melanin? Really?
Just like any other twelve year old out there, he loves to watch t.v., ride his bike, read books, chat with his friends, and play with...
An Ode To My Ancestors
About fifteen years ago (ouch! that makes me feel old), after watching a movie set during slavery, or the Jim Crow era, I wrote a poem...
They're Right, It Really Is Hard To Say Goodbye.
One by one they stepped up on stage and gave their tribute to the woman who motivated them, taught them about life and fashion, who was...
Over The Hill??
Holy crap! When did I turn 40? I know they say time flies, but this is ridiculous! It feels like it was just last week, ok maybe two...
A Little Gratitude Does Go A Long Way.
It's not something that most of us think about when we're going through a very rough patch in our lives. We get bogged down and blinded...
The Good Old Days of Simple Childhoods
In my humble opinion, I think parenting and childhoods have become so complicated compared to when we were kids. Some parents are trying...
Small Steps = Big Goals
For my milestone birthday last year I wanted to do something out of the ordinary. A girls' trip to some exotic place, a solo trip to New...
Welcoming Fall....
'Fashionista' is not a word I would use to describe myself. At least not the first say 8-10 words...lol! Half the time I have no idea...
Co parenting. Her Truth...In Her Words.
Over the last few years, some of my friends have, unfortunately, gone through separations/divorces that have led them down the path of...
I Tip My Hat...
...to all the single parents out there. For the past few months I've had to walk a mile in the shoes of a single parent because hubby has...
