My husband and I are always laughing. We are always joking around. Always clowning. We have our own secret sick sense of humor and it works for us. Humor is a big part of our relationship. He is always making me laugh. I can’t stay mad at him for too long because if something funny happened I have to tell him about it, which means I have to talk to him, which means we … [Read more...]
10 Things Parents Do to Make Their Kids ‘Forever Dependents’
Is it just me, or does it seem that modern parents spoil the crap out of their kids? I'm sorry but if I see one more mom CARRYING a child that is bigger than she is, I'm gonna scream. If the child can walk, why isn't he/she walking? I've seen children that appear to be 6 or 7 years old being pushed in strollers. The child is so big that the feet are dragging the ground. … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Prepare Your Child For The Loss of Loved Ones
I don’t think that anyone is ever prepared for the loss of a loved one. My family experienced many losses this year. In February 2013, my husband lost his dear Mother. In March he lost an aunt and in November he lost a cousin. When he lost his mother, she was elderly and ill, losing her has not only been a horrible blow to us, but especially to our young daughter. That was … [Read more...]
Confession…I Can’t Wobble
I get nervous at weddings, parties, clubs and other social gatherings where there might be music or dancing involved. Not on every song...but when certain songs are played I get a bit anxious. You might be asking yourself why a middle aged Black woman like myself would feel insecure about being in a situation such as this, but my fears are valid. You see...I don't know how to … [Read more...]
“Black Hairstyle” Acceptance In The Workplace
Photographer Endia Beal has taken the “Acceptable Black Hairstyles in the Workplace” controversy to a whole other level. In her photographic series “Can I Touch It” Ms. Beal explores gender, race and generational gaps by taking a group of middle aged white women to a Black salon and giving them all so called “Black” hairstyles. Afterwards, she took head shots of them in those … [Read more...]
5 Things to Remember When your Friends Split Up
Maintaining unity in your marriage when there is division all around you can be hard. With many long standing relationships falling apart right before your eyes it can be really easy to get caught up in someone else's drama. Unfortunately, these divisions can affect us whether we want them to or not. When discussing the dissipating unions of friends we may find ourselves … [Read more...]
Interview: Terry Crews Talks about Life, Marriage, and His Latest Movie
Actor Terry Crews has been in the game for years. Turning up screens big and small with starring roles in long running shows like Everybody Hates Chris and other epicly hilarious roles in movies like Friday After Next, White Chicks and Norbit. His muscular style of comic relief sets him apart and has also landed him commercial work as “The Old Spice Guy.” It was an honor to … [Read more...]
Review: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 with Chef G. Garvin
We were so pleased to be invited to the screening of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 hosted by none other than Chef G. Garvin! My daughter was a huge fan of the first movie and couldn’t wait. She had no idea who Chef Garvin was but I did and it was very nice to get to meet one of my absolute favorite TV chefs live and in person! Upon entering the beautiful Cine Bistro … [Read more...]
10 Tips on Having a Successful “Quickie”
We've all been through it... Kids everywhere, dishes in the sink, somebody needs a ride, fresh clothes in the basket to be folded, the car needs an oil change AND the phone is ringing. BUT you look over at your spouse over there looking fine as ever. Maybe its the way the sun is hitting her hair, or the way he stepped in the door in his work boots. Anything could trigger it! … [Read more...]
One Man Examines Why He Did Not Want His Wife to Go Natural
The natural hair explosion seems to be taking over certain parts of the United States. African American women everywhere are getting away from the relaxers and some are even letting go of their weaves. They are owning and wearing their hair in its natural state and embracing their coiled coifs and natural roots. Just turn on any television and you will see Black women and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Tell If Your “Friends” are Toxic
Does anyone out there have toxic friends? You know the kind I mean. The ones that never have anything good to say about ANYbody, including you. The ones with the negative energy that can suck the life out of every person they encounter. The ones that make you feel physically and mentally drained after spending time with them. It’s because they are literally poisoning you … [Read more...]
Coping with Losing My Job; Now My Husband has a New Wife
My apologies, I hope that I didn't alarm you! Please don't be because you see the new wife is me. Let me explain. In January 2013, I was laid off from a 9-5 that I had been working for 17 years. For 17 years I clocked in for this company every day and in 2 different states. Through rain, sleet, snow, hail AND Atlanta traffic, I was dedicated to this job. For nearly 2 … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Ohio School Bans Afro Puffs – Follow Up
To get some answers and to launch a concrete discussion on an Ohio Schools ban on the Afro Puff hairstyle, HuffPost Live reached out to one of Horizon Science Academy's advisory members James Knight, who is an African American male. When asked how something like this could have been allowed to happen here is part of what he had to say …The board might have misunderstood what … [Read more...]
Ohio School Bans Afro Puffs
The internet rumor mill has been buzzing for the second week in a row regarding an Ohio school's alleged ban on wearing Afro Puff hair styles as will as Twisted Braid styles. Apparently, the administrators of Horizon Science Academy in Lorain, Ohio sent out a memo last week outlining the schools new dress code. The new rules state that "Afro puffs and small twisted braids … [Read more...]
Why Is Skin Tone Still OUR Issue?
Are you color struck? Do you find yourself saying things like, "She is so pretty to be so dark!?" or telling someone, "You better keep her out of the sun, you don't want her to get to dark." or my favorite when looking at someone's newborn child you say, "Oh don't worry she wont get too much darker." To be "color struck" as defined by UrbanDictionary.com is: To have an … [Read more...]