If insensitive pronouncements and disingenuous statements could earn a “Peak Audacity Award,” this week’s winner would be Tyler Perry. The popular playwright, actor and filmmaker—best known for his outrageous pistol-packing matriarch alter ego, Madea—sparked instant outrage with his assertions during … Read the rest
In less than a month’s time, we’ll be experiencing a family first: a freshman and senior attending high school. Their classes have already been chosen, back to school shopping is underway and both of our girls are looking forward … Read the rest
“You are a ghost driving a meat-covered skeleton made from stardust riding a rock floating through space. Fear nothing.” —–Nev Schulman
Let’s keep it real, shall we?
As of today, knock on wood, I am a half a century old … Read the rest
“Girl, let me tell you something: you kinda’ gettin’ up there. You’re running out of time and need to stop being so picky.”
I was a 30-something when I heard those word from a male relative, newly moved into … Read the rest
This Saturday, Calvin and I will officially become the parents of two teenagers, as our youngest daughter Layla, will be turning 13. As many parents do, we appreciate her progress so far and fondly remember the months and moments that … Read the rest