“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 and some change. Although I don’t consider myself ancient per se, I have developed… Continue reading The List: Sharing This Sistah’s Life Rules
Category: #MotherOfColorSays…
A quick blurb/opinion/outlook on what I’m into or thinking about, you never know what will be said….
“Was There a TV/DVD Player/Electricity When You Were Growing Up?”
The other day, Layla was home with a tummy bug. Luckily it was nothing serious, and the regular regimen of liquids, crackers, chicken noodle and Culturelle did the trick. While Netflix was usually enough to keep her occupied, the programming wasn’t enough to stop her from chatting with Mom. So, as I sat typing a… Continue reading “Was There a TV/DVD Player/Electricity When You Were Growing Up?”
Seems Like He’s Raping……
……..As a parent myself and the mother of two daughters, these allegations are heartbreaking and horrific. I cannot imagine the pain their loved ones are going through, having awareness of what’s going on and desperate to get their daughters away from the self-proclaimed ‘Pied Piper of R&B.’ But I also must ask, as a woman… Continue reading Seems Like He’s Raping……
Book Review: “Back To Your Love” by Kianna Alexander (TDT Series)
“Imani willed her hands to stop shaking with everything in her. She couldn’t believe they’d run into Aaron Givens here. Her short encounter with his wife had been difficult enough to get through, but seeing him was almost impossible to take. And sitting here with Xavier, the timing was the worst it could have possibly… Continue reading Book Review: “Back To Your Love” by Kianna Alexander (TDT Series)
“……Boy We Hate Your Ways”: A White Reader Wants Unity On Her Terms. Or Else.
“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” Alice Walker All respect due to A Tribe Called Quest, I actually heard “We The People” bumping in my head as I read this woman’s letter: ‘Gigi’ (name changed to protect her ig’nance and entitlement) apparently read my article about… Continue reading “……Boy We Hate Your Ways”: A White Reader Wants Unity On Her Terms. Or Else.