“Not Like Us,” But Still a Part of You

Whether you’re proudly wearing green in celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles or balling up your Kansas City Chiefs jersey in disgust, the consensus is clear: Sunday’s Super Bowl game was a memorable one. Philadelphia’s offense and defense were impenetrable, the Chiefs ran out of the magic juice to conjure up the historic ‘three-peat’ they were… Continue reading “Not Like Us,” But Still a Part of You

Aww, They Mad? The “Ladies Won’t Settle” Lonely Men Blues

Last week, 53-year-old music producer and self-proclaimed serial relationship cheater Irv Gotti appeared on N.O.R.E’s “Drink Champs” podcast, lamenting being unable to find new love with women half his age. Late last week, Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes saw their anti -woman podcast, “Fresh and Fit,” suspended from the YouTube partner program and prevented from… Continue reading Aww, They Mad? The “Ladies Won’t Settle” Lonely Men Blues

Every Goodbye Ain’t Gone

In the spring of 2009, my life was in a state of flux. My assignments were dwindling after several years of contributing to the Arts & Entertainment section of The Dallas Morning News, and I was expecting our third child. I wanted to continue writing but didn’t know what my options were. Salvation came by… Continue reading Every Goodbye Ain’t Gone

Back Outside, Back On-Site: Microagressions & Working Well With Others

Well, it was beautiful while it lasted right? Slowly but surely, many of us are having to return to the office. Our work group is on-site now three days a week. Layla was a big help and accompanied me to the office on early Saturday morning, helping me to clean out my desk and bring… Continue reading Back Outside, Back On-Site: Microagressions & Working Well With Others

Relationships 101: What NOT To Do

    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 to the lessons they’ll learn and the friends they’ll make. However, thanks to a pair… Continue reading Relationships 101: What NOT To Do