Thanks to his “playa” reputation during his single years, the fact that my husband Calvin is now the father to a pair of daughters is seen as divinely-delivered get-back: “That’s exactly what you get Cal, two little girls.” Whatever their births may symbolize, Player Emeritus was just as humbled and proud as any other dad… Continue reading “Daddy’$ Money”: Hot Fashion or Hit Em’ Up Style?
Category: Raising Families
In Memory of Whitney Houston: Powerful Voice, Broken Idol, Conflicted Soul
I remember the very first time that I discovered The Voice. As an 80s Baby, I was watching one of those pre-BET/MTV music video shows and heard her before I saw her, a supple and sweet soprano that poured into my senses and captivated me moments before its owner graced the screen. “Now you’re here… Continue reading In Memory of Whitney Houston: Powerful Voice, Broken Idol, Conflicted Soul
Kids, Not Criminals: When “Failing to Parent” Goes Wrong
Once you become a parent, you quickly realize that activities you once considered ‘routine’ feel more like a reality-show-worthy endurance contest when you put a child in the mix. Besides cooking, laundry and other unavoidable chores, the main one capable of testing our sanity is the dreaded trip to the grocery store. No matter what… Continue reading Kids, Not Criminals: When “Failing to Parent” Goes Wrong
Ne-Ne & The Mean E: Shutting Down A Class Bully
A couple of Fridays ago, Layla and I sat in an awards assembly at Nia’s elementary school, cheering her on as she won recognition for Most Improved and Academic Excellence. Our Resident Diva basked in the spotlight while chatting with her friends, waving excitedly at her baby sis and all too eager to pose with… Continue reading Ne-Ne & The Mean E: Shutting Down A Class Bully
Hell No To Shawty Lo: The Epic Ignorance Behind “All My Babies’ Mamas”
Back in the day, the criterion seemed a lot simpler when it came to determining who could be a potential Mr. Right. Being handsome and dressing well (whatever that entails) usually gets things off to a nice start, but the more serious we become about settling down, other qualities start to become meaningful about that… Continue reading Hell No To Shawty Lo: The Epic Ignorance Behind “All My Babies’ Mamas”