“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James A. Baldwin Let’s make it plain and keep it real, shall we? Being a parent is hard work. No matter what gender we are, few endeavors in life are as emotional, intricate and arduous… Continue reading A Father’s Work: Getting It Right, Avoiding The Wrong
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“I’m Not Gonna Be Ignored….” AKA Histrionics R’ Us
The last 120 hours have been a trip…and possibly a plot for a lower budget Black version of “Single White Female.” I probably lost a pretty close (internet) pal. There was no huge e-beef. There was no big social justice disagreement. Just a regular ol’ hysterical episode followed by me basically “ghosting.” I won’t use… Continue reading “I’m Not Gonna Be Ignored….” AKA Histrionics R’ Us
“Baby Boy” Is a Film Role, Not a Life Goal
For any woman who considered herself to be the ‘settling down’ type, he looked like an ideal catch: employed, college-educated, reasonably attractive and not a felony in sight. It was also helpful that he was a lover of jazz, reading and even had a penchant for British comedies and highbrow entertainment. On paper and to… Continue reading “Baby Boy” Is a Film Role, Not a Life Goal
Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All
“The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.” African Proverb All of us make mistakes and accept less than we’re worthy or capable of one time or another when it comes to love and relationships. Sometimes there are unhealthy patterns established by family, then there can be substance abuse and mental… Continue reading Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All
Vacating The HeartBreak Hotel, AKA Lessons In Love
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein Picture it: 1998. Actress, rapper and former Fugees member, Lauryn Hill , layers fiercely feminist principles of self-love and relationship empowerment over hip-hop rhythms for her debut solo CD, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Her soul-searing ballads and hard-hitting… Continue reading Vacating The HeartBreak Hotel, AKA Lessons In Love