I was watching the new TV show on OWN the other day featuring Tyrese and Rev. Run, It's Not You It's Men," and he said, "Don't independence yourself to loneliness." It made me think about my personal experience as a single, independent woman and my transition...
Black Girl. Corporate World. – 8 Tips for Success As a black woman in Corporate America, and not even just Corporate America, sometimes we experience a variety of situations where our professional personas are challenged by the personal stereotypes of others. Some underestimate our abilities...
Initially, I was going to watch the Soul Train Awards later on DVR after I watched a few other shows, but I knew how much my mom wanted to watch it tonight, so we decided to watch that instead. I'm so glad I did because...
It was almost ten years ago when I said “I Do” to my wonderful husband. For me, marriage has been one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. But I’ll admit…I was really nervous during the early days and especially the first year....
Fifteen years…it’s been that long since The Best Man first debuted at the movie theaters and since the recent opening of the sequel this year, I have yet to see one negative comment about the movie. I mean, really. It was just that great. I can’t...
I tried something new today and totally wigged out - literally! Everyone who knows me knows my mother is the Queen of wigs. My mom is such a cutie pie and loves to coordinate all of her outfits – from the shirt to the earrings, rings,...
Have you ever dated someone and waited so long for them to commit or come around that you found yourself lost and confused when they finally told you “I need my space” or “Let’s just be friends?” It’s one thing to wait for your true...
Cancer Warriors Within a few months of each other, my husband and I recently experienced the loss of our loving Granddads due to cancer. Despite everything they were going through, they NEVER complained about anything and for most, you would’ve never even known they were sick. God...
Have you ever been in the car and started singing so loud that you forgot other people could see you and possibly even hear you? I remember when I first heard Beyonce’s “Best Thing I Never Had.” When I reached the part where she says,...
500+ Friends. 300 Status Updates. 200 Pictures. 150 “Likes.” 50 “Pokes.” 10 “Check-ins” per day. 1 Spouse. Does this sound familiar? Boy, do we love us some Facebook and social media, but for many married couples, Facebook and other social media websites have become a...
