Who’s Number 1?

I recently read this article, that discussed one’s reason behind putting her husband before her children. People do tend to look at you funny when you say you put your spouse before your kids, and there are actually some parts of the post that I agree with, so I want to ask all my wives…

Vacay Time!

This weekend was a great one!  I took another vacation with one of my sorority sisters.  We could say we both definitely needed it and for it to be our first vacay together, we had a blast!

On Life: Not Everyone Will Support You

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Nothing is more disheartening when you turn to a friend or family member with your business plan or vision only to have them show little to no support. It’s a true bubble buster. It could be they are genuinely afraid of the risk you are about to embark on and…

“Graduation Season” and my Addiction to Education…

It is officially graduation season!! I honestly love this time of year.  Just having the opportunity to see all my friends and family complete this major accomplishment makes me happy.  I always think back to my graduations and how happy I was to finally be done with school.  I also think about everyone who supported…

Yesterday I had a talk with you, and my soul opened up and the sun shined brighter once it realized a transformation had begun. My heart sang out with a feeling of content and joy injected itself into my veins and invaded my body like a drug. Tears fell from my eyes and a smile…

photo: The Black Art Depot A mother holds her son tightly to her chest and tears begin to flow. The son is confused, wondering why his mother is crying.  He only said he was going to the park to play basketball.  So he asked her, “Momma, why are you crying?  I won’t be gone long.  I’ll…

Confessions of a Loc’d Goddess: The Clips that Gave me LIFE!

I am going to shoot myself in the foot because I should have done this 4-6 months ago! I finally bought some long duck-billed clips for my retwisting my locs now that they are thicker and longer….. The BEST thing I have used !!! Lol. This seems a little much, I know.  But I have…