I may be extremely late to the party – to those of you who listen to R&B/ soul singer Leela James. I literally “discovered her” on Amazon Music the other day and fell in love with this song Fall For You…. Read More ›
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My Sunshine Has Come – A Reminder From My Son
Last night, my son was downstairs washing dishes (yes, by hand), playing tons of oldies from the 90s and early 2000’s. Next thing, I heard Angie Stone’s No more Rain (In This Cloud). I texted him: “Do you remember me… Read More ›
Hallelujah, It’s Raining Men!
OMG! I had a ball last night! Went out after work in Chelsea, NYC to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday. Yayy!! Oh, the gorgeous black men I saw up in there… Owwww. Guy #1 I guess I’d been at the bar/lounge… Read More ›
Burlesque and Body Fat – Who Really Cares?
Valentine’s Day came and went — thank goodness, because most of what I saw on social media were shots fired at single women and side chicks, a lot of bragging from women who received gifts, and a few explanations from… Read More ›
Heaven or Hell
Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating! I’m grateful for many things and I count my readers and supporters among my blessings! Thanks. Today I’m plugging my son’s song. He wrote and performed the rap verses and produced the track…. Read More ›
The Complexity of Black Women
I embrace my blackness, and my femininity, and the entire fabric that makes me who I am. My flaws, as well as my strengths. I enjoy being a black woman. Mara Brock Akil inspires me – to strengthen my writing… Read More ›
First Date – What’s Your Take?
For the first time, I met a guy through a friend. Let me give you some more details on that. He’s 34 years old. African American… And although told me he was 5’11, I’m pretty sure he’s closer to 5’7… Read More ›
Late August Virgo
I’ve been gone for a minute, so I think it’s only fair that I come back with a treat for you – a picture a poem!! This picture is from 2012. I’m on stage performing erotic poetry in Brooklyn, NY!… Read More ›
My Female Persuasion 