Loving and living this life in Seattle
my sister’s smile and laugh were so contagious that if she started it, everyone joined in. her laugh is the thing i hear most in my head on the days i can’t help but miss her. she left this world a year ago today and things aren’t any easier. my friend jj told me it …
it is amazing to me that we even have to make such statements. yes black girls are fit. no all of us aren’t overweight. why do people think that? because non black people seem to think madea is the only kind of black woman there is. never you mind the many black women casted in …
got a secret can you keep it? swear this one you’ll save better lock it, in your pocket taking this one to the grave if i show you then i know you won’t tell what i said cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead… ~ pretty little liars theme song …
aw, the dawn of a new year. think of all the new possibilities and new opportunities that await. it is the promise of newness that drives people to make new year’s resolutions. i don’t make new year’s resolutions anymore. gave it up a long time ago since i typically gave up on those resolutions shortly …
the world is still buzzing from two things that happened last week. we lost a world icon in the homegoing of nelson mandela and rising world icon beyonce dropped a surprise album without so much as a peep. two very different events, both generating endless buzz. i have much respect and admiration for nelson mandela. …
what happens when you combine your best girlfriends, paint and wine? a party! i hardly ever get to hang out with my friends when i go home for the holidays. it’s usually all about the family. but this time i wanted to make sure i saw my peeps. we scheduled a paint and sip party …
the first time i went ice skating i had an absolute blast. so much fun, in fact, i decided to take my nieces and nephew so they could love it too. my nephew has only gone a few times but he was so small he didn’t remember. this past thanksgiving i thought it would be …
during the holidays, people tend to take a few minutes to reflect on life. most times we talk about how we’re thankful for family and friends and love. those are all great things to be thankful for. i’m no different. i’m extremely thankful for my family and every bit of time i have with them. …
for some reason people are all gaga over the great gatsby era. since the movie came out last spring, there have been no shortages of parties boasting a great gatsby theme. for the first time ever, i found myself on the guest list of such an extravagant party and i have to say, it was …
today’s word at church was called the mystery of poverty. i grew up in poverty so it’s no mystery to me. i can tell you exactly what it’s like to go to bed hungry. i know all about not having lights, or water or gas. i was the kid with the stinky egg sandwich at …