Have I mentioned that I have the best Godson in the world?
His mother and I were cleaning up my apartment for my final walk-thru the next day when he shouts…”What a beautiful picture! Can I have it?” Thinking this was similar to the keychain or pennies he found earlier, I turned to see what was his [...]
It seemed like a great idea…take the kids to be a part of the democratic process. Show them what a Caucus is all about. They would be a part of history. They could go to school and tell their teachers all about their experience.
Sure - let’s do it. Let’s take the kids to the Caucus!
In [...]
Warning: The following is a true story, a reenactment of an actual conversation. It contains conduct unbecoming of a good mommy.
Brandon to his Cousin: “Your mommy embarrasses you just like my mommy embarrasses me.”
Me to Brandon: “What are you talking about? I don’t embarrass you!”
Brandon to Me: “Oh yes you do. Remember, at your 30th [...]
Since I’m a wife and mother, one would mistakenly assume I’m a great cook. Well, I’m awful. Dreadful in some cases. But I don’t let that stop me!
My kids favorite “meal” of mine is my Souped Up Ramon Noodles. The recipe is simple:
-1 package Chicken Favored Ramon Noodles
-4 hotdog wieners
-1 slice of cheese
I add the [...]
Yes, those are his exact words - as I was heading to bed with 3 Double-Stuffed Oreos and a glass of Cherry Kool-aid.
How can I say no to that? So I said I’d be right back and I’d be ready to get started (went to the back to eat my bedtime snack and I came [...]
Well, there are several items on my list that I’m just not mastering. Like the exercise 3 times a week - that aint happening. I’ve got to get on the wagon and roll with that one. I need to find something that I enjoy doing otherwise it’s not going to happen.
My friend recently bought a [...]
For the past few days, I’ve been able to stir up tears at the drop of a hat. I can’t quite explain it and I’m not sure why it’s happening. But I’m ready for it to stop.
I saw the video for that Alicia Keys song and listened to the words for the first time.
If I [...]
As I watched last nights episode of Grey’s anatomy I reflected on one of my favorite character’s (Dr. Bailey) struggle to have it all. I always loved her character for how she represented for educated professional black women. Her character used to be a strong uncompromising leader who was able to have a loving long [...]
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