When I first heard that I’d be interviewing, Issa Rae the creator and star of ”The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl”, I went from instant joy to sudden sadness. Happy dance subsides. Cue the melancholy that is Coltrane now playing in the background. Suddenly my middle brain was hitting me with all sorts of questions. … Continue reading »
Alright…Alright…Alright! Let’s talk RHOH. I shall only speak of it in an acronymic sense because Kevin Hart’s new show is SNF. And nobody seems to have told him. ZZZ Where to start? How about at the beginning? We first caught a glimpse of the original skits that aired during the 2011 BET Awards. We loved … Continue reading »
Have to say I didn’t see the movie. Although a huge fan of most of the cast and director Rob Reiner just didn’t feel compelled to go see it in the theater in 2007. Or six years later on DVD. Counting on my fingers. Okay, yes the math is correct. Continue reading »
LL Cool J.’s strange and yes awkward opening monologue followed by Taylor Swift’s big top disaster should have been the obvious cues for me to plan my exit in search of more entertaining fodder like, oh I don’t know, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta?” Besides the Mama Said Knock You Out rapper being the wrong choice … Continue reading »
I first came across Camille E. Reed via a Facebook post that she had responded to about natural hair care. Unlike most, who browbeat with their opinion, her approach was smooth yet unflinching. She didn’t come across rude nor judgmental. If anything she seemed more concerned about educating the vibe by correcting the notions of an eager … Continue reading »
If you want better sleep you’ve got to put that busy mind of yours to bed a few hours earlier than the rest of your body. I’ve learned that by improving my nightly routine my sleep improved. Continue reading »
“I must fight with all my strength so that the little positive things that my health allows me to do might be pointed toward helping the revolution. The only real reason for living.” “I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.” “I was born a bitch. I … Continue reading »
Sneakers, jeans, khakis, suits, button downs, polos, denim jackets rock wit’ bow ties. Continue reading »
It’s been a groovy minute since I put the spin on my last record. I’m still swimming. Not as often as the previous months thanks to overtime and holiday hours. Continue reading »
Public transportation sucks in most cities. L.A. is no exception. Unlike NY, Chicago or anywhere else where the trains and buses run frequently and somewhat on time, the city of lost angels has yet to catch up. The new transit system runs nowhere. And I mean nowhere. Unless you’re a tourist in Hollywood Continue reading »
