*This post was inspired by conversations with some good friends, all of whom have been married for over 15 years. I’ve said before how complicated love can be. Anyone who has ever been in love can understand what I mean when I say you can love someone even when you don’t always like them. I know I’m not the only one who has ever been in a romantic relationship where (once … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks for Successful Holiday Road Trips
So the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, ugly sweaters, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun and it is also a costly endeavor, so looking for bargains, deals, and using general money savings strategies is always a priority. Toward that end, many people will take to the roads … [Read more...]
Combating Colorism: Love the Skin You’re In
Recently I had the privilege of spending the day conversing on a variety of topics with rising policy experts and political progressives, who also happen to be people of color. One of the guest speakers and conversation leaders was from South Africa and she spoke with us about a variety of themes from the apartheid and post-apartheid era and the transition moving from one to … [Read more...]
Why Can’t My Hair Be Real?
In the last 48 hours I have had separate conversations with four acquaintances, all white females (three at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs and for the last few months have been getting more and more into the spirit of do-it-yourself (DIY) styling and experimentation (check out my Loc Style … [Read more...]
It Ends Now: 4 Ways to Curb Bad Behavior
Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where frequently she is willfully not listening and occasionally acting out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. Unfortunately, before she could get the pinny a 4th grade boy grabbed the last one. Instead of just keeping it moving … [Read more...]
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