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Halloween Costumes Fail Too Often
It’s Halloween and I’m one of those who doesn’t really DO Halloween. This isn’t because of religious reasons or political stuff or the others. I don’t stand on a soapbox or anything. I just don’t give a damb about putting on costumes. That’s it. That is all. But I know some folks love it and [...]
Dear Diary, It’s Been 30 Days of Writing…
On October 1, I decided to join my gal Nicole Blades in the 30 Day Writing Challenge but I figured I’d quit by October 10. It’s October 31 and I’ve blogged everyday for 30 days straight, something I’ve never done before. EVER! In my 9 years of blogging, I’ve never posted for 30 days straight. [...]
Whose Weave Did Hurricane Sandy Literally Snatch?
I’ve been watching reports of Hurricane Sandy’s damages and I’m praying for my East Coast friends and family. It looks so treacherous and terrible. This is no Hurricane “Sneeze a Lil” Irene. This storm is completely about that doing the most life and I’m not here for it. I hope you all stay safe! But [...]
The Quarterlife Crisis is So Real Out Here
A year ago, I wrote a piece for Clutch Magazine called The Quarterlife Crisis is Real because it is outchea. And I wanted to revisit it. A year later, I’m still like “SOMEONE GIVE ME A MAP!” Anywho, it’s reposted here with their permission and with edits of foolishment. We’ve heard so much about the [...]
No Country for Hollywood’s Bad Biopic Casting Choices
Three days later and I’m STILL mad! It’s because a new picture of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone has surfaced and it looks even worse than the one I included in my last post. Zoe’s looking all dead in the eyes, looking like her face is dirty. She looks nothing like who she’s supposed to [...]
Pics of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone are Out and I Say NAWL
When I first heard about Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone in an unauthorized biopic, I was not pleased. It makes NO sense to me that of every actress of color in Hollywood, Zoe would be the choice to play Nina. Zoe’s cool as an actress and I enjoy her work but nothing about her even [...]
Announcing the Ratchet and the Geek Podcast, My Latest Project!
It either I’m a glutton for punishment or I’m a busybody or a combination of both but I’m here to announce my newest side project! The Ratchet and the Geek podcast with my friend, technology OG Scott Hanselman! For those who might not know, a podcast is basically a radio show that you can download and [...]
Something Came Unbuckled on Scandal: Episode 204 Recap
Listen. I know I say this every episode but I mean it EVERY TIME. I will give Shonda Rhimes and the Scandal writing team my last pink starburst AND the last piece of fried chicken! Chile… how do they manage to slay me each and every episode? LAWD! Disclaimer: As always, don’t read this if [...]
The Houstons Reality Show Might Be Too Soon
Last night was the premiere of The Houstons: On Our Own, the reality TV show on Lifetime starring the family of the late great Whitney Houston. This includes her daughter Bobbi Kristina and boyfriend Nick Gordon, Patty Houston, her manager and sister-in-law, Gary Houston, her brother and their daughter Rayah. And mama Cissy Houston. I [...]
UPS Sucks! They Have the Worst Service and Employees!
I’m angry. UPS is the worst and their customer service is atrocious. I am BEYOND livid and have been for the past 2 hours. So lemme explain why. First of all, two weeks ago, I was expecting a package and realized I should have gotten it. I go check the tracking number and it says [...]
Whitney Young HS, My Alma Mater, Wins the Internet Today
I bleed orange and blue! Before I was an Illini, I was a Dolphin. A Whitney Young Dolphin, to be specific. I’m an alumni of the best high school in the city of Chicago: Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. We’re also ranked nationally as one of the top schools in academics and we just [...]
What is the Dancery that Mary J. Blige Was Talmbout?
You know Mary J. Blige’s hit song “Family Affair” and I bet you’ve jammed to it many a times at parties or in your house. I’ve definitely hit my Mary bop on countless occasions because that song goes so hard in the paint. But I’ve always wondered things about the song. The lyrics pique my [...]
Whose Stingy Ponytail is This?
Ok look. Everyone ain’t meant to have long flowing, luxurious hair. This is why Jesus invented weave. For those who want long hair without the hassle. Yes, He did. Look in the book of Yakiastes. It’s right there. But there’s nothing wrong with short hair. Especially when the person who has it knows that. Now, [...]
