“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, … Continue reading
Rockin for Rockaway had come to an end. I did it. Out of thin air, with a couple of friends in a couple of weeks, I had pulled together an impressive five-part live concert event with open bar, delicious catered food, … Continue reading
“If you love the fro so much, why don’t you go to the salon and get a real one?” said a whole lot of you. Playing on your suggestion, to host my ROCKIN for ROCKAWAY Sandy relief fundraiser Tuesday night, I … Continue reading
Since the last time I blogged five days ago, a LOT has gone on in my brain. I’m back… and I’ve been to the MOON in the meantime. I have some news. My bubble has popped. I have re-read almost … Continue reading
Today is my birthday. I have a deep love for birthdays. And not just because of the spontaneous phone calls, the cupcakes, the gifts, the wishes, the partying, the cards I’ll save forever (that’s what drawers are for)… but because … Continue reading
I set out on this blogging journey for many reasons. One of them was to lay my faults out on the table for the world to see: I’d show you my embarrassingly messy room, my crooked mouth that made me insecure most … Continue reading
I’ve read them all. All your blog posts, your tweets, your comments and the articles you have sent me – and wow. I was completely unprepared for this. The fact that people feel I have been dressing as a caricature … Continue reading
Last night I attended a fried chicken extravaganza – the NYC Food & Wine Festival Shake & Bake, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and DJ’d by Questlove. It was a last minute invitation, and no event had ever sounded more perfect. Held at … Continue reading
It’s been two full, whirlwind weeks of blogging and man, I’m loving every minute of it! Yep, even that delirious minute just before 5 AM the other night, still up and writing. Those kinds of adrenaline-filled minutes make my life. … Continue reading
Last night at a dinner party I had a bit of a conversation with a woman of color who is opposed to what I am doing. (Not this dreadlocked* beauty above – she loves it!) I get varying feedback, which will … Continue reading
before and afro 