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
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Afros Really DO Change Lives!
I totally just remembered something today! I remembered that months before I ever started wearing an afro, there was yet ANOTHER afro that changed my life and made me want to save the world. It was this one: Dude, what … Continue reading
And This Is Why I Love The Bus
Wow, I’m still reeling over the events of Tuesday night! Red, white and blue glitter is running through my veins… this country is on the move, baby!!! What a president. Seriously, what a guy – I’ve watched his speech at … Continue reading
Better and Better
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
My Faults
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
Dear Human Beings…
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
Afros, Vital To The Soul
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
Let’s Get Real.
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
The Night Before and Afro Was Born
Midnight. After a night of fashion partying with the gays, my good friend Jon Valdez came back to my place. OH EM GEE! He’s a big furry care bear from Texas who wears bow ties and blogs about celebs and OM … Continue reading
Before and Afro: This Is How It Started
So, I started wearing an afro recently. It all began with my company’s two-year anniversary party two weeks ago. The theme: Studio 54. Think Andy Warhol. Bianca and Mick. Diana Ross. Party favors. Expectations for my disco outfit were astronomically high, … Continue reading
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