Rebirth of the Slick: Finding Love in the Big City XXII

I have been reborn. I haven’t found the time machine that takes me back to the days when things were simpler – childhood – being catered to, feeling the weight of your mother’s smile impress itself upon you like leaky faucet, consistent and at times nerve racking but ever missed when it isn’t around. We [...]

Dreaming in Conception

Dreaming in Conception The fullness of my belly pooching out in its gentle roundness will someday be the host to almond eyes and a bud mouth, skin like tobacco, smelling of sweaty charcoal drenched in honey. Or maybe wild hair and smilingly mysterious eyes, aquiline nose and A smile that will teach Con Ed a [...]

I See You

What is this I see? What could this be? Perhaps a speck of dust or maybe a piece of lint. Could you possibly be a bead of sweat? Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Maybe its just the lighting in this room messing with me. I try brushing you off and you’re still here. [...]

No Address, Part 1: Thoughts About You

I was on the treadmill this morning trying to burn calories, trying to make my heart stronger so I can live longer. I do a lot of thinking on the treadmill. Today I thought about you. I couldn’t help myself. I don’t know why you came to mind. The thought of you crept in my [...]

What Is Good Hair

What is Good Hair? Is Good Hair something that you can eat? Does it feel good when you touch it? Does it smell good when you put your nose to it? Does Good Hair comb its own self? Does Good Hair wake up in the morning and wash that man right out of your hair? [...]

Unbe-weavable!

So someone has to explain this new tidbit to me, in terms of new millennium style, when did wearing one’s own hair go out of style?  And why haven’t I gotten the memo? Okay I have to admit to myself that sometimes I see someone walking down the street with a FLY-ass weave and it [...]

Summer In NYC

Loud screams, crowds of people, the heat is on. It’s a fight. Everyone appears to be wet or about to be. No, no blood in sight but there is a gun involved. No one is getting hurt, unless it’s their ego. It’s a water fight and the gun is actually a super soaker. This is [...]

Free Writing: Rain

While exploring the Blogosphere, I’ve come across Greg’s Writing Blog. I find the site interesting as I attempt to improve my writing (I’m not a writer at all. I take better pictures than write). Here is my attempt at what Greg calls ‘Free Writing.’ The rule is simple (see details): Get a timer and set [...]

Observation: Stereotypes Revealed

Stereotypes… If you grew up in the hood, you couldn’t possibly have a high school diploma or degree. Because your name is Tyrone Biggums, you automatically sell drugs and have 4 baby mommas. Every female with a short skirt and big earrings is a hoe. Everyone who lives in the projects is poor. All black [...]

Being Bobby Brown: Without Whitney

After 14 years of a roller coaster marriage Whitney Houston calls it quits. Does divorcing Bobby Brown help Whitney get her life back on track and back into the music studio? Will she be able to hit it big or even have a great comeback like Mariah Carey? Clive Davis hopes this is the change [...]

Black Hair, Big Business: Who is really making the money?

In the Black community you’ll find many hair care product stores. Behind the counter you see Koreans. Why do Koreans own all the Black hair care stores? Because it is big business. It is a billion dollar industry and we get close to 1% of the cut. Why is this? Black people everywhere here my [...]

Bad Hair Day

I know it is raining in the city but there is a wardrobe for everything. Women have so many options to choose from with a store on every corner. One accessory that may work is a hat for days such as this one. I gather that some people aren’t aware of the existence of hats. [...]

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