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Marry Me Now!
While surfing, I unwittingly stumbled onto a show, Surprise Wedding, on the WEtv network. The show features 5 couples who have been dating long-term. The men refuse to commit to marriage, so the…
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Nothing Says I Love You Like a Busted Lip
On my way to the doctor, I observed a billboard containing those words. No explanation needed. It was followed by a hot-line number for domestic abuse. With Rihanna and Chris Brown in the…
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Common-Law Divorce?
We’ve all heard of common-law marriages. You know, when folks shack up for so long, they’re considered married? Well, now there’s a new trend. Common-law divorce! While I don’t think there’s an official…
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The Joy of Spring
As the weather begins to warm with the daffodils peaking up through the soil and the trees in bloom, my spirits rise simultaneously. Spring is my favorite time of year. With the change…
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Mothering with Dr. Seuss
Last weekend while going through my daughter’s binder, I found another assignment for me. Late Sunday, I realized that my child was supposed to dress up as a Dr. Seuss character to celebrate…
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Silicone Valley
In an attempt to unwind, I flipped on the TV. I clicked the button and landed on VH1. Mistake 1. When I saw multiple sets of overly exposed boobs, my curiosity told me…
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Something for Your Brain Cells
For Tre’s birthday, we went to see the movie Not Easily Broken. It featured a married couple, portrayed by Morris Chesnut and Taraji P. Henson, experiencing some marital challenges. There were financial problems,…
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I Need a Man (Pt 4)
As February comes to a close, I’m closing (or maybe pausing) this series. Value yourself. Demand respect. The other parts of the series elude to this. Finding value starts with understanding and embracing…
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Dreaming of Sex
While riding home after work on Friday, I was chatting with my daughter about her day at school. I like to use this time to hear all about what she learned and who…
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I Need a Man (Pt 3)
Time for part 3: Check Yourself. Time for introspection. Look within. In part 2, we created a definition for a good man. Now we ask, “Am I good?” Believe it or not, we…