Chicken, pork, beef, fish, and processed meats landed on our table accompanied by the best side dishes and sweets that should’ve graced the pages of best-selling cookbooks. Meats were deep-fried, pan-fried, sautéed, baked and eaten with the perfect amount of seasonings to warm the heart of any true meat lover. I am a side dish... Continue Reading →
In The City- Southern Belle Farm
Living in the Atlanta, you are caught between two lives- life in the city and life in the country. Easily within fifteen minutes, you could be in the country. We took a trip out to McDonough to Southern Belle Farm. Not sure what we would find, we were pleasantly delighted to find so much fruit.... Continue Reading →
In The City- Julianna’s Crepes & Coffee
Saturday I was invited out for breakfast. In the south, breakfast is usually hearty- eggs, meat, biscuits, and something starchy. I wanted to do something different. I had to be in Inman Park, so I did a search to see what was in the vicinity. Having an ultimate sweet tooth and an affinity for caffeine,... Continue Reading →
Women and Shoes Magazine
Did you know that our sister blog is Women and Shoes Magazine? Ms. Jai and Sarah Schroka are pretty damn amazing! They have insightful content on fashion, beauty, and current events. And don't forget to check out some of the interviews done by yours truly! One of my favorite interviews was with Keke Wyatt.... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind: For All Of You Taking Advice From Memes For Your #relationshipgoals
Part of the problem is that many of us are too willing to live these ghetto fairy tales (self included). You know ladies, the one where your boo who is a bit rough around the edges comes along, he falls for you despite his tough exterior, and you are able to love him just... Continue Reading →
When Cancer Comes Home
"That mass came back and it's malignant." My phone rings and I see that it's my grandma. I happily answer "Hey mama!" She said "Hey sugar lump." But her voice was different. Something was off. She immediately started with "You know me and you talk everyday. I've already told my children and now I want... Continue Reading →
Being Black and Gay in America ~ Part I
"Stacey, I think I’ve always known I was different." A couple of years ago I attended a literary event in Ashville, North Carolina. There was a gentleman there by the name of J’son (Lee) Green. I sat in a seminar he facilitated and had a chance to meet and speak with him afterwards. I found... Continue Reading →
Women- Light, Life, Magic
"But that could be me dreaming. That could be me and my ideas and my love for women and all things feminine. That could be me believing in our power." I found this photo on Instagram and was immediately captivated. I sent it to my closest girlfriends with a message: Just in case you... Continue Reading →
Punany Poets- CLS Exclusive
This month, we will be treated to a showing with the Punany Poets! As we countdown to the show, we want to share some of what we will enjoy when we go! Keep posted on all of the CLS Exclusive posts on Punany Poets! We will be doing a giveaway at the end of the... Continue Reading →
Christopher McBride & The Whole Proof-Jazzin at Andy’s Jazz Club Chicago
A soulful and jazz saxophonist; Chicago native,Christopher McBride & The Whole Proof treats a packed audience at Andy's Jazz Club with a night of phenomenal and melodic sounds. At promptly 9:30p.m., on a beautiful Friday evening in Chicago Downtown’s River North, Mr. McBride and his band steps on stage with the best instruments to groove to after... Continue Reading →


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