"Actually, I wouldn't mind being more like Blanche Devereaux from The Golden Girls." As soon as I openly admitted to divorcing a few years ago, the first question I was asked was if I wanted to start dating again. While I was appreciative of the encouragement to move on from a relationship that needed to... Continue Reading →
Flavor Restaurant- Richton Park
Flavor Restaurant has style, pizazz, great music, and a super friendly staff. The ambiance feels like an escape to the comforts of the Deep South. If you haven’t visited this super cute location, go soon! Late Saturday afternoon, my friend demanded I ditch my lettuce and tuna and join her for dinner. Good decision. When... Continue Reading →
Being Black and Gay in America ~ Part II
Part I If you somehow missed the first part of my candid interview with award winning author, J’son (Lee) Green on his life as a black, gay man in America, I urge you to read it now- Part I. If you’ve already read it then I know you’re anxious for the conclusion of this... Continue Reading →
The Journey to Freedom: I’m Loving It!
"While I continue my journey, I have made a personal commitment to take care of myself." I have reached a really refreshing part of my life in which I can focus more on myself than others. It is not that I could not have been applying this learned skill in my twenties and thirties,... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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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