"So whether you see the glass as half full or half empty is truly perspective." You've most likely heard the adage about seeing the glass half full or half empty. It is one that kind of annoys me. There are so many different ways to look at this. If you look at the glass as... Continue Reading →
Body Image: Interpreting Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman
Body image has always been my issue. When I’m slim, I have no hips or ass. When I gain weight, my body turns into an interesting Sponge Bob sort of dimension. My boobs are loyal and remain not fazed by pounds going up or down. They love me so much; they’ve decided to hang out... Continue Reading →
All Assed Out ~ Why We’re Worth More
"Some may say that I’m being a hater or that I’m jealous because I wasn’t blessed with a big bodacious booty." Scrolling through my Facebook page the other day I came across a friend request from a female that had an ass shot as her profile picture. My first thought was what the hell! I... Continue Reading →
AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash and Movie Premier of Secrets
A couple of weeks ago the ladies of CLS had the opportunity to attend the AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash. For those that don’t know, AAMBC stands for African Americans on the Move Book Club. Its founder and CEO, Tamika Newhouse, has grown AAMBC into one of the largest online book clubs today and has created... Continue Reading →
Why Journaling Saved My Life
"I remember him bringing me a pile of papers, folding them in half, and then stapling them in the binding. He pointed as his Cazelles slid down his nose, as they often did. 'You love to read. Write a book.'" My earliest memories are of reading. I loved to read. I loved the fact that... Continue Reading →
His Property, Naw!
He discretely and quietly protects his property No other man near or far His almond colored eyes pierce her soul Her heart pulsates to the sounds of nature’s movement She quickly gathers her conscious while maintaining a certain level of interest Her body remains whole He often tells her to surrender She says my body... Continue Reading →
What Should’ve Been Mine ~ Short Story
“Kenya, I can’t thank you enough for watching the kids. I was really in a pinch, but like the amazing sister you are, you’ve come through once again.” Kenya watched her big sister rush around her bedroom gathering and packing things for her last minute business trip. She watched with both admiration and jealousy. She... Continue Reading →
Scandal….
Every week, Thursdays to be exact we purposely tune in to watch the degradation of family. We intentionally watch nation wide as families are destroyed. Let me be specific and get down to the nitty-gritty. I am talking about the widely popular ABC show, Scandal. The whole "scandal" has been Olivia Pope sleeping with the... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- We Aren’t Sexually Compatible
I've been dating a man and he is wonderful. He's kind, attentive, and everything that I've been looking for in a man. The problem is I don't feel like we are sexually compatible. He's not as adventurous and does not do all of the things that I would like him to do. I've talked to... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind- I Want To Start A Fitness Plan: Where Should I Start?
"When you have finally decided that "enough is enough" and that you need to get in shape, congratulate yourself, as the most important work has already been done." Click to read I Want To Start A Fitness Plan: Where Should I Start?


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