Good Hair

Tonight I finally got around to watching Chris Rock’s documentary film, Good Hair. The movie has caused a lot of buzz in the Black community and a lot of interest around our house. It’s fascinating, illuminating, hilarious, and thought-provoking. For … Read more…

Be My Valentine…

Just got home from a movie and dinner with my husband (our dates usually end around the time our kids are getting dressed to go out). We’re very happily married, and honestly, I don’t think either one of us could … Read more…

Three Gifts for the Holiday

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, or as many of my friends do, some combination thereof, I hope you’re having a holiday season filled with peace, joy and abundance. That’s what we all dream of, of course, but sometimes … Read more…

Rethinking Everything

Recently, my daughter went with her two older children to attend a conference in Dallas, called “Rethinking Education.” This annual event is for homeschooling families, particularly families who identify themselves as “unschoolers.” In recent years, homeschooling has become somewhat mainstream, … Read more…

Julie and Julia

A few days ago my niece and I went to see the movie, Julie and Julia. It exceeded all my expectations. Certainly, it transcends its romantic comedy, “chick flick” genre. Meryl Streep… what is there to say that hasn’t been … Read more…

Second Chances

Most television reality shows make me squirm. These shows seem to bring out the worst in people, and I recently read some interviews with past contestants who said they were deprived of sleep and regular meals and often given alcohol, … Read more…