It's been a while since I've written anything.  Mostly because, well.... I guess my life started to kinda fall apart. 

 I'm "divorced" now.  Big change.  Suddenly, she wasn't in love with me anymore.  I never understood the whole "I fell out of love with you" concept to… Read full post »

I’m an African American woman.  

I was raised in the 80s in Texas during a time when being black could get you cussed for no reason.  I’ve been a called a nigger more times than I’d like to count throughout my life.  As a little girl I was told that some… Read full post »

While I Slept

While we sat in the waiting room, pacing, waiting for word on the surgery, my sister and my Aunt and Uncle (who I had never known to leave Austin ever!) came tearing into the waiting room.  Now Austin is a good 2 ½ hours away, and last I/… Read full post »

June 10, 1994

The little girl bolted up at 7:05am.  She was confused for a minute, forgetting where she was.  After looking around the guest room she remembered that she was with Leah.  After figuring out where she was, she relaxed and lay back down.  She slept,/… Read full post »

There's a reason I'm doing this in 3 parts.  I'm afraid if I didn't, I'd lose you after a while.  :)  Another story for ya as the 16th anniversary is coming up soon. 

The marriage was rocky.  Very rocky.  Ever since the little girl told her mother of h… Read full post »

I’ve been depressed lately.  Like really despondent. 

See, I took wifey to Las Vegas this past weekend for her birthday.  I was really excited about it.  Wifey and I flew out on Thursday and then D met us out there on Saturday.  It was so awesome to have both of/… Read full post »

Dr. Rand Paul,

I just want to help you out.  I understand that you’re trying to follow in your father’s footsteps and that’s an admirable intent.  (Following in your father’s footsteps, not the actual ideals…)  But I think perhaps someone should jus/… Read full post »

Dear New Orleans,

I had to write to you to let you know I love you.  I know I don’t get to see you very often, but you know how busy I’ve been growing up.  But just because I haven’t been able to get to see you as often as/… Read full post »

Detroit, MI –

A family is settling down for the night.  A 25 year old father covers his daughter up with her favorite Disney Princess blanket and giving her a kiss as her labored breathing of blissful sleep is unshaken.  I’m sure if they both knew this was her last/… Read full post »

So, today I took the first step in changing my life. 

Ok, that sounds mildly melodramatic. 

Today, I went to the doctor for a consult in weight loss surgery.  It's something I've been contemplating for a while now, and I'm noticing that my metabolism is not speeding up as… Read full post »

Ok, so the following is a second hand story.  I'm sure if I get anything wrong, my wife will correct me down in the comments.  I figured I'd share because well... it's kinda funny. 

Our son, Dominic, is an interesting kid.  He's 5 years old, (6 in Sept) and he… Read full post »

Just when I thought I had absolutely nothing to say today and that I wouldn’t blog today…. Arizona strikes.

Arizona never lets me down.

Apparently Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill that “prohibits classes that advocate ethnic solidarity, that are designed primarily for stud… Read full post »

My rant today is about something extremely close to my heart… music.  I’m a musician that wears various hats.  I play 4 different instruments; albeit not with perfection, but I can hold my own for the most part.  I’m also a songwriter/lyricist.  The latter is a/… Read full post »

So my lovely wife had the great idea that we should stop smoking…. together.  Not sure what blunt force knocked her over the head to make her think this was a grand idea, but who am I to say no? 

It’s not so much that she said, “babe, let’s quit… Read full post »

Here’s a fact about myself that is obvious if you personally know me, but embarrassing nonetheless.

I have pretty big boobs.  Like huge.

Normally I don’t talk about my boobs in public, because as stated, it’s embarrassing.  If I thought that there was e/… Read full post »

During Spring Break this year, we got the bright idea to take the children to Florida for the week.  I told my Pops about our plans of going to FL, and ironically, he and his family were going to FL for the week as well.  So we figured, why not make/… Read full post »

(wow, 2 in a day?!  Yeah, I'm bored today) 

People often says I’m not Black enough.  True story.  I’m not one of those light skinned “Negros” like my cousins in New Orleans.  I wasn’t blessed with that “good hair” that comes all/… Read full post »

As Mother's Day approaches I'm back to the dilemma I first experienced last year...

How do I tell the wifey that I'm NOT a mother and therefore should not be treated like one on this, her day?  Ok, that's easy just tell her... yeah sure... but how do I get her… Read full post »

I have a theory…. Well, perhaps theory isn’t the appropriate word…

I have a proposal.  Yes, a proposal is the perfect word. 

This proposal stems from the governmental “outrage” over the Goldman Sachs/financial industry greed.  See, they (th/… Read full post »

Ok.  So.  Oklahoma is nuts.

There I said it. 

Not everyone in Oklahoma is nuts, you understand.  Actually, I know a few fairly sane Oklahomians (is that a word?  Is now) and I can say, other than their severe love for their sucky OU football team, they’re/… Read full post »

I normally wouldn't post something I didn't write, but this was too good and too true to pass up.  Enjoy.
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Let’s play a game, shall we? The name of the game is called “Imagine.” The way it’s pl… Read full post »

So, now that we’ve covered it, just to recap: “Hi, my name is B and I’m a lesbian.”  (everyone now, HI B!)

Here’s something else that’s been on my mind, so I thought I’d release it. 

I grew up in a VERY conservative Christian religion.… Read full post »

Ok, this is my first post.  I'm not sure if there some sort of rules of engagement here, but go easy on me.  K?  K...

 I've been reading up and watching the news regarding bullying in schools and the damage it does to children.  It's hard to believe it's gotten… Read full post »