Letters To The Editor

MJ MJ MJ Fever---Speed Demon

2011-03-10T11:41:00.000-08:00

I loveeee me some MJ :)...my favorite artist of all time (and Sade:)

In Lieu of a "Happy Bday Post"....

2011-01-12T14:12:00.000-08:00

I love this song, "Let it be Me" by Ray LaMontagne....absolutely love it! I think about God and just what it means to have a real support system in one's life. He's all the support I need. "I will be your God throughout your lifetime. Until your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." -Isaiah 46:4 So in lieu of a b-day post of all

The V- word: Vulnerability

2010-12-27T21:48:00.000-08:00

Vulnerable: capable of being wounded or hurt; susceptibility to injury or attack; state of being exposed.I am exploring this word, a word that often sends chills down my spine. Vulnerability. Boy does it hurt just typing it. I recently shared at a church event that "I don't like people." Sounds a bit disturbing coming from a loud mouth, Christian woman, who's extremely personable and incredibly

Book Review: Choosing God's Best

2010-12-20T23:00:00.000-08:00

I've been kind of by the way, maybe slightly haphazardly, making a conscious effort to build some sort of foundational beliefs and convictions on Christian dating, and what the Bible says. My conclusion: While anything, when misused, misunderstood, and ill-represented, can be a matter of salvation, dating in and of itself, doesn't quite fall into that category for me. However, because I really

Clueless & a Google random question...

2010-11-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

GOOGLE: Come up with some possible band names for your group that features a washboard and a styrofoam tuba.ME: Wash-a-foam-bubba and the Styrettes; ) This question reminded me of Clueless...Oh my gosh Cher...! Lol.I was totally a fan. I wanted to be Dionne. I think I begged for the Clueless lunch box and the dolls. I watched the t.v. episodes too. Had no business watching them, but I sure

Officially a Size 3/4! Word.

2010-11-19T16:05:00.000-08:00

Today on my lunch break I decided to go buy some work pants. I've been wearing jeans, slacks, and pants that are held up only by the saving grace of a belt. Not to mention my skinny jeans now fashion straight leg or boy-cut jeans. But anyhow, I ran into the most awesome problem ever: all the small pants were still too BIG for me! I was slightly agitated at first because I really have to let go of

If anyone is thirsty...

2010-11-17T15:22:00.000-08:00

What does it mean to be "thirsty"? How do you know? What does it feel like? How does your body react? I think we often wait until we are completely dehydrated before we even consider drinking water. And contrary to popular belief, sodas and juices have significant amounts of sugar and so they are not sufficient sources of the 8-10oz of water we are to get on a daily basis. How do you know when

Food Time: Patty and Bun

2010-11-14T21:32:00.000-08:00

Patty and Bun 61 W 8th StManhattan, NY 10011Neighborhood: Greenwich Village Third times a charm. So I went here again this weekend and I went with the women in the young leaders group at my church. All I had this time was a soda, but I love this place. The ambiance is cozy, with wooden tables, newspaper print walls, dim lighting, and one long marble bar counter. And they're all burgers, all the

What in the World Moment- Facebook Status

2010-10-16T15:39:00.000-07:00

I totally should've taken a screen shot of this, but one of my facebook friends had a "what in the world" status message the other day. It said: "Money is power. Sex is power. So money for sex is an exchange of power". What in the world?! That gets a head down and a hand to the lip...courtesy of my friend Mel...and a Miranda of Devil Wears Prada "That's all." For real. Image: petcaregt.com

Love....Danny and Annie

2010-09-08T06:48:00.000-07:00

I hope to catch a glimpse of this in my lifetime...in my own life. :)

Chelsea and Vera: Match made in Heaven

2010-08-02T12:56:00.000-07:00

If I've ever seen a more beautiful dress...I'd be lying. Vera Wang did a number, as usual. Clinton's dress was a full silk organza ball skirt complete with train. And the rosette-like detailing proved to actually be a raw-edged, laser cut swirl pattern. The skirt flowed from a diagonally draped bodice of silk tulle, and was accented by a swarovski embellished belt. I think it was a simple, yet

I'm in a Lenny K. Mood...word?

2010-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Lenny Kravitz and his American women. The Man: The "Ex" (Lisa Bonnet): The Offspring (Zoe Kravitz): For your listening pleasure: Images: Daily.co.ukNewYorkTimes.com

What's all the Hoopla About SPF?

2010-07-12T13:38:00.000-07:00

The Issue: Sunburn So I figured since I do not have a shortage of skin pigment, I don't need sunscreen in the summer. Then I read an article about a woman who got skin cancer on one side of her face because that side faced the window in her office. She never used sunscreen because she was an African- American woman and felt that black women don’t get sunburn or skin cancer. After reading that,

Restaurant Review: Paesano (Little Italy)

2010-06-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

Paesano of Mulberry Street136 Mulberry StreetNew York, NY 10013Neighborhood: Little Italy I went to Paesano's for one of my best friend's birthdays and I got to taste a lot of little things at this place. I went to the gym first so I wouldn't feel guilty for all the rich sauces and fatty fried things I ate. The space is small, but spacious enough for expanding tummies. The calamari was tasty and

What's $15 and Chic All Over?

2010-06-15T13:50:00.000-07:00

So, my co-worker ran into the $15 store, where everything is literally $15, marked down from $30-$100 per piece.Its a steal. From browsing the site, I can say that some things are not quite worth 15 bucks, but the things that are are really fab! I made myself a little shopping cart of seevral goodies and didn't even break $150. Sweet, right! Anyhow, check it out: http://15dollarstore.com/

Jeffrey Campbell = Dope Shoe Love

2010-06-15T10:03:00.000-07:00

Jeffrey Campbell packs a dope shoe game. In laymen terms that translates as, “The renowned shoe designer, Jeffrey Campbell, designs some incredible footwear.” I could easily own 12 shoes in his lookbook, without hesitation. (Well if money were no object of course). I ran across a few pieces that in the initial viewing, I was utterly perplexed by, but later on I realized I could totally make

Restaurant Review: BLT Burger

2010-06-10T21:29:00.000-07:00

BLT Burger 470 6th AveNew York, NY 10010Neighborhood: Greenwich Village Gimme ma' burgah! That's what BLT Burger brought out of me the other day. They have a variety of burgers on their menu, and since I love to get more bang for my buck, I got the sliders. You can pick from a black burger, bbq pulled pork, buffalo chicken, and crispy cod. Can I just say that if the mini-burgers were that tasty,

Restaurant Review: Tue

2010-06-05T22:09:00.000-07:00

Tue3 Greenwich AvenueNew York, NY 10014 Tue rocks Thai! And for all the food you get (cuz this homegirl can eat!), its surprisingly inexpensive. $10 brunch specials till 4pm. I am the biggest fan of red, white and black decor, so I love the walls here. And the menu has the same "hand-drawn" design as the walls. There's also a cute little sun-roof in the middle for some au naturale sunlight.

Travel: Jet Blue $20 Roundtrip- Happy Jetting

2010-06-05T14:02:00.000-07:00

Again, my awesome co-worker put me on! Jet Blue has a twitter page and they run promotions for super- cheap flights within the U.S. and overseas. Its all part of a marketing strategy to not only stay current and relevant in the travel industry, but to use social networking to their advantage. You can even re-tweet the deals to your friends and on your blog. Well look Jet Blue, its working, I

Restaurant Review: Cafeteria

2010-05-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

Cafeteria 119 7th AveNew York, NY 10021Neighborhood: Chelsea I love me some Mac and Cheese and red velvet cake (not together though)! On my birthday I went to Cafeteria for the first time, and then I went again in the summer. Its a trendy little restaurant in Chelsea. Its a 2 level space and upstairs the decor is that of an upgraded posh cafeteria, and more like a private lounge downstairs. I

Fashion: Eye Candy

2010-04-01T21:45:00.000-07:00

As Spring draws near, the colors go from bright to dull to dark and I personally am a fan of the neutrals. Therefore, for your viewing pleasure, I have compiled a visually enticing online-boutique displaying some of my favorite handbags this Spring. The designers have spoken. Consumers: "On you Mark...Get Set...Let's Shop!"Which one is your favorite? Post a comment or link us to some other

Designer Profile: Theo Courtnay

2010-03-07T21:47:00.000-08:00

Theo Hackney, of Theo Courtnay NY, is among one of the incredible phenomenons known as an "Indie Designer." Although you may not yet find his designs in between the pages of your monthly Vogue or at your neighborhood Bergdorf Goodman (yes, everyone has a neighborhood BG, it just may go by the name of "Target"), but he can assure you that he has arrived and his Fall 2008 line is a clear

Image of the Week: Happy Holidays

2009-12-25T08:06:00.000-08:00

For your viewing pleasure, you are forced to look at images that I took with my camera on Christmas Eve in New York City:). I think them lovely, you may beg to differ. But enjoy!The Morning Star is shining....And the angels are singing....

Poetry: A Silent Christmas

2009-12-25T05:37:00.000-08:00

I love the holiday season, but I can't help but place myself in other people's shoes at times. This is a poem inspired by a good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy reading it, as much as I enjoyed writing it.A Silent ChristmasThe sun's rays crept into the corners of his eyes,He raised the back of his hand,Rubbed his eye in so coy a manner,And peered over his pinkie to the door to his bedroom.The

Feature: Love, Romance, and Mansfield Park

2009-12-22T22:24:00.000-08:00

I am an avid Jane Austen fan. I love the tales of romance, love gone awry, unrequited affections, and the like. I have realized and dare to say that I too am a hopeless, or better yet, a hopeful romantic.Mansfield Park, like Pride and Prejudice, and unarguably the majority of novels by the famed Jane Austen, focuses on the same story line. A woman of standards and intelligence, enters into high