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Dear Paula Patton, Please Take Robin Thicke Back. Pleaseeeeeeee.

Dear Paula Patton, Please Take Robin Thicke Back. Pleaseeeeeeee.

I have blogged about many celebrity separations and divorces, but the separation between Robin Thicke and Paula Patton really, really, really hurt my feelings. I started blogging about it the day it happened, but I was so hurt that I couldn't even complete the post. When I thought about it some more, I even got a little teary-eyed. Seriously. It's not my marriage, and I have no idea why they separated, but it tugs at me. They have loved each other for twenty years. Two flippin' decades! Why stop Read More

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Talks Fashion In Elle March 2014 Issue

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Talks Fashion In Elle March 2014 Issue

There I was, reading through my Elle Magazine March 2014 issue, and there she was: Chimamanda --- my favorite best friend who doesn't know it yet. The title of the article is, "Why Can't A Smart Woman Love Fashion?" And yes, why not? I know that people typically think of fashion magazines as picture books, but I quite enjoy reading the articles. I don't read everything, but when I do, I enjoy it. And I especially enjoyed this one. Read it Read More

Scandal Season 3, Episode 11: Ride, Sally, Ride

Scandal Season 3, Episode 11: Ride, Sally, Ride

The show started with chaos: Sally is running for President! Everyone was running up and down the place trying to understand the impact of Sally's decision to run. And I'm wondering how and why Sally decided to run, considering what Cyrus has on her: she murdered her husband. Olivia: She was kissing Fitz in the Oval Office, all in the name at doing work when Mellie walked in, caught them kissing, and just acted like she ain't seen jack. It doesn't stop being awkward. Sally: Her campaign Read More

My Entire Thoughts About The Anti-Gay Bill In Arizona

My Entire Thoughts About The Anti-Gay Bill In Arizona

The State of Arizona has a new bill that the Governor  (Jan Brewer) may or may not sign. If she signs it, it will become law that businesses can basically refuse service based on sexual orientation. If she vetos it, it won't be law. But if she does nothing, it will become law anyway. Decisions, decisions. When Igwe and I first talked about this, my immediate answer was to veto the bill. But then, yesterday, I began to think about it again. Last week, I was helping a coworker who is a Read More

Ladies & Gentlemen, There’s Something Wrong With My Face. Apparently.

Ladies & Gentlemen, There’s Something Wrong With My Face. Apparently.

I don't know when this happened, or maybe it's always been there, but I have only just realized it. I have heard this from many, many people, so I'm starting to believe that it's true. Apparently, my face is too expressive. I have been told that I am a snob, and that I look mean and unapproachable. With friends, co-workers, and even recently, with trainers, I keep getting the same thing: my face. Basically, the problem is that I have become unable to hide my lack of interest in a subject Read More

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