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Infertility is one of those things in life that no one really plans for, looks forward to, or expects. Yet, it happens. In a typical western society, there are options. People adopt. People pay someone else to carry the baby for them (surrogacy). People get pregnant by inserting fertilized eggs into the womb (In vitro fertilization). These are all extreme solutions, of course. Sometimes, the solution lies in simply --- well, having sex. I tend to favor Read More
My mother is a relentless Catholic. So it was no surprise to me when she said insisted that I hang a rosary on the rear-view mirror of my car. I did it just to make her happy. A couple of months later, I changed my mind and took it off. She came at me with a determination that could not be matched. I don't remember what her reasons were, but all I know is that at the end of her speech tyrade, I hung the pink rosary bank on my rear-view mirror.It's not as if I had a problem with hanging the Read More
Who doesn't want to win? In all areas of life, people want to win. In education, people want to win. In their careers, people want to win. In their marriages, people want to win. In the little things and in the big things, people want to win. Even in oppressing their enemies with their new Pajaros, people want to win. Unfortunately Thankfully, Mo is not interested in how to successfully oppress your neighbors with your new Pajero(s). Rather, tomorrow's show not Read More
"Do you know Mo?"Ever since I watched the Nigerian comedy, Civil War (starring John Okafor, Rita Edochie, Ada Ameh, and some others), I have not been able to stop laughing at the above line. Of course, when Alfred (played by John Okafor) asked the question, he was referring to Moses in the bible.Today, however, I'm talking about a living Mo. I'm talking about the fashionista, the screen goddess, the beauty --- and well, the talk show host Mrs. Mosunmola 'Mo' Abudu of Moments With Mo. Yes, Read More
I'm an avid billboard reader. I love them. So, it wasn't new or unexpected when I stretched my neck to read the big billboard on Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road. After reading the big red font, "Save The Date!" I anticipated that it would be some kind of fun event --- like a romantic cocktail dinner that's open to all. Perhaps, I have been over obsessing over the cocktail dinner I will be attending this weekend. And I get to bring a date, too. Yes! But I digress. Read More
