Do I have a new butt?  No.  Do I have a new respect for keeping a thick booty looking right?  Yes.  I’ve been many sizes throughout my transition from girl to woman……and I must say I have a new respect for women with curves, it can be a much harder social judgment, self appreciation, and […]

Music

There are certain events in recent history that I will always remember. I’ll remember where I was, what I was doing, why, and the thoughts that ran through my head as it all went down. I can still see, hear, and smell New York City on 9/11 and how clueless I was to what was […]

Music

I’m writing this as I fly across the country on my way to the 2009 BET awards. Closing out the month of June, and subsequently Black Music Month, I always look forward to this awards show. It’s just as former host, comedian/actress Monique said, “this is like family reunion.” We are celebrating and recognizing individuals […]

I was having lunch with an industry friend of mine today, got talking shop, and the ‘lil cabana boy discussion’ crept up.   Summarized, this convo basically rests on the following idea…  how can I take the guy who’s pushing pool chairs seriously?  Now, I’ve always been an equal op kinda gal, never choose to fraternize […]