May, 2012

As women, we strive to be selfless. We are loving and dependable mothers, wives and partners. We are caring daughters who support our parents in their older years. We are the strong shoulder that our friends lean on in times of trouble. But sometimes, we take it too far and carry other people’s burdens until we become overwhelmed by the weight of the heavy load. Why do we do this? Because it’s what’s expected of us? Or is it because we have signed up for the story that suffering for the sake of…

The diva herself stepped out at the FIFI Awards (the fragrance industry’s Oscars) last night showing off her sexy and svelte physique. She’s absolutely vibrant and it’s great to see her putting her health first. She’s definitely a winner.

Yesterday, I was flipping through last week’s Entertainment Weekly and came across an article accessing the odds of some scripted shows coming back. Among them, “Scandal”, which the article pointed out is probably on the bubble (meaning it may or not be renewed). I find that troubling because that dynamic duo known as  Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington has made “Scandal” appointment television for me and many other sisters (and women in general). And the factor that Kerry is the lead of a prime time drama is nothing short of amazing.

But ratings have been moderate instead of great (the…

“When love comes, and it will, don’t bury it in expectation and projection-be prepared to fall in love all over again, every day.” —-Michael J. Fox

I was casually flipping through the latest issue of O Magazine when I came across an article in which people were sharing the advice they would give to their younger selves. As I read each offering, it occurred to me just how much time and experience can change our perspective on life and love. This particular piece of wisdom, so simply stated, says a lot about what it takes to sustain…

I have total respect for Vanessa L. Williams. Not only is she the ultimate comeback story, she also knows how to successfully get her hustle on for work. No sooner than “Ugly Betty” announced its final bow did Vanessa get a lucrative gig on Wisteria Lane. She wasn’t the first sister on the block–Alfre Woodard has the distinction of doing one strange season–but she’s defintely going to be the last. There are only a few episodes left for “Desperate Housewives”. Here’s hoping her character, Renee Perry, gets her happily ever after and…