My favorite part of The Cosby Show was at the end of the episode when they would walk over to the record player and static would ensue before the jazz would began to play. Who didn’t idolize Claire Huxtable? She was and is everything to me; she is the epitome of class, grace, and beauty with a pinch of “I am not the one.” She and Dr. Huxtable introduced me to … Continue reading Surviving & Thriving Jazz Fest Weekend’s

Ever since I was a little girl I loved dressing up and slaying! I love pocketbooks, socks with ruffled lace, shirts with bows, dresses covered in flowers. I used to get in trouble daily my mother would yell “Ericka you don’t wash any damn clothes!” I would change my outfits or as we call them now looks 2 to 3 times a day. My mother was the … Continue reading Slaying On A Dime

I get to the gym. I am super amped because not only did I not want to go but I definitely didn’t want to go after work.  But the idea of a summer body is plastered in my head, so I go to the gym work out hard and kill it. I am so pleased with myself I feel like I can conquer anything LOL … Continue reading The Worst Part Of Being Single

I made it to another year! In honor of my 35th birthday I decided to share 35 lessons life has taught me. Normally I go into to details give stories but not this post. These are straight no chaser just like I have my drinks every now and again! Here they go: You do not get to take a day off from being Black. Walls … Continue reading 35 Life Lessons Life Life Has Taught Me: Straight No Chaser

Every new year people create resolutions. I personally don’t believe in new year’s resolutions because I know it takes more than the day on the calendar to sustain a resolution. I do however believe in growing and creating changes in your life to better yourself and to help manifest your “level up” moment.  Here are four different ways of thinking to help me maintain changes … Continue reading Level Up 2K19: Maintaing Changes As A Result Of Changing Your Mindset

During the holiday season am I the only one that watch those cheesey, corny, predictable movies? I know how it will end before it starts LOL. Yet somehow I still enjoy watching them and they sprinkle a little Christmas Season cheer in my spirit. The only issue is I barely see any with people of color. Yes I want to see a sistah falling hopeless … Continue reading Holiday Movies

Everybody is talking about self-care! I don’t know if it is a trend or the times have caused us to look at mental health more closely. Self- care is doing anything intentionally that makes you feel good: physically, mentally or emotionally as well as protecting your peace. Even corporations are focusing on wellness, employees can get incentives to work out, and eat healthy. My job … Continue reading What The Hell is Self-Care?

When my son was younger (he’s almost 13L) we would do all the essential New England fall activities. A favorite being apple picking, I would use those apples and make apple fritters. My youngest niece is one so were all starting fall traditions with her! My son that has been too cool decided he wanted to go apple picking with us, until the last minute … Continue reading The QuEEn’s Famous Apple Fritters

When I was a little girl I thought the only way to end a friendship was to betray someone by stealing something or commencing in infidelity with their significant other. As an adult I know that there are many friendships that have ended or changed and it had nothing to do with either. (To be clear though that’s a sure way kill a friendship.) As … Continue reading Painting A Picture

We’ve all heard the metaphor turning lemons into lemonade before but the truth of the matter is no one is better at turning lemons into lemonade than Black Women. We are professionals at turning totally fucked up, unfair, and bleak circumstances into the most magnificent source of light. We are educated like never before, we are financially stable than ever before, we are showing up … Continue reading Black Women Are Not Angry: We Are Lemonade Connoisseurs