Why I Love Being A Mom - MEME

I was tagged to do this - write about why I love being a mom - by a brilliant writer, blogger and friend. She runs both Nigerian Curiosity and SolomonSydelle.com. However, this meme was originally started by Genius mom blogger, Catherine; read her work at Her Bad Mother. It’s fantastic, and one of my constant […]

Generosity Water - A Story From Ethiopia

John Wagner from Generosity water sent me this letter in email. I was deeply touched and moved that I had to share. Unfortunately, a lot of African Countries face this problem. The shortage of water, and/or lack of clean water. Please read and pass on. As always, please do what you can. We are the […]

The Monster That is Josef Fritzl

So, I don’t know if you all have been paying attention to this story. The monstrous story of Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned his daughter, Elizabeth Fritzl for 24 years and rapped her every single day. I read somewhere that he raped her over 3000 times and fathered 7 of his grand-children. In addition to this […]

Our Hummingbird Friend

We have a (sometimes) hummingbird neighbor who is back again. In 2007, this hummingbird came to nest in our garden to make a home for her young. It was so amazing to watch the construction take place. It’s hard enough being pregnant, let alone build a “house” while pregnant..flying back and forth. It typically takes […]

The Man With Many Wives

I am still trying to wrap my head around the idea of a man claiming or insisting that he loves all his wives. Equally. But I just don’t see how that’s possible. I also can’t phantom why a woman would want to share her husband, instead of being the “apple of his eye.”

What makes it […]

Syle Pantry, Your New Addiction!

Hello, loves-
So, in place of a blog post today, I am making a special announcement. I am celebrating the launch of a new blog/online magazine. I have colluded with my fab friends and your favorite fashionistas to bring you “Style Pantry.” It consists of Arieta Mujay, River Island PR, London; Chalya Shagaya, International Fashion Stylist […]

Facebook Group Invitations

Why do people send these out? If I had accepted all the group invitations to date, I’d be a member of 383 groups by now. Yes, I’m counting. How am I supposed to be active in all these groups..with my busy schedule? How do I participate in 383 groups? That will be a full-time job, […]

The DMV Heart Attack

Man, I dread going to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). I don’t know why, but the workers have instilled a great deal of fear in me. They crucify you for just about anything; God forbid you don’t have your papers in order. My driver’s license expired November 12 of last year, and I didn’t […]

Congratulations! You Got Yourself A Trophy Wife

What is your definition of a trophy wife? Is she highly accomplished, beautiful, young, intelligent OR is she unintelligent, a gold digger, a shopaholic, a bimbo with no sense of self respect?
Whatever your definition is, I see a lot of these around, especially in Los Angeles. And they are often young, beautiful, ditsy, with fake […]

Are You With a “Mama’s Boy”?

I was asked what I thought of “mama’s boys” and I just couldn’t answer in one sentence or one paragraph. So here goes it.
I’m just going to shoot right to the point. Men, where do you draw the line? If there’s a line, that is. I mean, I think it’s cute for a man to […]

Your Ticking Clock! Tick, Tock, Tick!

So tired of that phrase “your biological clock is ticking!” When doesn’t it tick? It ticks 24/7..as long as you are alive. I’m sick of women getting these. We all have ticking clocks. Both men and women.
But women get this more when it comes to child bearing, however, men have biological clocks too, and it’s […]

Grace & Alfie: 13 Year Old Parents

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Especially a lovely Valentine’s day. Mine was the best ever. I did everything I said I’d do in my Valentine post, and then some.
I wrote. While my husband and kids attended a non-profit event at his alumni, Johnston Center at The University of Redlands. Greg was one of the […]

The Silent Killer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer

I hope I am not putting too much of a damper on your week this week. If anything, I’m trying to do the opposite. Just raising awareness and if my posts could save one life or help just one person, then it’s definitely all worth it. I came across this video, and it made me […]

Missing Fathers.

What are the effects of a home without a father? Having a home with a missing father can be the result of many different things:

Dad passed on early in a child’s life
He could have been sent to war
It could be a father that constantly travels or traveled for work
Due to a broken marriage
Deadbeat dads
He could […]

Salma Hayek Breastfeeds A Hungry African Baby

UPDATE: Salma Hayek breastfeeding baby in Africa. Warning: You will see a baby take her last breath. Be prepared. Also, though, Salma and my post stated that the baby she breastfed was healthy, the baby was actually sick. See for yourself. As always, spread the word. Do your part.

Yes, you heard right. Salma lends her […]

Lookout; Celeb Closets Filled With WeWe

I recently received some requests from customers and readers who are interested in knowing which celebs own WeWe pieces, and if so, which ones in particular. So here goes it. Unfortunately, I will not be listing the kids because they are too many to mention and each kid has more than one item. Also, you […]

Z & Her Baby: Preparing Her For The Unborn

No, not the one in my belly or hers (because she thinks there’s one in there), but the one her big mama got her for Christmas. (”Big mama” is my older sister. She is to all my kids.) Zurhi actually just follows her around everywhere, and my sister loves it too. I can’t count how […]

Breaking News: WeWe Rock Star.

Happy, happy, happy birthday, dear son. I had to snag a couple of pictures before he left for school yesterday. He’s such a stylish kid, and we’re so proud to have a little man growing up with such a huge heart and fantastic energy.
Sidney truly is a rock-star. Ever since he got “Guitar Hero” for […]

Bleached Skin Isn’t The New Black.

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a Tyra Banks show that caught my attention. First of all, I have to give Tyra some credit. Personally, I think Ms. Banks can be a little on the annoying side because she talks over her guests, and audience, however, I appreciate her intentions. I appreciate what she […]

You Are Invited; No Presents, Please.

No, not my party, silly. You’d be bringing one if it were mine. *Smiles*
Got an invitation to a party today. It’s deemed to be a swanky birthday party, and as I continued to read the invitation, at the bottom it read in capital letters: NO PRESENTS PLEASE!
That took me aback. Why wouldn’t you want a […]