Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty Nest Syndrome is a feeling of great loss or sadness when a child leaves home to go to college or just to get out on their own. For some, not being involved in your child’s everyday life and this is not just for mothers, but fathers too, may create a temporary identity crisis. You may find yourself depressed or anxious experiencing unaccountable...

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Internet Dating: How Your Race Affects the Messages You Get

As a single, professional female, I found it hard to meet men in conjunction with my everyday life. After much thought and many talks with singles in my similar situation, I decided to try internet dating. I tried several sites and never had that “connection” until my interaction with “Jr.”. We instantly formed a bond, and have been together since...

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Try The 5 Percent Solution and Improve Your Health

I stumbled across an interesting article by Jim Toedtman in the January-February issue of my AARP Bulletin.  I learned about the five percent solution and the man who developed the concept.  I thought it was worth sharing as good advice for every age and every lifestyle. Dr. George W. Calver was the doctor appointed by the U. S. Congress...

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Oscar Best Dressed List-My 5 Faves

The 84th Academy Awards have come and gone, but the buzz from the Red Carpet goes on and on.  I've never understood why people get so vicious as they comment on who wore what and "did it work or not".  Who anointed these people as able to determine if an outfit was acceptable or not? The way they talk, you'd think it was God Himself that...

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First Aid: Cuts or Lacerations Treatment

Cuts or Lacerations Treatment Call 911 if: A cut is bleeding severely, blood is spurting out, or bleeding can't be stopped after 10 minutes of firm and steady pressure. In general, a cut that needs stitches has to be repaired within 6 hours of the injury. The exception is cuts to the face and scalp, which generally can be repaired up to 24...

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Abusive Relationships

Domestic abuse, also known as spousal abuse, occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over...

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The Serenity Prayer-Did You Know There's More?

Serenity Prayer Written by Reinhold Niebuhr God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Although known most widely in its abbreviated form above, the entire prayer reads as follows...

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Tyra Banks:Harvard's Executive Program Grad

Aceshowbiz reports Tyra Banks can now add Ivy League graduate to her resume. The 38-year-old supermodel has graduated from Harvard University's Executive Education Owner/President Management Program earning a certificate on Feb. 17. According to Celebritology, those enrolled in the program attend one three-week session, which currently cost $33,000...

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AFI's Top Ten Movie Quotes of All Time

The American Film Institute revealed the top movie quotes of all time in AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes, a three-hour special television event on CBS hosted by actor and action star Pierce Brosnan with commentary from many of Hollywood's most celebrated actors and filmmakers. A jury of 1,500 film artists, critics and historians selected "Frankly,...

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The Oscars: Lights, Camera, Action

The nominations are in; the red carpet is ready; all of Hollywood is buzzing. Who will come home with an "Oscar"?Well, the suspense will be over on Sunday, February 26, 2012 when the 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony is held and the winners are announced. Mounds of information is circulating about the current nominees, but I...

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Credit Card Debt: What Happens When You Die?

You certainly can't take it with you, so what happens to credit card debt when you die? Knowing a little bit more about how credit card debt works can help you manage this issue early on and avoid unnecessary stress for surviving family members. In the case of an insolvent estate, credit card companies write off bills. Family and friends can't...

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What Is the Issue: Freedom of Religion, Preventing Abortion, or Eliminating Birth Control?

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Last week saw strong protest in response to an original Health and Human Services ruling that religion-affiliated institutions such as hospitals and universities must include free birth control coverage in their employee health plans. The churches themselves were exempted from the requirement.Several days later,...

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Ways to Feel Sexy in Your Skin

Whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between, you might be in a situation where you'll be baring it all in the near future. But what happens if instead of slipping on silky lingerie you feel more like slipping on fuzzy slippers and hiding under the covers? Here, we give you ways to instantly feel sexy in your skin. Try one and you'll...

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Movie Heroes and Villians

Sometimes in our lives, we can't always tell the "good" guys from the "bad" guys. Thank God for the movies! AFI revealed the top heroes & villains of all time in "AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains". Here's a list of the top ten winners: Heroes 1. Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 2. Indiana Jones in RAIDERS OF THE LOST...

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Hidden Gems - Volume IV: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 As a young student being educated in the Chicago suburbs, the only Black historical figures I remember learning about in school were Fredrick Douglas, George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At home, my parents and sisters introduced me to some of the influential...

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5 Communication Tips for Romantic Relationships

Communication is an important part of romantic relationships.  Here are a few tips to help you "keep the music playing". 1: Say "I love you" often. Maybe Stevie Wonder knew the fastest way to a person's heart when he wrote the lyrics "I just called to say 'I love you.'" The most successful couples say "I love you" several times a day -- and...

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Watch Night Services

You may already know the historical significance of Watch Night Services, but it's good info and a good Black History fact. The History: At the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1862, the New Year was ushered in ... and at 12:01 AM, on January 1, 1863, all slaves in the confederate states were declared legally free.Those who live or grew up in Black...

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Some Things I Don't Understand

My mother always told me that I had "average intelligence", so I should be able to do "X", "Y", or "Z". Today, when I watch the news and listen to politicians and pundits, I wonder if my "average intelligence" is enough. Help me understand...

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Fighting Winter Dry Skin

Winter is often a time for more noticeably dry skin. It is a problem that becomes worse due to low humidity in cold weather. It can also bring about dry “patches” in certain areas such as feet and elbows. Here are some tips to fight winter dryness:• Apply a generous amount of skin moisturizer to keep the water from leaving your skin. A thick moisturizer...

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Is This Photo in Poor Taste?

I saw the photo in a post on The Grio and I have the same question: A side-by-side photo of Coretta Scott King with her daughter (which was taken at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral) and Michelle Obama and Sasha Obama at the president's nominating convention has gone viral. The caption below it reads: "One Black Man Died For Another Black...

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Chris Brown and Rihanna Together Again???

On February 8, 2009, Chris Brown violently assaulted his girlfriend Rihanna.  That was three years ago. Brown was charged with two felonies and sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service. In February 2011, a court order that prevented Brown and Rihanna from coming into close contact was lifted, allowing Brown...

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Celebrities and Diabetes

Paula Deen caused a stir when her fans and the public found out she has diabetes. However, there are many celebrities that share the challenge of managing their diabetes.  Many historical figures had diabetes, e.g., Thomas Edison, Elvis Presley, Jackie Robinson, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Robinson, Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King. People from all...

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Affect vs Effect: Which One Should I Use?

When I write articles for my blogs, I always wind up with questions about grammar,  proper usage of words and spelling. Even though I have a Master's degree, I don't feel bad because it seems that everyone has questions. Some could make the right choices when in an academic environment on a daily basis, and some could never make the...

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On the Record: Rachael Ray

Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity chef and author. She hosts the syndicated talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray and three Food Network series, 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels and $40 a Day. Ray wrote cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched...

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Love, Passion, and Fun-Thirty Days of Romance

Once upon a time…two people fell in love, just like you.  They did all the classic romantic things, but the passion faded over time. Is this inevitable? Not at all. Couples with an A+ relationship know the secret of creating unique and personal ways to express their love. There are thousands, even millions of ways of expressing love. These...

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