A Scene From Eddie Murphy’s Stand Up Put to Use

This morning Princess tells me she wants pizza. “It’s nine o’clock in the morning.  The store is closed.  We have to go to school!” She goes over to the refrigerator chanting, “Pizza, Pizza, Pizza.” Then I get a flashback from the stand up comedy movie, “Raw.”  In it Eddie Murphy talks about wanting a hamburger from McDonalds,…

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Happy Easter!!

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday.  We sure did!  Even though Princess didn’t last 15 minutes in church, we still had a blast.  All she wanted to do was play, and that’s what we did.  It’s not often that we get to take pics together.  So, I couldn’t pass up asking her daddy to capture this…

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Co-Wash Twist Out With a Twist Experiment

I decided to pass on the pin curls and did “Chiney bump” instead. Check out the last clip for a quick explanation. Check out the end results.   It’s not my natural hair, but I had fun experimenting.  I love having no fuss, no mess hair! Have you tried any new hairdos lately? Weather Anchor Mama

Hair Issues: Getting Called Into the Office

It was bound to happen sooner or later.  As a result of some hair issues, I got called into the office.  Let me explain… I’ve been trying to limit the amount of heat I put on my hair.  Since committing to going natural, I want to stick with a more healthier approach.  But my job…

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Professional Style Options While Transitioning

In my line of work it’s hard to find acceptable style options while transitioning from relaxer to natural.  When it comes to the news biz, there are so many hidden rules.  The bosses won’t say to your face, “We don’t want you to wear your naturally curly hair.”  However they would probably say, “Your hair…

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Ways to Tame New Growth

One of the hardest things I’ve faced during this process so far is taming my new growth. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Please share your ideas.

Hot Date With the Knicks

My hubby is great at getting me romantic gifts.  From spa retreats to broadway plays, he knows exactly what I’m into.  But when it comes to returning the favor, I’m usually at a loss.  He never asks for anything.  He doesn’t even drop hints!  Since his eyes are always glued to sports, I figured why…

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Check Me Out as a Natural!

Lately I’ve been conjuring up images in my head of what I’d look like as a natural.  Then I stumbled across these old photos during spring cleaning over the weekend. These shots were from a hair gig I did for a magazine back in the day. I was amazed that natural hair weaves even existed!  I…

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