“When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I say is ‘Thank you for waking me up this morning.’ Then I look in the mirror and say, ‘You are beautiful!’ The third thing I say is, ‘I am going to have a fantastic day!’†This is why I love Andre J, better known…
Issues
Unwind Your Mind
How stressed out are you? If your response is “very,” “OMG, let me tell you,” or just an incredulous, slightly delirious cackle — believe me, I can more than identify. Working hard, working late, making money and trying to pay the bills while also making time for family, friends, side projects, and — last but…
911 is a Joke
You know, I’d like to see the next president take a serious look at the justice system in this country — from officers and employees at the bottom of the totem pole, all the way through the courtrooms and the prison system. Please watch this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTR05I9-p5k If you can’t see video at your computer,…
Be Still, My Heart
Did you watch the 6:30 news? How did it make you feel? In case you slept in a cave last night, here’s a link to the story of the day — John Edwards has officially endorsed Barack Obama for president. I’ve been waiting for this since January — like I said then, I think an…
Afrobella Wins a Fabbie!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! In January I proudly announced that I was nominated for a Fabbie Award — the first ever fashion and lifestyle blogger-created and organized awards, created by the internet superstars of Fashiontribes, Bag Snob and Manolo’s Shoeblog. I am thrilled to announce that thanks to you, beautiful, wonderful bellas and…
How You Can Help
The tragedy in Myanmar is absolutely staggering — Cyclone Nargis wrecked the country a week ago, and reports of the death toll are conflicting, but terrifyingly high. State-run Myanmar television sets it at 28,458, with 33,416 people still missing. The Times Online indicates that the death toll could reach a million if disease sets in…
What Next, HilDog?
I never thought I’d say this… but I kinda feel sorry for Hillary Clinton. She insists on staying in the race, but the numbers are clearly stacked against her. She won Indiana by the slimmest of margins, but she maintains that it’s “full steam ahead to the White House!” The headlines on cable news have…
Today Should Be Interesting…
Between North Carolina and Indiana, things are about to heat up to a rolling boil. As the Chicago Sun-Times put it, “Today, Clinton needs a game changer and Obama needs a closer.” Which will it be at the end of today — the game changer, or the closer? This political season is all about the…
You Thirsty?
Liquid calories have always been my downfall. It’s been an issue my whole life — I’ve never enjoyed plain ol’ drinking water, and when I reach for a beverage, it always has to be some kind of flavored thing that’s probably bad for me. But I’m struggling to stay away from soda, and to lighten…
The Pinch in Your Pocket
Cost of living get so high, Rich and poor, they start a cry. Now the weak must get strong. They say, “Oh, what a tribulation.” Bob Marley dropped Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) in 1974 and the lyrics still hold so true today. Things are getting tougher and tougher everywhere you look. My sister…