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Instagram Reels are the Mix Tapes of the New Millennium

Back in the day, we expressed our young love through mix tapes. Mix tapes were carefully curated and, when done right, became the ultimate love letter. When delivered to your love, they were given with a fair measure of angst. Would this mix tape be received with the same amount of feeling it was conveyedContinue reading “Instagram Reels are the Mix Tapes of the New Millennium”

The Bear

At least the bear would not call me a fucking bitch after it killed me. That’s it. That’s the post.

The Last Swipe

Let me preface this by saying that dating apps are trash. Two years ago, I swiped right for the very last time. During my foray into the world of online dating, I chatted and sometimes met the most “interesting” cast of characters. A nice enough man who took me out for coffee; but he hadContinue reading “The Last Swipe”

Motivate Me

Want to know the best way to motivate me? Fun fact, it’s not money. It’s not adulation. It’s not praise. It’s certainly not nagging. Nope. Turns out my motivation all too often comes from a very different place Tell me I can’t do something. Tell me I shouldn’t do something. Watch as the Aries energyContinue reading “Motivate Me”

Believe Women

Dear readers, I think it’s pretty clear where my politics lie. In 2016, I was stunned when the piece of human waste named Trump was elected to the most powerful position in our country. Frankly, I always considered this “man” to be a piece of garbage, a grifter, a liar. Anyone with a brain couldContinue reading “Believe Women”

All Hail the Hall Pass

Remember the episode of Friends where Ross decides not to add Isabella Rossellini because she’s too “international?” Then he goes and laminates the list only to lament that decision when he actually meets her? Comedy gold, especially when he mocked Chandler for including Jessica Rabbit on his list. I will say, I have no cartoonContinue reading “All Hail the Hall Pass”

Strong Women Intimidate Boys and Excite Men

Disclaimer… if you’re a man and this statement pisses you off a bit, you may want to read on and learn a thing or two. If you’re a man and nodding your head and smiling, you know what’s up already; got any plans later? This is a statement that has always resonated with me andContinue reading “Strong Women Intimidate Boys and Excite Men”

Happy 65th Birthday to My OTHER Boyfriend

I fell in love at the age of 12 with a man 12 years older than me. Don’t judge. Also, understand that this is not some creeper story about me being a child bride or some such nonsense. This love affair started when I saw a music video. Now, back in 1984, my house inContinue reading “Happy 65th Birthday to My OTHER Boyfriend”

Facts, NOT Fox – Part One

I will not lie and tell you the last few months have been rough. I know my privilege and will not come across as a whiny little bitch. I know these last few months have been much more challenging for my LGBTQ+ friends and loved ones. More alarming to my black friends. I have aContinue reading “Facts, NOT Fox – Part One”

I’m a Barbie Girl

Barbie was one of my favorite toys growing up. Hands down. I loved building houses for her, creating walls on my dresser out of my double-fold Grease and Muppet Movie albums, making furniture out of old tissue boxes, dressing her up, playing out scenarios of glamourous parties and a fabulous life. As a child, IContinue reading “I’m a Barbie Girl”