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I have a habit of watching Diana Ross in Mahogany. Kind-of like the way I watch Selena, once is never enough. I love the clothing—Ross’s personal style as well as the designs she created. I bring this up though, because the opening sequence reminded me a...

I’m not good at sitting down. Or being still. I make fun of my mother all the time for being the same way. She’s always moving. Always fixing something, it’s always something with that lady. When I first moved into my apartment (and even now, she...

Writing about what I wore on the 6 train is only half of the adventure. This is Off the 6, a series where I document what happens when I get off the train and explore New York. Despite the idea of this new series—that I explore...

I Googled my neighbor the other day. I was taking my garbage to the trash shoot when I saw a box with his name clearly printed on it. He hadn’t ripped the label off. I memorized the name. Have you ever thought about what your...

This post is sponsored by Anheuser Busch. My girls and I don’t need an excuse to get together and have a drink (or a few, if we’re being honest). Of course, there are the obvious ones: holidays, Beyoncè concerts, viewing parties for reality TV—you name...

“Have you been writing?” As annoying as it is, I’m always grateful when Allan or Yasmein ask me that. “I know you have pictures and you always have a story… so, what’s the problem?” Allan, not allowing me to make excuses about writer’s block. “I...