by Erika Townsend
“Mommy, look! Fire in the sky,” my daughter recently exclaimed with excitement as she pointed to the fall foliage. One of the things I love most about Richmond is the divine show that she puts on right before the winter. With all of the bright red, orange, yellow hues that dot the city, […]
by Erika Townsend
Adversity has certainly been no stranger in the Obama campaign. As voters, we have carefully watched how Barack handled every hurdle, holding our breath to see if he cleared another potential downfall. To a large extent, a President holds the fate of our country, so it’s been important to see how he fares […]
by Erika Townsend
If you want to ruffle some feathers, just ask a man how they like to be catered to by their woman. “Are you sure this is not a sting operation by some feminist organization?” one of the men jokingly questioned.
For the record, I want to assure both men and women that it was […]
by Erika Townsend
Since I was a child, I have heard that the eyes are the windows to the soul. As I have matured, I have learned that the body has many revealing windows. The hard part is unlocking them. The way the body whispers who we are to the world is divulged in such a […]
by Erika Townsend
Mariah Carey - excuse me, Mrs. Cannon - has been getting a lot of attention lately, and not for her scantily-dressed body this time! She is celebrating her nuptials to a man eleven years her junior and wants to make sure the world sees every minute of their bliss. She is 38 and […]
How New Edition Can Help You Define Your Relationship
by Erika Townsend
If it isn’t love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on my mind?
In 1988, Ralph Tresvant of New Edition posed this question; one that many of us still ponder today. As Ronnie, Johnnie, Ricky, and Mike wowed the ladies with their […]
With an estimated 22 million users surfing and shopping online, African Americans are a digital force. Proving it, there is a growing number of social networking sites designed just for black Internet users. We’ve listed a few, and rated them informally according to their uses.
As with any online activity, use your best judgment, and never […]
by Gemini
Like the intense 101 degree heat that hit Richmond a couple of weeks ago, relationship woes can dry up the foundation of your love life. A dating drought is the perfect season to start sowing seeds into your own well being.
It’s time to start gardening!
Pull Some Weeds:
A necessary start to any new relationship is […]