Dear Husband Today marks 18 years we said “I do”. Boy or boy, our vows have been tested. ‘In sickness and in health, richer or poorer’. We have been through it all, and by God’s grace we are still standing. It was not easy, but I feel incredibly blessed to be married to a man... Continue Reading →
My Summer Hairstyles
I live for the summer! I get very excited about my hairstyles and fashion. As you know, I have chopped off my hair and i have decided to wear a tapered haircut this summer. However, what I love about this hairstyle is the fact that I still have versatility. I can change my short hairdo... Continue Reading →
I Love Sex
By Basia A. Powell I never thought I would utter the words, “I Love Sex.” Growing up. talking about sex was taboo, particularly in front of adults. As such , I thought that sex was bad. As a teenage girl I was actually told by my adult relatives that if I started having sex I... Continue Reading →
The First Black To..
By Basia A Powell I no longer like the phrase , “I am the first black to." Gone are the days when we need to celebrate the first black person to become somebody. This is a feeling that continues to divide us. We can never truly overcome the scars of slavery if we continue to... Continue Reading →
Atlanta Jazz Festival
By Basia A Powell Memorial Weekend in Atlanta was "poppin" . One of our favorite events was the Atlanta Jazz festival, held at Piedmont Park. Apparently, everyone had the same plans because, it took us an hour to get a park! The festival was hosted by the city of Atlanta and as such, admission was... Continue Reading →
Alpharetta Art Festival
I hope you all enjoyed Memorial weekend. I know we did in the Atl! There was a festival everywhere. Saturday morning we went to the Art Festival in downtown Alpharetta. There were craft vendors from throughout Georgia. Some of my favorite artisans were Janine Monroe and Carrie Bowie. Jewelry maker Carrie Bowie had one of... Continue Reading →