Amy
NOTE: This post may contain what some consider to be spoiler alerts. This always happens. I always seem to wind up crying on a plane. Isn’t that some kind of cliche? Even tho I absolutely love the movies, I don’t get to see them as …
Visiting The Arch
After years of passing through St. Louis, I finally took the time to go downtown and tour The Arch. It was wonderful. So different than what anyone had ever described. I’d been told it’s old, rickety, uncomfortable, unstable, etc. It was none of that. My …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
**IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1** When I received my 3rd year bar card, I was honored to work in my University’s Legal Clinic where we assisted clients who lived at the local domestic violence shelter and were seeking a divorce. I …
Diner en Blanc – Atlanta 2015
Diner en Blanc is an event that’s been around for decades, but it only crossed my radar about a year ago. Ever since hearing about it I’ve wanted to go. Thankfully, I finally got my chance on Sunday. For those of you who may not …
My First U.S. Open Experience
Well – to make a long story short, I didn’t experience it. But if you want the full story, let’s start at the beginning shall we. I woke up early one morning and as normal I immediately checked Facebook. I saw that a FB friend …
The Moment iEnthusiasts Have Been Waiting For
As alluded to in a previous post (see Gadget Whores Perk Up!!!), Apple unveiled its latest and greatest hours ago. I won’t bother rehashing what has already been said. You can read all about the new developments HERE. Now that the iPhone 6 is coming …
Beyonce-Gating
Last night I happened to be in Philly and inquired as to what was going on for the holiday. Turns out, the Made in America concert/festival was in town and Beyonce was headlining. Not surprising since this is a Jay Z produced event. Apparently this …
This Kim Davis Thing … SMH
Kim Davis has been in the news for weeks because she is a Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky that refuses to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples as required by law. She says that same sex marriage clashes with her religious beliefs, and she …
Cops On Trial
Today, the charges against six officers accused of assaulting and/or killing Freddie Gray were upheld. This case will be heard, and all six officers will have separate trials. I remember when I initially saw the video of Mr. Gray’s arrest. It was horrific. He was …
A Whistle Sparks A Movement
It’s been 60 years since Emmett Till was taken from his home in the middle of the night. Repeatedly beaten, ultimately shot; his body weighed down with a 70 pound fan and thrown in the river. It would surface three days later – maimed, bloated, …