Disappearing Acts

"And then there're the ones who got scared when they realized I wasn't playing. 'You're too intense', one said. 'Too serious', said another one.I told them that this wasn't high school or college, but the grown-up edition of life. They were still comfortable not having a care in the world, so I let 'em run and hide, especially the ones that needed professional help.  So...

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The "Sanctity" of Divorce

My favorite line of 2010 has been: "I just met my future ex-husband/wife". I mean, what better way to express your attraction to someone? O_o As this Caribbean rambler approaches 30, I've found myself in attendance at many a wedding. As a caterer and event planner, I've found myself planning a few weddings. Either way, the past six months to a year have been a blur...

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Naked and Exposed

Everything is a bit raw right now.  You ever feel so naked and exposed, like everyone can see right through you for who you are? Ever wonder if that's a good idea or not?  That's me. That's me in a nutshell and I don't know what to make of it.  This is more than just a Sagittarius thing. This is a 'nobody's supposed to be here' thing and it's making...

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Sagittarius KP Woes (A New Season)

I am one of the most passionate people you know. Truly. Take that whatever way you'd like. I kiss. I tell. I exude confidence and uncertainty all at the same time. And I am approaching a new season. I truly believe that people do not ever change: they simply adapt to the situation that they are in until a) the situation changes in such a manner that they feel free to...

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End of Summer Ramblings

So it's September, and Labor Day is around the corner. I'm sure you all know what that means... If you're from the Caribbean, or you simply enjoy Caribbean people, then you know that this weekend is allyuh weekend tuh get on bad. Labor Day weekend, for us, is the weekend before the Caribbean Day Parade on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. It's the weekend of New York's...

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