The Mount Rushmore of Black Inventors From Soap to the Super Soaker The Mount Rushmore series continues with a look at black inventors that changed the culture. So far, we’ve covered comedy, The Mount Rushmore of Black Comedy and dance, The Mount Rushmore of Black Dance. Admittedly, I didn’t know much about any of these genius pioneers, …
CB’S Extra RK Treats OOEY GOOEY AIN’T NO FOOEY Who doesn’t love a good rice krispies treat? I’ve been enjoying these since the 70’s. They were always at the school bake sales. Invented in 1939 by two Kellogg’s employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, as a promotional vehicle for the cereal. These are an American …
Lift Every Voice Black History is American History When I was 15, I took my first trip to New York City from Los Angeles with my high school drama class. From December 26 to January 2, we explored the Big Apple and saw 4 Broadway shows. 42nd Street, Amadeus, Woman of the Year (Lauren Bacall) and a …
The Bodyguard turns 30 Like sand through the hourglass Do you ever wonder why time flies? Tonight, in the United States, we have daylight savings time (DST). As a result, Benjamin Franklin’s original essay concept that changing the clocks twice a year could maximize sunlight and increase productivity, is now just annoying. My body won’t …
It’s the Fourth! Independence and Relaxation Firstly, where does the time go? Secondly, is that an old persons saying? I feel like my parents used to say that all the time when they were the age I am now. We’re 6 months done with 6 to go. Halfway. Halftime. This weekend, I only want to …
The Accused Black Women “These black women raise our children. We love them and they love us.” That’s a quote from the movie The Help. Did you ever see it? As I sat and watched the congressional hearings on the January 6, 2021 insurrection, I seethed with anger and thought of that film. How …
Hibiscus Tea It’s Juneteenth Y’all! A Well Needed Refresher The struggles are real. Some self-inflicted. I have a few friends who blog or put out something ‘weekly’ on the internet. Recently, I mentioned to one how I find this never-ending process of blogging so challenging that I want to quit, literally every week. Their reply …
10 Great Movies about Dads Why is it always “Hi Mom!”? A Son’s first Hero, A Daughter’s first Love He wasn’t a movie star, although he did have the looks. My Father, Ulysses (pictured above with his daughter, Rosetta, and granddaughter, Michal), epitomized a great Dad. The eldest of 7, he was the first to …
It’s already June? June, the most important month? Growing up in Southern California, June meant 2 things. School’s out for the summer and my birthday. Being of a certain age, however, they no longer carry the significance they once did. Especially after crossing the century mark, which I did many years ago. I’m not kidding. …
Homestyle Biscuits A Shout-out to simple, comfort food A couple of months ago, I got an email from a writer of an online travel magazine, asking for an interview. In the nineties I did lots of interviews. Magazines, radio, even a couple of talk shows. The Host(s) would generally ask the same question. “What’s Whitney …
