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Girls who Let Go of the Fairy Tale when Prince Charming is not Enuf...
Cinderella, Love Jones and other perfectionist portrayals of "happily ever after" have us twisted up the game, yo. I mean, I write relationship fiction, I know how powerful that vision of two people...
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Change: You can't force it, fight it, or fervently wish it into existence
My final thoughts on Lessons Learned from Iyanla's Fix My Life (whew!) - change doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes a commitment to action and follow-up on that action. Again, not to judge Evelyn but...
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From the Archives: When TapBack happens
It's that time again.. Truthfully, it's apparently always that time. But as we inch closer to Holiday Boos and Cuddle Cocoa, it behooves me to remind everyone: Beware the TapBack (from March 2011): Ah...
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From the Archives: A few things I need in a boo...
As we're revisiting Bouige Blasts from the past, this one about me foolishly attempting to chase a wannabe robber (he's currently serving 12 - 15) caught my eye. Enjoy:There are plenty of things I love...
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Fall TV Watch - What's caught your eye?
I will admit to not paying a ton of attention to new shows this fall. I tried to pick up a few shows in the past few months (Boss - good but too dark for me) and I started watching Breaking Bad from...
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Is there a "Wrong For Me" Man Magnet?
About two years ago, I posted about my friend Elise who caught her husband of 10+ years smooching some random chick in the middle of a Buckhead bistro. She also accepted his explanation that it was...
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BnB Fall Hiatus
At least once or twice a year, I try and take a little vacay from the blogosphere. For those of you that love your daily dose of Fresh Bouge... October is going to be a little harsh. I'll probably...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As we've done for the past three (four?) years here in BougieLand, we're going Pink for the Cure. BougieMom is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Early detection, aggressive treatment and consistent...
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Bougie remix: Columbus Day, really?
from the archives... my 2009 thoughts on Columbus Day:As Americans, we love us a holiday. My oh my, an excuse to turn a weekend into a three or four day break from the paycheck plantation? Sign us up....
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This week on BnB - The Bougie Bachelorette Grows Up
Well... really now. Fancy though I may still be, I've decided that I've passed the point of calling myself a bachelorette. I'm going to leave that designation be. But because there's still so much to...
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The ITOFTS Chronicles: Really doe?
So very sorry fellas but the stigma is real. If a woman is unmarried over 40, there's a "well, it's hard out here for the professional sisters" cloak that can be pulled out and used if needed. If a...
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Adventures in Dating aka Why Dating Over 40 is Some BULLSHIGGITY
a guest post by @Reads4Pleasure... enjoy! So there's this STL Twitter dude I've been chatting with for awhile. No offline convos or anything, just good natured ribbing on Twitter. He's been asking to...
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No. She. Didn't. A Bougie Bachelor Chronicle
Without further ado - Trey (@AnotherWord43) speaks (with my edits): I met a young lady through Facebook. She sent me an email saying she read some of my comments here on BnB and thought we "might suit"...
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Are we there yet? A weary liberal's take on Election 2012
s/o to @CarolynEdgar who gave me this post idea with her blog this morning- There's no way to prettify the truth - I'm over Election 2012. Way over it. I've donated, I've blogged, I've tweeted, I've...
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A letter to DL Hughley: Dear Sir, have many seats...
Dear God, when does it end? No, not the election - at least there's an endgame in sight there. When does the irreverent bashing of sisters for profit and/or an empty chuckle end? "What is it this...
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"For" not "with" - An ITOFTS chronicle
I'll admit I'm not bouncing up and down with enthusiasm about dating again. Hence the I'm Too Old For This Shiggity (ITOFTS) Chronicles. But I'm a trooper, by golly. I keep trying. I keep plugging...
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Open Thread - What are you doing Election Night?
Whew! We're here. We made it. Tonight, come what may, we'll know who the Electoral Collegethe money machines the American People elected for President in 2012. So how to get through this long, long...
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Five Lessons Learned from #Election2012
Before I get too giddy, let's review the fact that 57 million Americans voted for Mittens. Let that sink in. 57 million people thought Romney would be a better President than Barack Obama. I'm sorry,...
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Are the private lives of public servants our business?
In the wake of Four-Star General Petraeus' resignation and confession of adultery, I've been watching various stories unfold. There is, of course, the conspiracy theory that this is all a cover up to...
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