Best Year for R&B Music…1996?

This is a hard one and one that is not yet set in stone in my book. I love the 90’s! I am a 90’s kid through and through. I miss everything about the 90’s. About 75% of my ridiculously large sneaker collection are retros from my favorite decade. What really keeps me in a…

By Tahir Ali March 5, 2020 0

Black pride = white tears? Why?

Disclaimer: This is not a divisive post. This is meant to touch and agree with those who have the problem and to let you know…WE SEE YOU! Black history month, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s), black pride, Black Girls Rock, Black Entertainment Television (BET), “black” feminine hygiene products, The Black Panthers, American Black Film…

By Tahir Ali March 5, 2020 0

I’m growing…or I just don’t give a da.mn anymore…

Over the past month or so I have been going back and deleting blog posts that I started, memes that I’ve made and pics I wanted to share where I was being shady, passive-aggressive, or just good old-fashioned petty. These have had to deal with various feelings, thoughts, emotions, etc.; that I have been feeling.…

By Tahir Ali February 23, 2020 0

Old School Friday…

Ja’net Dubois – “Movin’ On Up” Opening Credits and Closing Credits – The Jeffersons Another dedication to another legend we lost a few days ago. This week for “Old School Friday” you are about to be blessed by the vocals of the late Ja’net DuBois who passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the age…

By Tahir Ali February 21, 2020 0

Back to basics…

I am determined to get to my goal weight (or least less than 10 pounds from it) by December 31, 2020. When I need to refocus, regroup and as we in the bariatric world call it a reset; I have to change my way of eating yet again. I’m used to it. I don’t go…

By Tahir Ali February 2, 2020 0

Old School Friday…

This past Sunday, we lost a legend, his daughter who was following in his footsteps and seven other wonderful souls. I felt this song captures how we all are feeling right now. RIH…Kobe Bryant (GOAT), Gianna (Gigi) Bryant, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Ara Zobayan, and Sarah Chester and Payton Chester.

By Tahir Ali January 31, 2020 0