WHY WE HURT

I decided to take a break from my blog during and after the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman debacle. During the trial, my blood boiled for Trayvon Martin, his parents, Tracy and Sabrina, and for the Black community. Once the verdict was read, it became

Logic v. Emotion

Yes I am talking about the stereotypical differences between men and women. For the most part, men operate on logic, and women on emotion. My argument to men is, you can’t love the emotional part of a woman that will walk 100 miles in the desert without water for you; but not the one who talks about her feelings during a disagreement.

Presidential Pardons

Presidential pardons have become an informal ritual at the end of their term. I am sure that there will be a huge number of requests for a pardon to President Obama.

Florida v. George Zimmerman, First Thoughts

I have hesitated to fully comment on this case on my blog because I needed to sit with my internal fury before I shared my thoughts. As a mother to a young Black man, this hurt me to my heart. As jury selection begins, I share my first thoughts...

GroupThink

Ladies, what would we do without our girlfriends? They support us, pick us up when we are down, put smiles on our face, and are sometimes the only family we have. However, there is a danger in these close relationships.

Looking Forward

How far into the future do you plan? Some people are planning for their retirement, but only in a financial way. Others believe that you have to live for today, forget yesterday, and let tomorrow be what it will be. But as individuals and families I believe that we should take a page out of the business manual and think about our futures in a strategic way.

Am I still a Woman without My Breasts?

It has been widely report, following an op-ed written by Angelina Jolie, that she went under the knife to have a preventative double mastectomy with implant reconstruction due to a positive BRCA1 test. Her op-ed outlined her decisions, and her difficulty in deciding to take action now.

Another Point of View

I am sure that I will receive criticism for this post. So be it. The goal is to engage in quality debate. Please pause, you might just learn something.

Single Mothers of Men

Single mothers of boys face an incredible challenge when it comes to accepting another man in their lives. The most recent episode of Iyanla, Fix My Life a television series on the OWN Network, dealt with this issue straight on. After watching this episode, all I can do is write.

The Brighter Side

I am a Type A, critical person. I am analytical, detailed and judgmental of myself and others. This is a flaw in my character. While other people see the shine in a situation, I see the tragedy. I am in expectation of the catastrophe.

To Hold On or Let Go

If you are a parent and your children have reached their teens, you have more than likely asked yourself, "Do I hold on, continue to push and stay on their backs; or do I resign to the fact that they have to want it for themselves and it's time to give up?" Either way, keep reading . . .

Looking in the Mirror

I, like many women around the world, have body image issues. It doesn't matter if you are tall, short, skinny or fat - there is something about ourselves we wish could be different.  When we look in the mirror, we rarely see what we love, we immediately focus on what isn't right. The beauty industry makes billions convincing us that we need the latest skin repair, plastic surgery, weight loss pill; and then everything is going to magically become perfect.

Huge Sigh of Relief

They have been caught.

Held My Breath Again.

After the terror attack in the Boston Bombing on Monday, April 15th, 2013, the suspects were described as dark-skinned. As soon as that description hit the airways, I held my breath, hoping that they were not Black men.

Grass Greener

As I stay up all night long watching another breaking news story, this time the blast at the West, Texas fertilizer plant, I have ask…do I need my grass greener?

Who Are We? Really!!

So I have to admit, I faithfully watch the Housewives of Every State, Love & Hip Not, etc. etc. etc. But sometimes as I delete them from my DVR I’m left shaking my head.

TERROR

How could I write about anything else today?

It Can’t Get Any Worse...and Then it Does!

Today, on the Dr. Phil Show was a married couple who has had one loss after another. Prior to their marriage, they found out that she was pregnant so they moved the wedding up 6 months.

Juxtaposition, Part 1

I finally got a chance to watch the movie Django Unchained, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Samuel Jackson, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Just to name a few.

MARCH MADNESS

Now that we are at the end of a great NCAA Basketball tournament for the men and women, the players are on my mind. This year’s tournament (2013) was some of the finest college basketball play I have seen in some time. The seeds meant nothing; this is elite competition.

Redemption

Is redemption possible for everyone? Is redemption only for certain people, and not others? Does redemption pick and choose on the basis of a person’s age, sex, race, etc. etc? What is redemption anyway, and should we even be attempting to get it?

Call it What it Is!

The major cable news outlets will report ad nauseam, about the gridlock in Washington, but since President Obama's re-election, they avoid the real reasons why there is gridlock.

Looking Back

Knowing where we are going starts with knowing where we come from. Is that right? Who really knows where they came from prior to their parents or grandparents? Who has a clear lineage? Some may know, but the African-American community, as a whole, gets so far, and then there is NOTHING.

It Starts Today...

It took what feels like a life time, but I finally decided to start a blog. Lala's Lores is the brain child of my crazy life thus far. It took so long because I couldn't decide my point of view. What would I write about? Who would bother to read my rambles? Who would care about the ideas, criticisms, and conclusions running through my mind? Who am I?