I got the idea for this blog after reading, “10 New Year’s Resolutions For Every Grown Ass Black Woman” (http://www.forharriet.com/2016/01/10-new-years-resolutions-for-every.html). One of my goo...Read More
This past week, a friend informed me that one of his closest friends was diagnosed with breast cancer and only has a few weeks to live. She transitioned just two days later. He was completely sad and ...Read More
In February 2014 I wrote a blog, “Single in the City,” (www.vanbranchblog.com/single-in-the-city/) which talked about current dating trends and my experiences with online dating. Surprisingly, 18 ...Read More
Today marks two years that I embarked on this blogging adventure and I still love it! Honestly, I started blogging mainly for myself. I was trying to find more purpose in my life’s journey and fill ...Read More
This spring, I have had a few opportunities to witness one of the greatest expressions of love: marriage! The first wedding I attended this year was my first Indian/Korean wedding of two people I love...Read More
So many times we hear how men are falling as husbands and fathers but that’s not the case for all men. This year I wanted to hear from the wives of the men I profiled last year to get their pers...Read More
I have learned many things in my life, some by force and some by choice. But no matter how I learned any of these lessons, I am thankful. One of the things I had to learn is that not every decision th...Read More
It was a hot summer day when I received a call from my friend, Richard Nyankori, that would change my life for the next seven years. The call starting out as usual: a greeting and a run-down of his da...Read More