I had one of those moments today when I realized that I have had a major internal shift and despite how it sounds on the surface, I couldn’t be happier. I have become selfish, let me repeat that…I have become selfish. I am a recovering people pleaser, for years I was that “friend” you knew always was there for you, …
Sometimes here in BGIM land, my mind is swarming with ideas but they need to sit and just simmer…today is one of those times. Ever since I was a wee lass I have been a Steely Dan fan, I am sure it helps that my parents were big Steely Dan fans. Hands down my favorite Steely Dan song is ‘Deacon …
I often forget that for many Black women dating and loving across racial lines does not come easy, then again for the last 21 years I have been involved with white men. Husband number one, while the marriage was short lived, did create a child who is now a 20 year old man and husband number 2 who I’ve …
It was brought to my attention by my 6 year old, that I am deficient in the ways of fun. Apparently my laugh o meter had been broken, in fact she has made it her personal mission to make me laugh and or smile whenever possible…and you know what? It’s a great thing! I am the anti-smiler, always maintaining just …
Note: Due to the piece in today’s Portland Press Herald, it seems I have more visitors than usual. Glad to have you and hope you come back. Despite the name of this blog which is based on being a black girl in Maine, yes, I talk race but I do talk about more than just race. At present this space …
In case anyone missed the name of this blog, I live in Maine, yes; I really do live in Maine. I am not a native Mainer, no; I landed here 10 years ago as a result of losing the stalemate with the former Mr. BGIM (granted he would technically be the former Mr. BGIC but I digress) and needing to …
Growing as a kiddo, my parents were really into disco, like every weekend they went to the discos while I was left to frolic with my grandparents. As a result of their love of all things disco by the age of 6, I knew almost all the lyrics to Donna Summer’s music. Anyway, rest in peace Disco Queen. Stand by …
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Happy Friday! It’s a gorgeous day up in my corner of the world and way too beautiful to be writing a blog post today. So I present you with the Friday Round-Up a list of blog posts this week from other bloggers that blew my mind. Perhaps if you need to kill some time or have a quiet moment you can check them out. http://ravingblacklunatic.blogspot.com/ Check out this cat, I have been a fan of his work forever. http://www.whataboutourdaughters.com/ Good stuff here as well http://sweetersalt.com/ A Maine blogger who talks fashion and food…the best of both worlds http://paganchild-starmommy.blogspot.com/2011/03/keeping-focused.html A new blog that offers words of wisdom for all of us. http://mscleaver.com/ Another Mainer who for Lent is giving up pants, she is also a crafty gal If you have any links to good blogs, feel free to leave em. It’s my hope to make the Friday Round Up a regular feature at my new home specifically I would live to shine some light and love on smaller bloggers. It’s hard out here in this blogosphere with so many good blogs to choose from and so little time so let’s help everyone get a slice of the pie. I will be back on Monday, at that time I will unveil some ideas I have around monetizing things but You May Also Like: No related posts.
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