The 2024 presidential election motivated me to have a birthday do-over

At the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Pointe in Time Emerald Gala Today marks a week since my birthday.  Its occurrence is a tremendous blessing. Because all around us are reminders about the fragility of life. To that end, my brother, who always makes a point to celebrate me, took me to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Pointe in Time Emerald Gala on November 2d. That was the beginning of my birthday celebrations. And then, on my birthday itself, I got a bit of a surprise... My actual birthday was tough. It was Election Day. And, I spent the day working polls as a part of an election protection effort. My efforts were designed to protect all voters. However, deep in my heart I love my AKA sister, Kamala Harris and I hoped for her historic victory. Then, much to my chagrin and despite my efforts—and those of thousands more—she lost. In my estimation, that loss was one of the greatest setbacks in human dignity in my lifetime.  The country elected a felon and self-proclaimed, racist, ableis

Hot New Handbags!


Through the blog, I try to share my new discoveries with all of you. Sometimes those discoveries are new interesting thoughts. Sometimes those discoveries are lessons that I have learned. And sometimes, like now, those discoveries are new products.

As I told you a few weeks ago, I get excited when fashion and politics collide. This time though, I am excited in a good way.

An African American, female, handbag designer recently won a contest with Marie Claire entitled, "Be Discovered: Design a Handbag". This talented designer's name is Orean Collier. You can view and purchase her handbags at www.dalonoriginals.com.

I am truly celebrating because a "Black girl won". However, I am also celebrating because the bags are hot!

You will absolutely love her stuff. All of her bags,like the one posted with this blog entry, have flavor. They are are fresh, innovative, and most of all they are stylish. They embody fashion today. And with one of her bags on your arm, you may not even want a date...


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