“Birds flying high You know how I feel Sun in the sky You know how I feel Breeze driftin’ on by You know how I feel It’s a new dawn It’s a new day It’s a new life For me And I’m feeling good.” Nina Simone ~ Feeling Good So, how’s it going people!? I […]
The Queenage Years “I am blessed I am blessed Every day of my life I am blessed When I wake up in the morning And I lay my head to rest Every day of my life I am blessed.” I Am Blessed ~ Mr Vegas Apologies, I was supposed to check in way sooner and […]
“Said at least when it’s over and done We can flip through the pages A memory of more than one We can live through the ages…” Healing The Sound Of The Heart ~ Boddhi Satva, Karun On Thursday 21st November 1974 I came into the world, feet first and struggling for life 5 minutes after […]
“‘Cause you’re free To do what you want to do You’ve got to live your life Do what you want to do.“ Free ~ Ultra Nate Well! How you doing? I didn’t realise but it’s been almost eight months since I last posted a blog! Seasons have come and gone, and ain’t we feeling it!🥶 […]
‘Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.’ Still I Rise ~ Maya Angelou I purposely stay away from the news, and I haven’t really spoken on Black issues for a while – well, apart from the Alabama Brawl and the Montgomery chair – […]
“I’m not the average girl from your video And I ain’t built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a Queen…” Video ~ India Arie So we’ve finally gotten through the 310 long ass days of January and cruising through February, and if you’re anything like me, you’re patiently waiting […]
“When I think of where I’m coming from Looking back at where the journey began I really haffi say that I’m strong, I’m strong All praises to the most High One Look at where I’m coming from Looking back at where the journey began I really haffi say that I’m strong, I’m strong All praises […]
“Everybody’s got a thing But some don’t know how to handle it Always reaching out in vain Just takin’ the things not worth having But don’t you worry ‘bout a thing Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing ‘Cause I’ll be standin’ on the side when you check it out..” Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing […]
“Blessed to have another moment Some more time spent Some more minds to get into Blessed to have another daydream Another maybe Yeah…” Blessed 2 Have ~ Floetry I was fortunate enough to celebrate my 49th Earthday a few weeks back, and thankhs to The Mr, it was one of the most beautifully peaceful days […]
“Whatever it is that you came to teach me I am here to learn it ‘cause I believe that we are written in the stars I don’t know what the future holds But I’m living in the moment And I’m thankhful for the man that you are, you are, you are, you are You are […]
“Life can be only what you make it When you’re feelin’ down you should never fake it Say what’s on your mind And you’ll find in time That all the negative energy, it will all cease And you’ll be at peace with yourself You won’t really need no one else…” My Life ~ Mary J […]
I feel noice!* You know that feeling when you’ve done what you had to do and have a little free time, you’ve eaten and just had that first drag of choice ‘erbs whilst some tunes are playing to match your vibe and you feel content? I’m on those ones today. Do you ever just sit […]
“I’m a little wiser, baby I’m a little kinder, baby After all these years it’s time I let you know See, I learned some things, my baby Finally spread my wings to save me Yes, I lost myself, that’s why I had to go Then the light came up, my baby Right after I forgave […]
Hope for the best. Expect the worst. Life is a play. We’re unrehearsed. Mel Brooks I was recently reminded yet again of how the choices we make can impact our life. A few years ago I went against the majority of my family and made the decision to go with my heart and show love […]
♥ Originally posted back in January 2017. ♥ So we’re six days into 2017 and Nora’s prediction didn’t quite bear fruit – we’re still here, yay!! It’s a shame that within hours of the new year we were hit with how mad and sad the world can be with the nightclub shootings in […]
“Love it would be easy if your colours were like my dreamsRed, gold and green. Red gold and green…” Karma Chameleon ~ Culture Club I was going to tell you about a particular tale that happened to me over the past few weeks but that can wait as ultimately it was part of a bigger […]
“I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day…” I Can See Clearly Now ~ Johnny Nash It’s been 9 years since I was diagnosed with cancer and […]
On Tuesday I attended the nine nights of a true Slough legend and friend Mr Tony ‘Bangy’ Cunningham; and what a night it was! No matter who we are we have 2 things in common and that is that we’re born and we die. How we spend the time in between can most times generally, […]
“Memories don’t leave like people do They always ‘member you Whether things are good or bad It’s just the memories that you have.” Memories ~ Beenie Man After the passing of yet another good friend this week, I couldn’t help but reflect on some of the memories we’d shared, which in turn had me once […]
“I’m gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out…” Mama Said Knock You Out ~ LL Cool J So, full disclosure, I didn’t write a blog last week as I’d been in a bit of a funk due to this and that and *almost all of it a negative vibe. It’s possibly my hormones, […]
“Come on and shine (shine), shine like a star Shining so bright, like the star that you are Oh oh oh oh, shine (shine), into the future Spreading your light wherever you are.” Shine ~ Aswad As a self confessed sun child the past couple of weeks have been seriously lacking! Yep, I know we’re […]
Believe it or not I really do attempt to live and let live, sip water and mind my business, but every once in a while you need to just talk the ting, and after some utter fuckery I’ve witnessed of late imma put my tuppence worth into the mix on the Transgender debate. I truly […]
“I release all disappointment From my mental, physical, spiritual and emotional bodies ‘Cause I know that spirit guides me And love lives inside me That’s why today I take life as it comes.” Healing ~ India Arie I’m happy to report that this week has been more peaceful than the last!😅 It did get me […]
“Cah some ah dem badmind some ah dem badmindTek Weh Yuhself dem badmindDis yah one ah fi prime timeDis ah fi prime timeTek Weh Yuhself ah prime time.” Tek Weh Yuhself ~ Mr Vegas Woosah!! Not a week after telling you all about how I was floating upstream didn’t my claart get caught on some […]
“This is the peace that you cannot buy Send me a love that you cannot mix One is the joy that you cannot waste And the other one price that you cannot fix…” Free Mind ~ Tems So how y’all doing? Last weeks post was a bit deep I know, but better out than in! […]
A couple of weeks ago I got a message from my aunt asking me to give her a call when I was free. She’s my dads sister, and the only one of his siblings that I really know or who has bothered to get to know myself and my twin. I’ve spoken a bit about […]
I am currently sat outside in the sunshine, topping up the melanin and recharging before the daily grind. I kid you not, the past 2 weeks have been different on so many levels. I’ve encountered Karens and Karenjits – yes, they’re a thing! Once again I’ve been frustrated, disheartened and disappointed, but not surprised by […]
I know for some this has been a short week, but for many of us we don’t get to laze on a bank holiday and remain committed to our jobs. I’m not complaining as it’s my choice and I love what I do, but I admit this week in particular has felt long and I’m […]
“Sittin’ in your church on Sunday Thinkin’ who you gonna screw MondayWho you gonna teef? Who you gonna rob?Tek it as me tell you say, you can’t fool God, No!” By His Deeds ~ VC On Tuesday I attended the funeral of a lovely friend who passed away suddenly. I’ve known her and her family […]
And we’re back to go over the delights of ‘Wilting Wednesday’. I thought Monday was bad enough. I’d dared to wear an over the head hoodie. Rookie mistake! Take a tip from me – light, easily accessible layers!! In this bi polar weather it’s not easy I know, but it’s even harder when your body […]
⚠️ Warning for all of the ‘delicate males’* out there. This blog contains a lot of talk of punani but more than likely not quite how you’d like or possibly ever want to imagine it. It gets pretty graphic. You have been warned; although I’d urge you to read it if you have any females in […]
“When you walk through a stormHold your head up highAnd don’t be afraid of the dark…” Gerry and The Pacemakers ~ You’ll Never Walk Alone You’ll be pleased to know it’s no long ting today! I’ve still got writers cramp from last week!😅 I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting as those hits keep on […]
You may want to grab a beverage and a comfy seat. This is long. In every sense of the word! I gave a warning in Reality Check 1, Cheque 2, Check Me! (Part 3) that I would not be allowing anyone to disturb my newfound level of peace, and in doing so I’ve recently had […]
My firstborn asked me if there was anything I’ve got to tell her after my declaration of love at the end of last week’s post. I’m guessing once bitten twice shy and all that, but I reassured her that to the best of my knowledge I’m good, and explained my reasoning, so I’m going to […]
“Only love can set you free Love will be everything you need A little faith, charity If you just believe Open up, let it in It will change everything, really Love is life, love is free If you only just believe.” Kelly Price ~ Love Sets You Free Well dang!, it’s been a while! How […]
Cheque 2 “Children, children… Yes Papa, Where have you been to? Grandmama, How is she keeping? Safe and sound, What did she teach you? DON’T BEND DOWN!” Lloyd Lovindeer ~ Don’t Bend Down I decided a while ago that when I returned back to work after taking care of Mum it wouldn’t be working for […]
Lately I have purposely tried to keep myself away from certain subjects that cause my blood to boil and pressure to rise. My emotions are already naturally high and hormones raging at the best of times, so for the sake of my sanity and stress levels I have tried to stay far away from any […]
Check 1 “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman. Givin’ all your love to just one man…” Tammy Wynette ~ Stand By Your Man Have you ever heard a song and thought, “Yessss! THAT PART!” Well personally, I believe Tammy needn’t have gone on with the rest of the song; she’d already done killed it […]
A 20/20 Vision Hello again! I wasn’t intending on leaving it months before I wrote another blog, but the reality is I’ve kinda been in a funk. To be fair to myself, there have been a few legit reasons as to why I would be. I won’t bore you with the details of my […]
I put off writing about the current events happening in the world in regards to the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement for a reason. It was because I wanted to repost the previous R.I.P’d Off blogs to show and prove that this isn’t a new phenomenon and some of us […]
“Mostly, I’m tired of people being ugly to each other. I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world every day…” John Coffey ~ The Green Mile I’ve seen a few posts on social media asking what’s one thing that being in downtime (lockdown) has taught you. I responded to one […]
Well!! 2020 has certainly come in all guns blazing! I’m not one for New Years resolutions, but I did have an idea as to how I’d like it to be…needless to say it looked nothing like this! From the get go there have been occurrences all around the world of biblical proportions. Not that I’m […]
⚠️WARNING!!: If you’ve read my blogs before you’ll be aware I like the odd smattering of expletives here and there. I could apologise but I won’t. It’s MY real talk and how I express myself, obviously not all the time – there is a time and a place. HERE IS MY TIME AND MY PLACE! […]
“What’s worse, lookin’ jealous or crazy? Jealous or crazy? Or like, being walked all over lately, walked all over lately. I’d rather be crazy…” Beyoncé ~ Hold Up Two weeks ago my mum unexpectedly passed away. As you can imagine it hasn’t been an easy time. Despite her being in her twilight years and having […]
Well! What a shitty end to the year and decade! And what a decade it’s been! I was hoping I’d have me a Bobby Ewing* moment and wake up in the shower to realise it was all a dream! At the start I thought I’d realised the importance of how precious time was by leaving […]
I know a lot of you are wondering where Tales Of The Dales has disappeared to. Don’t worry, I haven’t been silenced and I’m very much alive! There’s only one way I’ll be stopped and that’s via a court order, so until that happens – keep watching this space. They will return! The fact of […]
Sister Sista! “I haven’t time to waste my time with the likes of you!…” I would think by now you’ve read enough to understand some of the reasons as to why mine and Dales relationship is the way it is. Since my teens there has been a steady flow and varying degrees of shit, so […]
Wtf!? Are Ukipping Me!? “The situation between myself and Dawn Williams has always been an issue, for whatever reason she has chosen to create problems for me…” I’m sure that by now some of you, possibly a lot of you, are still questioning why I’ve chosen to air and share. For the paracats and those […]
Affairs Of The Heart “The situation between myself and Dawn Williams has always been an issue, for whatever reason she has chosen to create problems for me…” And we’re back to that line! We’ll be coming back to it a few more times still, but for now if you’ve read It’s A Family Affair you’ll […]
This was originally published a few years ago but is relevant reading for Tales Of The Dales. Family. A bunch of people affiliated by blood, marriage or whatever. They can bring you joy, pain, sunshine and rain and this week I was reminded of that. My impression of family doesn’t stop at the bloodline. It […]
Chalking It Up! “The problem is and always will be that since David and Dawn have been awarded control of our Mothers money, something that we had not agreed to, that there has been a scam going on with regards to what they are doing with her money…” It’s said that money is the root […]
Naturally when you put people on blast publicly you put yourself up for review too. With that in mind this part of the disclaimer is to address the clap back that I know is coming as it’s been thrown at me before. I have no doubt that you will be told to ignore the things […]
“One touch to your heart without breaking your skin. No one has the power to hurt you like your kin.” India Arie ~ Get It Together In my case, never has a truer word been written. I have no doubt that every family has some form of fuckery they have to deal/contend with; in fact […]
Hey y’all! This is just a quick one in comparison to the last few. I’ve got a good amount lined up that are quite deep (👀), so before I put them out there I wanted to try to explain myself a bit. I’ve said from the start, my intentions have always been to be real, […]
It may not seem like it, but I honestly don’t like to moan and try my best not to – although sometimes it’s made damn hard. The majority of the time it doesn’t change anything so I do what I can, hold shit down and get on…mostly! There are certain circumstances however, where people give […]
Before I get into the nitty gritty of what has been happening in my life over the last few years, let me address something else. I’ve touched upon humanity previously, and you’d have to be blind not to notice that there is something seriously lacking with a lot of people around the world – way […]
I’m sure that some of you are questioning if I really am as allergic to BFD (Bullshit, Fuckery and Drama) as I claim to be! If you’re a regular reader, or know me at all, you’ll know it really is the case, but there are certain circumstances where you can’t just dismiss it and walk […]
Happy New Year one and all! Congratulations on making it through another one. I’m not even about to speculate on what 2019 has to offer, but where there’s life there’s hope, so I’ll leave it at that and keep trying to celebrate it. As ever I had every intention of getting more blogs out but […]
“I ran into this girl, she said, “Why you always blaming? Why you can’t just face it? Why you always gotta be so mad?” I got a lot to be mad about…” Solange ~ Mad I’ve actually lost count of the amount of stories I’ve read or clips I’ve watched over the past few months […]
I’m sure you’ve heard someone at some point say, “You wouldn’t believe the week I’ve had!” Well for me this shit seems to be standard procedure. Seriously, I sometimes wonder if I’m being tested, and if so, what the hell for? What prize do I win at the end, because it had better be a […]
This was originally first published back in August 2018 I’m baaacckk! Didn’t mean to have a break for so long but I was looking for mo and jo and you’ll be happy to know I’ve caught up with them now. Have you ever sat and wondered wtf is wrong with people? I’ve been asking that […]
It feels like I’m stating the obvious when I say it seems as if the world has truly gone mad. In fact I swear I’ve started a blog like this before. Everyday there’s some new addition to the ongoing madness that is residing all over the place. Even the remotest spot in the world can’t […]
It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy and blogging, for me, is a welcome release. Unfortunately I’m dealing with an ongoing issue that, to be completely honest, is draining but necessary. The endless emails I’ve had to write took the joy out of me wanting to pick up my iPad and reel off […]
I remember when I was younger being told that one day I would look back and realise that the school years were the best years of my life. I’m not too sure about that. They were great in the sense that I was free of bills and major responsibilities, but I’d hardly call them the […]
Growing up as a child in England you were hard pressed to see many Black faces on tv. When you did see them they were usually playing a role portraying all of the usual stereotypes associated with being Black – I won’t list them, we know what they are. Maybe it’s the fact that we […]
Okay, I know I said that I’d explain my absence to you but instead of going in deep it’s easier (for now) to sum it up in one word – People. I don’t want to misinterpret myself and make it appear as if I’m not a people person, because I so am – it just […]
Happy New Year and well, well, welcome to 2018! I will fill you in on my absence later on in the week but I just felt the need to get this out there and address the monkey on our back. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the uproar about H&M and their decision to market their […]
In my last blog I told you about me dealing with the 3 wise monkeys and things never being straightforward for me. Let me elaborate on what I mean with a prime example. For most, switching broadband providers ain’t a thang. For most! I have come to realise I’m really not most people. Grab a […]
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m one of those people whose life is 9 times out of 10 never straightforward. Even a simple, everyday manoeuvre will usually result in me having some form of tale to tell by the end of it. The past few weeks and counting have been above […]
Well hello there, it’s been a while! Apologies for the long thing – I’ve had a lot going on and had to prioritise my time which meant blogging took the back burner for a while. The upside is that there’s a whole range of bullshit that has (or hasn’t) happened in my absence giving me […]
Last weekend was a nice but busy one for me. I had 3 celebrations to attend and felt blessed to be surrounded by good people and good vibes. With all of the crazy madness going on in the world it’s nice to have something positive bringing people together, as I’ve been treading a fine line […]
There could only be one subject up for discussion this week – the atrocious and unnecessary loss of life at Grenfell Tower, which will stay with me for the rest of my days. I had one eye open when I turned on the tv just after 7am on Wednesday morning, and at first I thought […]
Well, my last post was the day after Manchester and now we’re nearly a week after London Bridge. My sentiments remain the same. Whatever theory you believe, or whoever you want to point the finger at, does not take away from the fact that it’s everyday people like me and you who end up suffering. […]
It’s ironic that the day I choose to get back on my writing game is the morning I wake up to hear about the nightmare in Manchester. The irony is the sole reason I had to take a break is because I’d literally had my fill of people and the blatant lack of humanity. I’m […]
On Friday I was blessed with the news that I’m still in remission. As you can imagine it’s a relief to know you’ve managed to keep cancer at bay for another year. You can’t help but reflect on life at these times, especially after the reality check that having it and beating it gives you. […]
Pinch, punch, first day of the month and all that jazz. I’m moving on from the babies of last week and fast forwarding to the late teens. In October my eldest daughter will be 18 – supposedly an adult in the eyes of the law. Despite whether or not I believe she is capable of […]
What a week the world has witnessed! Waaayyyy too many topics up for discussion and unfortunately the majority of it is highly depressing and I don’t have the energy to attempt to decipher it. One story in particular gave me food for thought though, especially as it was my daughters 15th birthday on Saturday. Being […]
I’m keeping it as short and sweet as an Easter egg this week as I’ve had a lovely weekend spent with family and would like to spend today doing the same. I’ve previously touched on the subject of family and my perception of the word and my sentiment remains the same – being blood doesn’t […]
No apologies, this week I’m talking real shit! – like, literally. I’m quite sure that the majority of you have no idea that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. To be fair before my diagnosis I didn’t have a clue about it either, it’s not like it’s one of the more talked about diseases, but […]
Well!! It’s been a week of ups, downs and eye openers so no long thing today as I’m shattered! A few highlights of the week have included paying my respects at a funeral, the day after that congratulating and celebrating the birth of a new princess to the family and the day after that I […]
I’m sure the majority of you are as upset and disgusted as I am at the events that occurred at Westminster on Wednesday. I’d prefer not to give the perpetrator too much attention, as his actions alone say enough about him to know he is a sick and twisted individual. For those who believe everything […]
So this week has been as full of ish as last week – more so if I’m completely honest. It straight up had me frustrated the way some people operate and had me wondering when is karma going to put in a long awaited appearance. But then, as only wise words and music can do, […]
⚠️Warning: There’s strong language from the start. If you are easily offended you may want to allow this one! Now I don’t want to bring a negative vibe, and to be fair this week hasn’t been all bad, but have you ever had one where you’ve dealt with or heard the most eye twitching, head […]
After Monday nights Panorama: Life in Immigration Town was aired I felt the need to write this. Considering I’m a 42 year old, Black woman of immigrant parents who was born in Slough, raised in Chalvey and whose brother stood for UKIP for the same place, I can add my thoughts to the mix! Firstly […]
It’s 8.27pm and I have just sat down after clearing up the kitchen, debating what this weeks topic would be about, something that I never have a problem with usually, but with life being life, time kinda slipped away from me and I realised I hadn’t given it a second thought. A good friend of […]
I’m glad we’re all different and have our own views, beliefs and opinions, (I know I’ve said it before, just wanted to reiterate!). I like sharing mine with you and appreciate others wanting to do the same, especially with the way the world is today, but some people’s opinions leave me baffled as to whether […]
Perhaps the only blessings that being diagnosed with cancer and the days following has given me are clarity and appreciation. My appreciation for life has given me more clarity and focus on the things that make life worth living. Every minute is magical and it can take less time than that for something truly life […]
I thought I’d lighten the mood a bit this week!….well I say lighten – it’s a joke to some but being a sufferer I know it’s not so funny. It’s a battle myself and many others have to live with on a daily basis. By todays headlines it’s actually being classed as a brain abnormality, […]
Apologies for being a tad late! Truth be told I’ve had a lot on my mind mixed with a few long days, late nights and some upsetting news which have taken their toll. I had to have a recharge and get my head together. Nearly there!! We all have our faults – ALL OF US! […]
Yes, I’m aware it’s the day AmeriKKKa officially confirms the madness but I really ain’t got time for that! I’ll be unwittingly seeing more than enough of Trumps face in the media over the next four years without me spending my precious time purposely tuning in. There’s nothing about it I want to see and […]
Yep, we’re going back to Black this week! There are 3 main reasons for me doing so. Firstly, the absolutely disgusting and sickening event of four Black teenagers arrested in Chicago for kidnapping and torturing a mentally ill white man. Words almost (but not quite!) fail me as to what the Hell they were doing […]
Well no one can say that 2016 wasn’t an eventful year! Not all great events to say the least, but eventful nonetheless! I’m not going to go over the highs and lows – if you don’t know, you’ll soon get to know about some of them as a lot of the events have far reaching […]
No long thing this week. In fact, I was seriously considering just copying and pasting last weeks post. Berlin alone proves humanity still needs a wake up call! This time of year is supposed to be about peace and goodwill to all wo/mankind, but why do we leave it until a certain time of year […]
…..Exhale! There’s been a lot of inhaling through the nose, exhaling through the mouth, counting to ten and woosah’s this week! REAL TALK! You know when you’re trying your damnedest to stay positive and appreciate the good around you but with every turn there’s something or someone testing your patience?….it was that time for a […]
Well it’s been another corker of a week! Plane crashes, earthquakes, fires, floods, climate change, giraffe extinction, Nigel Farage nominated for Person Of The Year and Donald Trump winning the position! You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s not only the end of the year, but the end of the world! I read somewhere that a […]
⚠️Parents you may want to hide this blog from your children’s eyes! There’s some real talk in here they may not be ready for yet or able to handle and I won’t be held responsible for mashing up your Christmas! So we’re in December now and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I’ve […]
I very much doubt it’s escaped your notice that today is Black Friday. A few years ago there was no such thing over here, but naturally Grate Britain had to follow their cousins across the pond and allow us this day to grab a “bargain”. But how much of a deal are you really getting? […]
I’ve usually got a good idea of what I’m going to write about but the past two weeks have been an emotional one for many reasons and headspace has been a little crowded. Right in the thick of it is the family unit, and it got me thinking about the people in our lives and […]
Well, well, well! It’s been a right mixed bag of emotions this week! Definitely one to sit back and reflect on how we choose to live our lives and how short that time can be. It’s ok though. Things can happen that throw you off balance but that doesn’t mean you have to stay swaying! […]
Keeping it short and sweet this week. I’m not really into politics and never have been, but I appreciate the right to have our say and vote. I’ve always tried to respect that fact and use it in the hope that maybe things can only get better! What can I say, a girl can dream! […]
Today I’d like to draw some attention and show some love to a country that I can’t help but admire and have heartfelt sympathy for; Haiti. To say as a nation they’ve had more than their fair share of hard times and bad luck is an understatement! They are the poorest country in the Western […]
I know I’m repeating myself but imma say it again, the world would be a boring place if we were all alike. It’s good to have differences, our own opinion and a healthy debate every once in a while. It helps us to understand the other persons viewpoint and hopefully understand them a little more […]
There’s only one subject I could think of to write about as it’s STAND UP TO CANCER day. I doubt there are many people who haven’t been effected by it in one way or another and will undoubtedly be digging deep whilst being entertained by a whole host of comedians and celebrities knowing that they’ve […]
As I’ve mentioned in my previous blog Forgive Them Father, I was raised a Christian but choose not to follow any specific religion, although I understand other people’s choices to do so and the need to have faith in someone/something, especially in these times we’re living in. I have my own belief system and I’m […]
Keeping it short and sweet this week. It’s been one of those ones for me – feeling rough, slightly stressed and hormonal, combined and working in unison with the mad, sad vibe of the world; and it’s seriously pushing my buttons….but it’s all good! I know life’s not a bed of roses, and at some […]
I’m sure you’re more than aware of at least one of the police shootings over this past week. If you’re a fan of social media you really can’t escape it and the majority of us have some kind of opinion on it. I’ve previously voiced my own (feel free to look back on previous R.I.P’d […]
So I finally got around to watching Gangland: Turf Wars and I can’t say I was surprised or impressed by any of it to say the least. Where to start!?! Let’s go with the title! Gangland: Turf Wars conjures up a very different image from the one that was aired. Mandem: London would have been more appropriate, as […]
No, I still haven’t bothered to watch the Gangland program yet! I’ve heard enough on the grapevine and can imagine the rest for myself but I’ll give it a fair assessment next week. I had to change it up because I’m still really confused by something that blew up in the media recently, REALLY confused! […]
I haven’t bothered to watch the program on “turf wars” aired yesterday. I’ll watch it tonight and give it my full attention next week! Today I’m asking for the people we class as stars and celebrities to shine their lights a little brighter for the ones who support them and are forever hearing “I wouldn’t […]
⚠This is long and a bit sweary but worth a read and a share, especially if you’re from Slough! R.I.P’d Off covers issues that mainly effect Black people and just this week alone there are a number of them I could pick from but after hearing the fuckery that I heard a few days ago […]
I’m touching on another side effect which again ties in neatly to something in the news this week. It’s all about my crowning glory! I was born with a hairstyle similar to Mr T whilst my twin brother had a full on ‘fro! Thankfully it picked up but it wasn’t the easiest to manage. I […]
So this week I’d like to touch on another side effect I experienced that also ties in nicely with a subject that really bugs the Hell out me! Not long after starting chemo one of the more noticeable side effects was the change in my complexion. Let’s get things straight from the get go: I […]
For those of you who are unaware I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer 2 years ago. At the time I didn’t go public until I was told I was in remission last year – that’s to say ‘social media public’ – my nearest and dearest were aware, but I’m not really the type […]
Bloody hell Dawn, part three!!, I hear you cry! I’m sorry, but there’s a lot to cover. I will be changing it up over the next few weeks (unless something really big warrants an airing) BUT there will be more parts to come. Today I’d like to address my people on a level and maybe […]
For those of you who have no interest in what’s happening to Black people I suggest you avoid reading my posts titled R.I.P’d Off because that will be the topic of conversation. As there are many factors to consider when addressing the situation I’ve chosen to break it down into sections because I really could […]
This was written before this mornings news of the police officers in Dallas getting shot and killed. As you’ll see, I can’t say I didn’t see this coming! It’s funny how quickly this has been broadcast by the media though. How long did we have to wait for them to air about Alton Sterling? It […]
⚠️WARNING!!: If you’ve read my blogs before you’ll be aware I like the odd smattering of expletives here and there. I could apologise but I won’t. It’s MY real talk and how I express myself, obviously not all the time – there is a time and a place. HERE IS MY TIME AND MY PLACE! […]
Last week we celebrated Father’s Day and after reading A LOT of the posts on social media I felt the need to throw my tuppence in! I’ve experienced both sides of the coin having never met my dad until I was sixteen, then not hearing from him again until my early thirties, and on the […]
I didn’t have to think twice about this week’s topic. It’s something that no matter who you are, no matter what our many differences, you have dealt with it – because we are all a part of it – Humankind. You cannot escape hearing one awful situation after the next. Innocent lives taken away because […]
Well, Well, Well…..what a week! My emotions have been as bipolar as the weather – NO LIE!! I’ve been saddened by the passing of a friends loved ones, and of Muhammad Ali – a great example of a true legend, especially within the Black community, and a lover of real talk too. May he rest […]
Last week was all about the love and this week is more of the same, but today I’m focusing on the love of my people. Not all of my posts will be this long or deep (pinky swear), but I’d like to explain and hopefully get you to comprehend why I get so frustrated when […]
After years of being told I should do it, I have finally decided to write my own blog! I’m not sure how often it’ll be – probably on a weekly basis, and there will be no rhyme or reason to what I write. It’ll be random but relevant to something I’ve either experienced myself or […]