My Female Persuasion

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• Mr. Dallas Wants to Pursue Me

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 25, 2014 • ( 14 )

  

  We met online almost a year ago. My first thoughts centered on the hyperpigmentation on his cheekbones, his short neck, and tiny, pursed lips. His head and shoulders seemed to meet with not even a couple of inches in between…. Read More ›

• A Time to Die Live

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 18, 2014 • ( 7 )

  I’m not much of a bible thumper – or reader for that matter, but I attended two funerals in the past month. I heard this bible verse at one of them: There is a time for everything, a season for… Read More ›

• I Think I Might Be a Man Lover

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 17, 2014 • ( 22 )

  

    The single life goes by quick! Three years, and counting. And that’s a fact! I can’t really sum the experience up in one line (yet), but I can say that life, for me, is all about transformation and growth…. Read More ›

• Beautiful Black Woman

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 16, 2014 • ( 16 )

  

      Apologies for such a generic title, but what else could I call this woman whose photo I found on Pinterest last night? Her waist-to-hip ratio is everything. Not to mention her well-defined back, gracious derierre, and sun-kissed skin… Read More ›

• One’s Own Soul – Do You Giveth or Taketh?

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I saved this inspirational caption because it reminded me of the sacrifices of parenthood. It’s a blessing to be the go-to person for your children, no matter how burdensome it feels at times – because it means they trust you…. Read More ›

• Should I Abandon the Challenge?

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 8, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge (except video games, which I’ve never been able to win), unless I’m just not interested. To recap, I’m on day 9 of a daily writing challenge. This month, BlogHer established… Read More ›

• James Baldwin | I Give You Your (N**ger) Problem Back

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 7, 2014 • ( 2 )

    “The only way to get through life is to know the worst things about it… I give you your problem back. You’re the nigger, baby. It isn’t me.”   Inspired by a blog post on Black and Smart. 

• My “Cherries” | On Some New New

  By myfemalepersuasion on September 7, 2014 • ( 8 )

  

  When was the last time you tried something new and different? Here’s what I’ve been up to. I did a boudoir photo shoot a few weeks ago. I was hella nervous and completely obsessed over what to wear. I settled… Read More ›

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