Archive for February, 2010
Tell Me Your Best/Worst Valentine’s Day Story (Win a Prize)
Valentine’s Day is in approximately 10 days. Whether you have someone special to share the day with or not—that’s if you even celebrate it at all—I have a present for y’all. Well, actually, just one of you. The good folks over at The Body Shop put me on to a holiday campaign they’re doing called, [...]
Are You a Cock Tease? (In the Heat of the Night, Pt. 1)
We were supposed to meet up in the city for drinks but our schedules just never lined up. The fact I was freelancing full-time and barely left my bat cave was a big part of the problem. In an effort to meet somewhere in the middle, Melissa finally asked, “Where do you live?” “Queens,” I [...]
What if Da ThRONe Ruled the World? (Lord Help Us All)
Hello, Socks Heads, Being that it’s Black History Month (and let’s not forget every month is Black History Month) I’m feeling real political. Now, I’ve always considered myself in the highest of percentiles when it comes to intellect and since NWSO has giving me a platform to blog more regularly I will use it to [...]
Does Your Perspective on Relationships Change at 30?
I just recently started reading Hill Harper’s book, The Conversation, which starts open dialogue about the disappearing Black family, as well as men and women who are afraid to love, commit and build communities together. Harper also examines himself throughout the book, asking questions as to why he’s single and hasn’t committed to love. Then [...]
