Are You a Dating Time Waster?

Are you a woman who’s tired of being hit on by the creepy dude in the club? Are you a guy who’s tired of hanging out at bars because you’re either smirked at or ignored by the women you’re interested in? Does the “buyer beware stickers” of online dating make you want to choke yourself? Does the thought of bumping into “teeny-boppers “on the dance floor make you WISH you were being hit on by the creepy dude at the bar?  These scenarios are played out in every nightclub and lounge in America- 8 Minutes & Cocktails

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Art Imitates Life... At Least from My Vantage Point.

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The album cover at the top is the creation of Har Mar Superstar.  In addition to being a solo artist, Har Mar is a songwriter. He has written songs for artists including The Cheetah Girls, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Osburne and Ben Adams.  The album cover on the right is from MSTRKRFT an electronic/dance music group from Toronto.  The group was started in 2005 by Jesse F. Keeler formerly of Death from Above 1979.  They've worked with Kylie Minogue, John Legend, E-40, N.O.R.E., and Lil' Mo, among others.

Side Note: I'm glad Har Mar lost some weight.  That extra weight made him look like Ron Jeremy, egads!

 

Does Your Family Ask You to Dumb Yourself Down For a Love Interest?

While surfing the net this morning, I came across this post on an interracial forum:




Hello everyone. For the last eight years I started dating, black, white, whatever.  I recently told me [sic] mom that I was dating a nice white man. He is so f-ing great. She told me that she would pray that I find a black man and told me that If I wanted a black man to stop telling them that I am smart and do kick-boxing.  I like who I am and who I'm dating. But she is so serious about this and has stopped talking to me because of it- Spottedfeet, 25 Years old, Louisianna



Seriously? In 2011 there are parents telling their daughters (specifically mothers) not to let a man know how intelligent they are.  I’m all about being a little competitive on the battlefield but this is both sad and ridiculous. I’m also disturbed that  her mother is trying to push her into a relationship with an insecure man just because he's black however giving her grief for dating a white man. Thankfully this young lady knows her worth and has reached out to share her situation.  *Sigh*




Spotted over at Daily Strength.




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Swirling In Hollywood International Style

When it somes to big name directors in Hollywood, Phillip Noyce certainly fits the bill.  With hits like Clear and Present Danger, The Bone Collector, Patriot games and Salt, Phillip has proven that he's as talented as he is versatile.  Here he is with South African wife Vuyo Dyasi and son Luvuyo at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood.



What I really appreciate about Phillip is that he's often photographed with his wife at high profile events.  A lot of times, you don't know these hi-profiled celebrities and industry people are married to African/African American Women.  The MSM does little to no coverage which is quite sad.

To find out how the two of them met and see candid shots of their beautiful family stop by Ezinemark.

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