Tag Archives: romance

What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day

What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day by Pearl Cleage (1997, 224 pages) Pearl Cleage packed her debut novel with fierce love for community, loyalty, purposeful living, intentional mentoring, self-care, and a whole lot of Black Girl Magic before we’d given … Continue reading

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The Sisters of APF 

The Sisters of APF (2003, 284 pages) by Zane. Pulling this book off my pile, I had doubts. The last book by this author lacked the depth and character-building that I adore when reading. This book is another adult (erotic) novel. The protagonist, Maryann … Continue reading

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Take Yourself on a Solo Movie Date

“One of my favorite solo Valentine’s Days was when I took myself on a movie date. I picked a film I knew I’d love, grabbed my favorite snacks, and just enjoyed the experience without worrying about anyone else’s preferences. It … Continue reading

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Rediscovery

How did you and your partner stay romantically connected during the postpartum period? Tell us the playful, creative ways you showed love and intimacy when sex wasn’t always an option. Here’s what some of you had to say. Date nights … Continue reading

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Defining Romance

Romance can be extended to so many different relationships. It’s about being seen and heard an taken care of, and that’s what we can offer to people when we’re hosting. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading

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