For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Whenever I’m in the company of younger women, I always ask whether they’re in a relationship. Surprisingly, most 20-somethings say they’re not dating because it’s too complicated. The reason: Social media. Excuse me, but doesn’t social media make it easy to approach someone and strike up a text exchange that leads […]
Continue ReadingSoul singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette is having the time of her life. In one week, LaVette said she lost a Grammy, turned 70 and got a new recording contract. The audience gave her a thunderous round of applause during a recent concert when she poked fun at the loss and marveled at her success at this […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey finally spoke out about her crushing loss to Holly Holm, but I wished she had just kept quiet. Rousey told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that she comtemplated suicide after losing the fight last November. Seriously, Ronda? I can understand being angry, disappointed and embarrassed. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Pop singer Adele is a breath of fresh air in an industry dominated by female singers in skimpy outfits doing and saying outrageous things on social media. Adele doesn’t need gimmickry to attract fans. Her soulful voice does the job. Her latest album, 25, sold 3.38 million copies the first […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re not into football, Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect day to indulge in your favorite pastimes. I discovered this several years ago when I backed out of a Super Bowl party because I knew that I would get bored long before the game ended. I’m good until I’m stuffed […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Once upon a time, the only things I hated shopping for were jeans and a bathing suit. That list has grown to include just about everything I wear – casual pants, dress pants, suits and dresses. Now that my body has morphed into my mother’s shape (sorry, Josie) shopping isn’t fun […]
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