Waiting for a Chance at Love
I started off 2014 thinking about love. Despite bringing in the New Year listening to Jill Scott live at Radio City Music Hall, I was surprisingly not overcome with an aching for someone to love me especially different. Instead, I…
Relationships and Radios: Refresh
At this point in the life of Sheryl’s Pearls, you know how much I enjoy solo drives with good music blasting from my speakers. If not, you’re either a newbie, or as Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes once sang,…
Dating & Dream Chasing: Are You Working on Yourself or Making Excuses?
During a recent G-chat conversation, one of my friends dropped a few pearls of her own. I figured I’d be a doll and let you listen in. The subject was love and she asked what was up with me in…
Show Me Who You Are
This morning at Starbucks, one of the baristas said I really needed coffee because I looked tired. His coworker replied, “No, she’s always like that.” I laughed (and made a mental note to perk up), but he spared my feelings…
A Vision of Love
There is a common theme in my recent conversations with the ladies. Many have been single long enough to earnestly wonder whether they will find lasting love. With every candle added to the birthday cake, with every failed relationship and…
Barack, Michelle, and the False Fairytale We’re Selling
First Lady Michelle Obama took center stage at the Democratic National Convention last night and touched hearts across our diverse nation. She spoke with passion, conviction and hope. She reminded us of our past and encouraged our future. She sang…
Taking it Slow: For Ordinary People
“It’s a beautiful night. We’re looking for something dumb to do. Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you.” ~ Bruno Mars It’s a beautiful night in the nation’s capital. Not too hot, not too cold, butGoldilocks and the Three Little…
