The mind of an Intricate Wordsmith
When I mention Dr. Umar's Everest of Challenges on the Hill of Betrayal, some might think I'm comparing starting a school to climbing Mt. Everest. No, it shouldn't be impossible to start a school. However,…
This narrative is my interpretation of the guarded romance between performers in the world of the performing arts. It's an exploration of romantic privacy (for some celebrities) in the public eye. Following the devastating and…
It appeared to happen too quickly. We lost a childhood icon. The recent, heartbreaking news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's accidental passing in Costa Rica impacted me on multiple levels. His untimely demise represents the loss of…
Speaking of unexpected departures, the nature of mortality contrasts with the legacies of cultural titans like Ozzy Osbourne. We wish such figures possessed immortality, their names echoing through time as long as our planet continues…
Situations like the cover-up of Jeffrey Epstein's shadowy legacy are some of the reasons for my aversion to geopolitical debates. For me, most people are unaware of what is truly happening. This lack of information…
Barack Obama's lingering radical feminist and LGBTQIA+ rhetoric is counterproductive for him. His attempts to maintain political influence appear futile, a grasping at ghosts and shadows. The President's suitable path would involve a complete retreat…
PlayStation, my longtime companion since the mid-90s, has witnessed countless gaming triumphs. Amongst the titans of the era (Grand Theft Auto 5, the Uncharted franchise, and the ever-popular Call of Duty), Naughty Dog unleashed "The…
Here is how they (a group of South Africans) explained South Africa's harrowing saga to me: Nelson Mandela's incarceration stemmed from his struggle against the apartheid regime. The White minority government had constructed an edifice…
South Africa is a well-developed African country grappling with poverty, creating a desperate environment where prostitution, carjackings, robberies, home invasions, and jewelry heists are sadly prevalent. Frequently, after a robbery, the armed assailant chooses whether…
Everyone comes to a point in their life when they walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I know because I've been in that valley more than once. As a Black man, I…
American women, vivacious, reject dullness. They understand that conventional beauty standards may not always apply to them. Many may compensate with intimacy and passion, ensuring consistently memorable relations. The adage "the way to a man's…
For heterosexual men seeking a traditional romantic partnership in the 2020s, three main strategies exist for connecting with women. Firstly, the direct approach (a bold, proactive initiation of conversation and a subsequent invitation to a…
The United States requires no introduction, as its global presence, whether positive or negative, is evident. The title of this blog, "American Dating," reflects the influence of American culture on the international stage. Some foreign…
In my previous series of articles, I explored how American dating norms have evolved over the past thirty years. I questioned the narrative surrounding an increasing "rape culture." I contend that a specific group of…
What often goes unmentioned is that, nearly thirty years ago in the 2000s, the marriage culture in the United States transitioned to a dating culture. Guess who advocated for that. Previously, premarital sex was discouraged.…
