Author Archive for Gordon Gartrell
What I learned in 2008…
You know 2008 was one for the record books. It was a year of me dating the wrong women, downloading the wrong kind of music, golf game slipping, and drinking the wrong kind of Kool-Aid. Sure I was able to gain an advanced degree, vote and help elect the first African American President of the [...]
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The Gold Digger Diatribe
If you had thought the era of the gold digger had ended…think again. Once again we bring you another debate between Jock Roqoff and Gordon Gartrell on an issue that has plagued the black community like D.L. Hughley’s show on CNN. In the tradition of an old fashioned debate on the steps of Club Woody [...]
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Cohabitation, Does It Work?
So you finally found the one… or at least the one close enough to the one that you think to take it seriously enough to decide to share your space and live in sin while you contemplate the inevitable (marriage or restraining order).
Your heart skips a beat. Your head spins with visions of cozy home-cooked [...]
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The Male Whore Debate: A Duel Point of View
When it comes to honesty and relationships, hypocrisy is rampant. We preach the importance of the truth but we cut corners with our own partners. Failure to divulge the entire story behind a past sexual encounter to your current mate, for example, does not exonerate you as a liar. There is no gray area: Are [...]
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Tales from the Hood Rich part II: The Real Housewives of Atlanta Edition
Uh boy…here we go again. You know I really enjoyed this past episode. The main focus of this show centered on Deshawn’s fundraiser. Grant it Deshawn had good intentions and her efforts were very honest, but like my friend Pia would always say, “Good intended, but poorly implemented.” As it turned out, the rushed event [...]
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Distant Lover: Arguments in a Long Distance Relationship
A long distance relationship isn’t easy but it’s not impossible. In long distance, you don’t have the kisses, hugs, and touches that reaffirm the other person’s feelings. Affection is mostly done through words or kind things you can do from a distance (eg. gifts, cards, letters, etc.). Obviously this is what makes showing your [...]
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Distant Lover: How to Make Long Distance Relationships Work
I don’t need to tell you how hard it is to meet your match, boo, soul-mate, or help meet. Someone to laugh with, someone to bond with, and someone you actually see yourself with for more than three months. Now what are the chances that you’ll find that just right person in your city, much [...]
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Tales from the Hood Rich: The Real Housewives of Atlanta Edition
I am happy to proudly say I am a Man of Color. I have a few degrees under my belt, making money, love to go out, own property, have a wonderful girlfriend, and enjoying my life. The other day on Bravo I witness something that reminded me why I have enacted a personal ban from [...]
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Homecoming Thoughts
I’d like to know are you really ready for some super dynamite soul
Well thank you because now it’s star time
Introducing, ladies and gentlemen the young man that’s had over thirty five soul classics
Among these classics are tunes that will never die
Tunes like –
Year of the Gentlemen, House Party Etiquette, Undateable Women, Bring Back the Love [...]
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Black Men Hairstyles
The hair of Black men is like Martial Arts. It may at first seem bland and unimaginative, but there are actually many style variations available for personal expression and individuality that take into account the specific needs of African-American men. To my readers of a lighter hue, please allow me give you insight regarding Black [...]
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