At 13, nothing at the start of the new millennium screamed “status” to me more than the 2000 BMW E53 X5. All these years later, I still can’t shake the thing I have for BMW’s first yet thoughtful foray into sport-utility territory.
Musings
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Like the Sign Says…
Every now and again, when my energy is off and the days feel particularly long, I remember this sign and how it stopped me in my tracks.
Musings
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
For the longest, the phrase “comfort food” for me was synonymous with my great grandmother’s chili, my mother’s lasagna, or my aunt’s chicken noodle soup. Nowadays, nothing seems to hit the spot and warm my soul like a great cheeseburger.
Style
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Birkenstock Boston: The Shoe of the Post-Pandemic Era
Post-pandemic fashion has brought us to a place that most of us never expected (and so many of us were secretly hoping to land): A space where casual is more casual than ever, and casual and cozy elements happily coexist — especially when it comes to the day’s footwear options. That said, it’s practically kismet that the Birkenstock Boston clog has become one of the most coveted shoes as of late.
Grooming
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#ManekrushMarch: A Recap
As part of my own personal self-care mission last month, I deemed the month of March #ManeKrushMarch and tried the brand’s Growth Elixer for 31 days to see if a more even, thicker beard would be in the cards.
Miscellaneous
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It’s Been A While…
I won’t bore you with the details of all that’s happened since launching Eklectik Chaos, but what I will say is that now – after a much lengthier hiatus than originally planned – I finally feel ready to reclaim this space and to share some content that reflects my interests and experiences.
Culture
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#ADW30: 30 Years of Living With “A Different World”
The show originally developed as a spinoff of The Cosby Show chronicling the college years of my favorite Huxtable, Denise, at fictional Hillman College has since turned into something so much greater — a irreplaceable sitcom celebration of Black culture that’s stood the test of time.
Musings
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The V Word (Vulnerability)
Defined as easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotional or open to attack, harm, or damage, vulnerability is one of the key emotions of humankind. Despite its modern-day connotation and denotation, vulnerability keeps us taking risks, meeting new people, staying humble, and chasing our goals and dreams. Simply put, I’ve learned that we can’t truly have lived a substantive life without it.
Musings
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Patience: The Learned Virtue
When I first moved to what I refer to as the Upper South, I asked God for patience to help me cope with and conquer life outside of the Sunshine State. What I got was not only the line at the bank author Tracy McMillan talks about, but lines (complete with screaming children) at the grocery store, businesses with roughly estimated hours of operation, innumerable “You’re not from here?” stares and remarks, and a consistent reminder that patience — for me, at least — is a learned virtue.
Culture
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Around My Way: The Rise of Sneaker Culture
The only thing better than throwing on a pair of colorful kicks or spending a day lost in “The A” was taking the opportunity to do both when I checked out The Rise of Sneaker Culture exhibit at The High Museum of Art.