10 places you absolutely must go in philadelphia

demetria lucas December 28, 2015

In last week’s list of 10 Things to Do in Washington, D.C., I mentioned I was headed there for New Year’s Eve. I decided to take a 2-day detour thru Philadelphia since 1) I have the week off; and 2) I’ll be so close to it on the drive down.

I’ve been to Philly bunches of times for work or to hang out with friends, but never really “saw” the city outside of the typical tourist traps (i.e., run up the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.) I wanted to get off “the beaten path”, so my trip required some research.

The Not Really Single Guy Who Was Almost Single Man of the Month

demetria lucas December 23, 2015

So. I haven't written much about working at Essence, despite it being the source or great joy and comedy, and also INCREDIBLE frustration.

Case in point:

Many years ago, I’m working on this package of single black male millionaires. There were three stipulations: single, attractive and no athletes/enetrtainers, or not directly. They had to own a company of some sort. So, if I recall correctly, one of the guys was a song writer/ producer, not a performer. I think there was also a retired baseball player who'd flipped his earnings as an investor in an IT company or some such. Another guy ran a security firm. Can't remember the other two.

But the thing is, there were six guys in total who were supposed to be featured. Only five men made it into the final issue.

Let me explain:

That One Time "Him Downstairs" Started A Heated Debate at a Museum

demetria lucas December 22, 2015

Often, when I am on my tours for seesomeworld.com, I am the only Black person present other than guards or cashiers at the venue. It is what it is.

So. I'm at the [redacted] Museum in Miami and there are two guards argue- whispering playfully. It's a heated discussion and they are laughing quietly. I've worked retail. I know the drill. I pay it no mind and keep looking.

I'm walking out of the exhibit when the guard says, "Miss, excuse me, Miss?" I turn around. He asks if I can come closer. My first thought: Is there a stain on my dress?

I go over, preparing to be mortified.