Portia Pleasant

BEAT THE HEAT My daughter and I on one of the record breaking days of Summer  2012 so far. Largo, MD  P eople are quick to assume because I was born in the summer ( summer baby) that the season doesn't fade me. They are wrong that is the furthest from the truth ...... actually it BURNS! I  have extremely sensitive skin that has to be especially protected from the sun. It's a Meth that African American or brown skinned people of color don't get sunburn. I have a variety of ways people of all colors and shades can protect their skin and Beat the Heat  while on the go and expressing fashion freedom in the blazing sun.  Have you ever seen photos of people on the beach with the white paste sun lotion on there nose?.... Protective but not so attractive.  Sun Screen, spays and lotion is very important and preventive. Not only is sunburn  unattractive  it HURTS!!! ...

  Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston both  "Saved the world" with "The Greatest love of all"  S ince a child I had a very connected and obsessive love for music. My Mother and Father were great  influences  in this art form I became glued to. Our family radio and album collections were vast. Filled with different  genres from Gospel,Classical, Jazz,  Reggae , Classic Rock to Hip Hop. You could say Music appreciation was my very first and best subject. Growing up my first favorite artist were rare  talents people who captured your heart living lasting  impressions  ....Story tellers of life, love, hardship and happiness. Just to name a few who come first to mind when i think back growing up in the 80's it was common to hear Cindy Lauper, Boy George, Prince Simply Red, Queen, Kenny G, Marvin Gay , James brown , Patti La belle, Luther Vandross, Nina Simone, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin ,...

30 &Ova! Turning 30 is a milestone that can be exciting yet scary for most. However, for me Ive embarrassed the third decade and welcome it's lessons of life, laughter and love. So, a few weeks before my birthday I started making plans. I had no idea what I wanted to do exactly so I started branstorming and came up with a theme for my festivities. CRAZY....SEXY.....COOL , Inspired by R&B girl band TLC. I thought the theme fit my personality I wanted to have a CRAZY good time While Looking SEXY and being my COOL  self in the record breaking  July heatwave....lol On Monday, July 9, 2012 I turned 31 years old. I thought to myself  I'm really in the 30 and over club. It didn't seem like a year had past but here I am ...... 30 & Ova!  My Birthday Plans Musiq Soulchild Concert  I started my birthday celebration off with one of the elements of life  I love the most....Music. I love Musiq Sould Child an...