Versailles: The Life and Times of Queen Khira

There is one thing that I know for sure has always been  life-long love...stones and crystals.  Ever since I was a kid I can remember visiting my aunt at Liberty Science Center and begging my Grandmother for $5.00 so I could buy a new "rock".  There was even this guy in my town who made a living on a converted school bus visiting schools having kids "dig"(more like sift through shallow trays!) through sand to unearth their own minerals.  I lived for these types of things(weird kid, I know!). As an adult, not much has changed; I mean, my palette has become a bit more refined, switching out pyrite for 14K, and tiger's eye for little Dior birds that sing.  Yet, I still retained my love for raw, uncut, unpolished quartz crystal.  My birthstone is Amethyst, and it definitely holds a special place in my heart, so when I came across this particular necklace, it peeked my interest. I purchased this from the Black Owned company Ancient Aura Jewelry. ...

Today's Inspiration: Stacy London and Clinton Kelly Ok.  Before I begin, The Queen needs to take a deep breath. I am beyond baffled at the newest foolishness that seems to be plaguing women today: spending their money on things they don't really like nor need, then complaining about what they don't have. Excuse Me? Exactly how much sense could this possibly make?  You mean to tell me, you work. make money, spend it how you see fit, but in the same breath express disdain for your purchases and make it the responsibility of your friends to compensate for your lapse in good judgment? WTF?  Listen Ladies, we as your friends are tired of your lackadaisical approach to life and your appearance and we ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE.  We are tired of teaching you how to be grown and stand on your own two feet.  Its not the job of your friends to provide you with the lifestyle THEY are accustomed to, because they refuse to get down on you level and you ...