She's Gonna Make Me Respect Her Reboot, Again

I have watched season 2 of She's Gotta Have It. It came out Friday before Memorial Day and I, a horrible binge watcher, watched it all Friday before Memorial Day. Sophomore seasons usually don't impress me much. I worried about this season. It doesn't have the original movie as a blueprint and Spike Lee doesn't give me the type to truly listen to fan & critic input.

I Liked It!!! And I enjoyed it enough to give you guys the Good, the Bad, and the Diva (Head Nod to Andre, the Black Nerd Comedy) thoughts about it.

The Good:

I learned the term, Individuation. It is the process of self-actualization. And like Nola, many including myself are in doing that. But I feel it is a task we should do all the time. Thank you, Dr. Jamison

I liked the very end. If She's Gotta Have It doesn't get another season, I will be okay with it. It felt final. And in an age where the next season is not promised, that was a smart way to end. This season we watch Nola lose her mojo & then gain it back. She has a secret final piece of artwork. I LOVED it. I won't spoil it with a picture, but I get politics about a black woman's hair & body in the USA message that it brought.

Nola

I also loved the differently honest reactions to it by everybody in her world.

This season left Brooklyn, New York, twice. The visuals of Martha's Vineyard & Puerto Rico are beautiful. But I mostly liked that Nola needs these places to individuate the most.

I agreed with everything Clorinda experienced. She needed the proverbial slaps. Maybe she could let down her walls and stop interacting with calculating & stiffness. And I kinda hope Mars & she could fully rekindle their rapport one day.

Mars sings in this season. Found out the actor has been Lin Manuel productions like Hamilton. He has a nice voice.

Greer & Reed

The Prince tribute festival was beautiful. I loved that we got to see the variety of ages performing.

Greer and his lady friend, Reed were good characters. Reed actually made Greer likable.

But my favorite couple was Shamekka & Winny. They need a spin-off.

Oh, Lady Maye is taken down. Here in Dallas, there was a lady named Wee-Wee who administered butt shots. Someone died and Wee-Wee arrested. And We still just go to someone else for them. Well, I don't. I just rock my raised square.

The Bad:

Nola & Olu

Did we need Jamie & Nola to interact? It just seemed forced and unnecessary. It was not as natural Nola with Greer and of course Nola with Mars.
And Cheryl Overstreet making sure we knew she still has some stereotypical Black women in her was just as unnecessary.

And Dean/Onyx comes back. I dislike his rhetoric when he talks. I reminds me of Donald Trump's tweets.

I like we saw Divine & Bianca talk, but the looking for & finding his daughter storyline was obviously thrown together quickly.

Tina

Oh, I also liked seeing Rosie Perez and finding out what happened to Tina after Do the Right Thing. But finding out Mookie was Mars dad was a quick jam in. And nothing was done with that info after that was said.

And well the infamous Black British Actors in American roles conversation was irresponsible. Neither Olu or Nola learned anything from the other's views. That conversation was opinions said for the sake of saying them. Other than a way for Spike Lee to double down how he feels, I didn't see why that topic even came up.

The Diva:

Raqueletta Moss, my favorite character returns this season. When I first saw her this season it was something somewhat relaxed about her to me.

Raqueletta Moss

And she didn't say her name as much. Her interaction with other women at Shamekka's product sale was comfortable. Then we find out why the change. Raqueletta Moss has an age-appropriate gentleman sweetie. Looks like she found someone to trust in. Get it, Raqueletta Moss!!!

Can we talk about one Skylar's hairstyles? That part bun up & natural hair down style reminded of my childhood. I almost got out the family photo books and found a picture of me with that style.

Skylar & Virgil

It's just a fun way to show a girl's hair. And bravo for whoever decided to have it be shown.

On a show where most of the cast is stereotypically black and beautiful aka thin & with curves or muscles, out popped a lovely curvy, plus size character named Dutch. She was talented, stylish, and seem to have her stuff together. She was refreshing to see. Because trust me, Representation Matters.

Nola

Whew! That was lengthy! Maybe I should have recorded & posted my thoughts. Oh Well! I enjoyed season 2 of She's Gotta Have It. Did you? Let me know in the comments.

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Loqueesha Made-Up My Opinions (Answering Questions)

I think I cleverly tried to mixed the questions into the title. Yay Me!!! Let's Get Started!

Q: Are you going to see the movie about a straight white man who pretends to a black woman stereotype on a radio show to help pay for his son’s private school, called Loqueesha

A: No, I will not be watching Loqueesha. The trailer is a turn-off. I right that the main character will be learning a lesson. The creators should have at least alluded to that in it.

Oh and I said this on Twitter, but let me address the people who keep using the movies such as White Chicks as a defense for movies like this on here.

Ask the Real Loqueeshas in the world about the time(s) the name cost them a job interview or positions, so they use their middle names or initials on their resumes. Ask the Real Loqueeshas about when their "blackcent" got them thought as less educated. Ask the Real Loqueeshas about the time(s) their "tell it like is" attitude got them called "Sassy Black Women". Then ask a White Chick how the Wayans Brother's movie negatively impacted their life.

Q: Would you date a man who wears War Paint makeup? Do you think it is a good brand?

A: Let me go on record again and say, I've only dated guys who wear lotion & lip balm. And I don't consider them as cosmetics. I know very little about makeup for men. I don't wear makeup every day, so the man in my life more than likely doesn't wear makeup. Well, he Will wear it if he is on TV and won't fear it affects his masculinity.(Did you get that future husband?)

As for the War Paint brand, I think their marketing needs a lot of improvement. They haven't learned anything from women's brands of makeup. People want to see themselves wearing the product. They have the "handsome" guy in the ads, but what about the "not as handsome" men & drag queens. That will probably be the point when I will know if this is a good brand. Let those in the drag community beat their faces with it and tell us if this quality or novelty.

Thank you for the questions. I can't answer them without you guys. And if you ever have questions you would like for me to answer, send them to C.OUT.SPOKEN.DIVA@gmail.com. And I will answer them.

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Settling These Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Debates

Warm Weather is approaching my neck of the woods. It looks like it settling in for its season. And one of the best things to enjoy during such a time is an occasional frozen treat. This is a reader-suggested debate from my Pal, RJ Black. You might have seen him in the comments sections, sometimes. He is one of the readers that responsible for the revival of this series. And it is not a shock that Mr. Black asked me to do this topic. We've friendly argued about some of these before. LoL

When Blue Bell was recalled (because it should have only be made in Texas), it was a dark & warm time in my life. I Never want to go through that again. Why?

Because I only eat it and a regional restaurant brand named Braums. Both are slow churned and have a thicker consistency than other brands My favorite flavors are Tin Roof & Pecan Praline & Cream. And I am almost 40+ and I don't like Butter Pecan. That might be a "mom" flavor.

I prefer a tart and tangy sherbet. That is where Braum reigns supreme with my taste buds. If you aren't near any of the 128 stores in Oklahoma, 99 in Texas, 27 in Kansas, 13 in Arkansas and 13 in Missouri,

Great Value brand at Walmart has a good product also, in my opinion. I think I like pineapple and peach the best. But they all taste good, especially with ginger ale as Sherbet Punch.

Speaking of tart and tangy treats, Popsicles have a special place in my heart. My life is filled with precious memories with those goodies. First, let me say something mean. Every color of Flavor Ice taste the same and they are for toddlers.

I prefer the more flavor-filled Popsicle brand & Original Bomb Pop treats. Their recipe is simple & refreshing. Oh, and Popsicles have corny riddles on their sticks.

"What did Mr. & Mrs. Hamburger name their daughter"?

"Patty"

I like riddles!

I like some higher price treats also. If you hear anyone say Talenti gelato is gross, know they are a rare bird. It tastes great, but it cost too much to be my go-to frozen favorite. Also, there are treats that I only indulge in when I have coupons for those. I like juice bars, Italian ice, sorbet, and others, but the quantity & regular prices don't add up nicely in my bank account.

Now, I want a little Talenti on a spoon. LoL I will resist the craving for now. I'm not extremely warm, so water will suffice my temperature regulating needs. It is the Best option. But it is good to have an occasional frozen treat to help with cooling off.

What are you guys' favorite frozen treats? Let me know in the comments. Won't be any heated debates around these part. As you can tell, I like to keep things Cool!!!

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Now Wait a Minute, Star-Lord

If you haven't watched Avengers Endgame and don't want spoilers... LEAVE!!!! I've seen it twice.

Now, let's talk about what Marvel & the Avengers won't say. Peter Quill aka Star-Lord is the blame for the Thanos snap in the Avengers: Infinity War. And he needs to be just as or more emotional & guilty than Thor was. My heart really went out to Thor most of the movie, Avengers: Endgame. He failed at killing Thanos in the previous movie & got excited and cut his head off after hearing the stones were destroyed. Those events turned him a Stuck Depressed, Overweight Drunk within five years. Rocket gave him a slight kick in the pants, but Iron Man & Nebula let him down by not telling what happened on Thanos' planet before the snap. Oh, Dr. Strange giving up the Time stone is discussed. But they failed to say because Star-Lord found out Gamora was dead caused them not to retrieve the gauntlet off of Thanos' hand.

Thanos would've never made it to Wakanda to do the "destined" snap had they been successful. They saw Thor wrestle with guilt & even mocked him. Shout out to Tony Stark for the Big Lewboski reference. But they may as well have poured him another beer, in my opinion. Now, once the vanished (which included Star-Lord) returned, he looked fine. And we saw Star-Lord mourn Gamora for a moment(He did seem to be looking for her at the end), but nothing to the extent of what Thor went through.

So, here is where I give you my script ideas for The Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Gamora looks to be Dead, Dead(in the words of Rocket). I believe the 2014 version of her dusted because of the Iron Man snap, along with her father, Thanos. Thor is now a Guardian of the Galaxy. I want Drax or Mantis to ask what happened to him. Rocket tells them about Thor's guilt. They then tell about how they failed at taking the gauntlet on Titan.

Nebula solemnly confirms. Star-Lord gets defensive & tries to pass the blame, but eventually slinks down. He steps down as leader. And after some nearly missed missions, Groot urges Thor talk to Star-Lord. They both end up getting as physically & emotionally healthy enough to win a big showdown. Matter of fact, I hope the emotional work is contagious. Nebula & Rocket have few creator/paternal issues they should deal with, also.

I just didn't think it was fair for Thor to be the only that guilt & grief affect him so majorly. It wasn't all his fault. And I would like for Peter "Star-Lord" Quill not to get skate by. Heck if they do what I suggest, I might willingly watch my 1st Guardians movie with interest & not just to understand other movies. 

Marvel, Call Me? LoL 

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Eso Es Refrescante (OUTSPOKEN_DIVA's Favorite Recipes)

Here is a known admittance. I don't make great Mexican, Tex-Mex, or Southwest meals. I love eating those cuisines but when I make it it is either basic or bad. I make standard burritos & taco but will never make enchiladas ever again. Also, I consider my Enchilada Casserole as a bastardized disrespect to post for a Mexican, Tex-Mex, or Southwest recipe. Oh wait, I do make good Arroz Con Pollo. But I've already covered that HERE.

So, I decided to cover my favorite Mexican drink, Mangonada. Some like it with a few pieces of mango on top. Some like it smooth. I first had a Mangonada at the State Fair of Texas, years ago. I think of it as a mango swirl smoothie that is typically made with chamoy sauce, mangos, lime juice & chili powder. And it enjoyed through a tamarind straw.

Its color and taste are very bright, that is a delight to the salty and sweet receptors of the tongue. I learned to make it because the places that have the drink are nowhere in my travels in the DFW metroplex. And the state fair is only open for 3 weeks in October.

Mangonada

Ingredients

• 4 cups mangoes, sliced fresh or frozen
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice or water
• 2-3 Tbsp chamoy
• Chili Powder (To Taste)
• Tamarind Candy Straw
  

Instructions

1. Combine mangos & juices in a blender. Blend until smooth
2. Spoon 1 tablespoon of chamoy into each glass then fill halfway with the smoothie mixture.
3. Spoon in more chamoy 
4. Add more of the smoothie mixture to fill the glass. 
5. Sprinkle chili powder on top.
6. Stick candy straw in the cup

Enjoy!

There are popsicle versions. They are tasty, too. I found them in my local big box store. You can also freeze the above recipe.

Some people report that adding tequila makes it a good cocktail. I've only had it in its virgin form. If anyone tries it with or without alcohol, let me know in the comments. Just do not take my word for it on how good this drink is, Man Go try one!

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Chanerea The Poet (Poetry Corner)

Chanerea is the 2nd craziest way to mispronounce my first name, I've ever heard. I was called that once and I decided to use that as my high school blog name.
*sigh*

Found some high school poetry, recently. I'm letting one show poem bless the Poetry Corner on here. Gosh, I was lovelorn back then. It was all those romance novel & cable movies I consumed. Yep, that's what I will blame. *grinning*

Crushing

Song says, "I Want You to Want Me"

And I'm staring at you to finally look my way

Just waiting for you to see me

So, I think about what I might say

Smile and say "Hi" or "What's Up"

I just don't want to look like a fool

Can't think of anything off the cuff

Just trying to look cool

Now, you turn around & I come out of thought

You walk by and cordially greet me.

I greet you back, like I have been taught

But also standing there showing all my teeth

College killed lots of those bright-eyed thoughts. I mean I do still have a Celebrity Eye Candy list. But it's the foundation to my practical thoughts now. Maybe I will post more at another date.

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No, He Wouldn't

"It's My Favorite Time of Year"! Dru Hill was referring to Christmas. I am talking about Easter or Resurrection Sunday. The time of the year to commemorate the time that Jesus was Hung Up for My Hang Ups. We talk about the fact that It Wasn't the Nails, but love that kept him on that cross. Don't ask What Love, because there is No Greater Love than a man that would lay down his life for his friend.

That's in the scriptures. But also in the Bible in Matthew 28, we find out about what happened after he died. Three days later, an angel had to tell the three ladies named Mary, "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said". Yes, Jesus Rose like he said he would. It's that Great time of the year.

You did know if I ever did a post about my favorite Easter song, it was going to be religious. Not just because I am a Christian, but because the only known secular songs for this time of the year are Here Comes Peter Cottontail & Easter Parade. Sacred songs are popular for this holiday. Well, the songs you hovered and clicked to listen to are on my favorites list but still not my favorite.

My favorite makes me grateful that I was not the savior. It jars my mind. I wouldn't have come down from the cross. Unlike Jesus, I wouldn't have ever made it to the cross. That sounds crazy, but I don't say any of this in total jest. I knew it was my destiny. I knew it was my father will. But I have a tendency to go into a few of life's tests making an F. Pray for me to do better! In the Garden of Gethsemane, I would've lost it as soon as Judas kissed me. Tears would've blinded me, but as soon as I saw the religious leaders, I would've told them off. The heads of the synagogues were jealous that Jesus was healing all kinds of people (Men, Women, Children Jewish, Gentiles, "Righteous", "Non-Righteous") physically, emotionally, & spiritually. He was helping people be their best and they essentially were not. And Jesus was doing all this in 3 years and they knew they will never do any of it. I would've taunted them and laughed at their trump up political & sanctimonious charges they used to arrest me. I would've died, maybe by stoning. But do you think God would be pleased with me? I doubt it. But he knew that.

Jesus did none of that. He Decided to Die. If He had come down from the cross, then my soul would still be lost, as the lyrics say. And I'm grateful that he did stay and that He Got Up with all power in his hands.

Did I mention your favorite Easter song? What is yours? Would you have been more Jesus? While you're commenting, I'll still be humming & smiling. Why? Just Because He Lives!!!

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