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In the summertime, when the weather is hot, people can be funny and offer some very funny lines, here are two I remember so far: "Black Beauty - are you okay?" (Not stopping to hear the answer) "It's good to be beautiful!" Please help me out here, I want to laugh hard! What's the funniest chat-up/opening line you've ever heard?

I hope the first half of 2017 went well for you. I feel like I've taken more risks, started processes, received new messages and am learning along the way, and the second half of the year will bring about the manifestations of these new things I've learnt, so we shall see. I hope the latter half of 2017 is stronger for you too.

There are certain people who when you are in contact with them, they exude graciousness and get-up-and-go, Chris Beastall is one. He's on a mission to get other men educated in all things grooming and lifestyle. I got to chat with him... What is the name and nature of your business? Ape to Gentleman - an online men's grooming, fashion and lifestyle magazine helping the modern man continue his evolution through a focus on style, quality and value. How did you come up it? It came from the desire to talk about men’s grooming in more detail - which was an emerging market. It’s since grown to encompass all things men’s lifestyle. What’s the structure of your business? We have a small team at HQ, and a team of expert freelancers around the UK - who have strong knowledge in each of their sectors. What’s the USP of your business? Men’s lifestyle features and brands through our own unique eye. What made you choose this type of business? ...

I hope your first month of 2017 went well and you are working to reach your goals for the year ahead... Blessings x

Autumn always feels like a time for evaluation. Evaluating how you feel about yourself and how the year has progressed. Are you happy with how the months have evolved, your character; your interaction with friends; family; acquaintances; colleagues; lovers; enemies :) Autumn is a beauty x

I've been a fan of Grammy-winning  Corinne Bailey Rae since her debut Like a Star - not so much Put Your Records On which was her biggest hit - so was really excited to hear she was releasing a new album.  The Heart Speaks in Whispers is her third album, following her eponymous first album and the heartbreaking The Sea which was written in the midst of grief.  I couldn't helped but be moved by the upbeat tone of the new album - t here's a hint of Prince's Little Red Corvette or Raspberry Beret in Horse Print Dress . The kaleidoscope of emotions and tempo is  Taken by Dreams moves me.  There's an undertone of soul throughout the album with a host of different genres - funk rock, pop, jazz, lo-fi. There's a theme of the outer space and cosmos in and out of the album too. In terms of collaborations it's exciting to see that the sister ladies from King (Amber Strother and Paris Strother) feature in the vocals. No song immediately g...

My workmate @ezim_amaka asked me to do a portrait for her in her lovely native outfit. All done - and she's happy with!