I’ve been on vacation, so bear with me. No, I didn’t do an official recap for Ep 2 because I can sum it up easily. Ready? Everybody’s still pissed at Nova, and Charley and Ralph Angel show up at her house to make sure she’s clear about that. Vi’s ex-husband, Jimmy Dale, is making his… Read More Stirring the Pot: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 4, Ep. 3
Ep. 401: Pleasure Is Black That Author Life Nova is overwhelmed. She’s meeting with executives, getting news of NYT reviews, and hearing word that her book may be the next big thing. If that’s not overwhelming enough, there’s one more thing. Though her family knows about the book, they don’t exactly know its contents. At… Read More Snitches Get Stitches: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 4, Ep. 1
S3, Ep 304 – “No Haven In My Shadow” So, I’m in the middle of writing my next book, and I better keep at it while the words are flowing. In this episode, Aunt Vi said “Black folks ain’t got no time for writer’s block. Too much to say and not enough time to say… Read More Everything Changed: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 4
S3, Ep 303 – “Your Distant Destiny” Unexpected Inspiration Sometimes you step out on faith and twist your ankle. Since Nova wrote all her articles while she was with The Daily News, they’re no longer available for use with her upcoming book. Well damn. No deal… until she comes up with some new ideas and… Read More I Should’ve Had Your Back: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 3
S3, Ep 302 – Of Their Sojourn Here Her Time Vi ran into the grocery store manager and learned that her pies sold out over the holidays in record time. Because of that, he made her an offer. If she doubled her order, he would increase her royalty by 25% and place her pies on a… Read More Decisions, Decisions: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 2
S3, Ep 301 – A Rock, A River, A Tree Queen Sugar is back on our screens and in our hearts, y’all! I feel like I haven’t seen my family in a couple years. This first episode gave me the where-are-they-now feels, and now the bigger question is: Where are they going? Let’s run it… Read More Don’t Change Nothin’: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 1
S2, Ep 213 – Heritage I know I’ve been off the grid for a bit, but that’s because real life was kicking my butt. I’ve still been keeping up with my cousins (the Bordelons), though. I just haven’t had the time to pop in and do my official recap. Anyway, I’m here now, so let’s… Read More The Fairy Tale is Over: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 2, Episode 13
S2, Ep 209 – “Yet Do I Marvel” Oh, boy. Well, the Bordelons are back, and I can see this half of the season is going to answer a bunch of my questions and raise even more. Guess who’s here for it. Let’s run this back. LOVE IS IN THE AIR Now that Charley’s divorce… Read More Issa Reunion
S2, Ep 208 – “Freedom’s Plow” If you follow my blog, you’ve probably picked up on my love for music. So, I decided to choose a song for my cousins based on their midseason finale storylines. Ready? Let’s run this back. Charley: Baring it All Charley’s Gallant feature article is out. Fresh out of the shower… Read More Cards on the Table, Hearts are Wild: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 2, Episode
S2, Ep 207 – “I Know My Soul” My Lord. Damn near everybody’s having an identity crisis; and Ernest is pretty much at the center of it all, even though he’s long gone to glo’ry. Okay, “identity crisis” may not be the best phrase, but there’s an inner struggle that all my Bordelon cousins are… Read More Love & Land Lost: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 2, Episode 7
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