Auntie Lissett and Moms had been friends since Oliver was 7. He introduced them through chance meetings, while visiting other … More
Author: houseofaleijuan
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: VIVA VONETTA!
Ollie’s sister, Vonetta, already had a room at her house for him. He would get a job. She was responsible, … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: THE VICTORY IN DEFEAT
The elegant and charming Ms. Davina “Sista Moms” Sixx found her way as a housekeeper in the Axel Kraft Family … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: HE GOTTA HAVE IT
As a child of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., Lena Horne, Bill Cosby, Diana Ross, Michael … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: LOVE ENFLAMED
“Hey O!” a female voice whispered. “I think there is someone in the window trying to get your attention.” Oliver … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: MELLE MEL STOLE MY BIKE
Melle Mel stole my bike. A little less than a year prior, I blasted my family for forgetting to acknowledge … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: HOPE OF THE LAST DRAGON
1984. I made it to high school! It was a challenge getting through the last few years. But, I made … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: THE MASC IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE FATHER SIDE
My best friend in eighth grade had what I thought was the perfect family. At the time, Sista Moms was … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: MY NAME IS NOT ‘FIDO’
By the time I moved back to my hometown in 10th grade I’d attended 6 schools in 5 years. We’d … More
The 9 Lives of Oliver 6: TOUCHED OR ANNOINTED? [Reader Discretion Advised]
It was my all time favorite song to hear Sista Moms sing; “He Touched Me” is a beautiful Gospel ballad … More