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UPDATE: Travel to Nicaragua (part 2): Visiting the Archipelagos | Mom’s Guide to Travel

February 1, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Mom’s Guide to Travel website, post Travel to Nicaragua (part 2): Visiting the Archipelagos My friend, Tawanna B. Smith, is the driving force behind Mom’s Guide to Travel, which was founded with the intent of allowing Moms to “get away”. Tawanna and her group of Moms were on a trip … More UPDATE: Travel to Nicaragua (part 2): Visiting the Archipelagos | Mom’s Guide to Travel

Unusual Occupation Names in Film Production – Gaffer, Grip, and Best Boy

January 30, 2017

Introduction Three unusual occupation names in filmdom are the Gaffer, Grip, and Best Boy. They happen to be associated with two different departments, the Electrical Department and the Grip Department. In fact, there are two “best boys”, one for each of the two departments. The members of both departments work together to make the magic … More Unusual Occupation Names in Film Production – Gaffer, Grip, and Best Boy

Support Our #rappers: Meet ToniSteelz (Updated)

January 27, 2017

Introduction ToniSteelz is an award-winning rapper in New York City. She has been producing content and has collaborated with many in the hip hop genre. I actually connected with her via Jermaine Smith’s internet radio show a few years ago. I want to spotlight her because one of my goals on my blog is to … More Support Our #rappers: Meet ToniSteelz (Updated)

Support our #podcasters: The Lady Kickback – The Podcast for Creatives

January 25, 2017

The Lady Kickback podcast has debuted. Its tagline is “The Podcast for Creatives”. It is hosted by: Katie Mack – The Filmmaker/Director TamekaB (Tameka Burnett) – The Photographer V.Fogg (Verna Fogg) – The Mixed Media Artist Episodes can be found at http://theladykickback.com/ . This excerpt from the blog post “Fresh Starts” (1/24/17) from Kmackbrand (Katie Mack’s … More Support our #podcasters: The Lady Kickback – The Podcast for Creatives

Review: “La La Land” (2016), Directed by Damien Chazelle

January 23, 2017

I love musicals and when I read this film would try to recreate the look and feel of the old musicals, I knew I had to see it. So if you want a film where people burst into song at unusual places, “La La Land” is for you. A perfect name for a film celebrating (what was?) the … More Review: “La La Land” (2016), Directed by Damien Chazelle

Support our #creatives: Okema T. Moore, in her Own Words

January 20, 2017

I have written about Okema T. Moore before. I decided to share this Facebook post of hers. In her own words, it conveys so well how, as a #creative, she is so driven to get to where she wants to be. I am so proud of Okema. “… I believe in and am confident in me. I … More Support our #creatives: Okema T. Moore, in her Own Words

UPDATE: Adventures in Nicaragua: Girls’ Getaway & Costa Rica Day Trip | Mom’s Guide to Travel

January 18, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Mom’s Guide to Travel website, post Adventures in Nicaragua: Girls’ Getaway & Costa Rica Day Trip. My friend, Tawanna B. Smith, is the driving force behind Mom’s Guide to Travel, which was founded with the intent of allowing Moms to “get away”. Tawanna and her group of Moms were on … More UPDATE: Adventures in Nicaragua: Girls’ Getaway & Costa Rica Day Trip | Mom’s Guide to Travel

Review: “In Jackson Heights” (2015), Produced by Frederick Wiseman

January 16, 2017

Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in Queens, NY. I decided to watch the documentary “In Jackson Heights”, produced by Frederick Wiseman, just because of its name (my being a native New Yorker), unaware of the underlying subject matter. This film presents Jackson Heights as extremely diverse and the residents are conflicted between the way things … More Review: “In Jackson Heights” (2015), Produced by Frederick Wiseman

Support our #singers: Meet Vickie Natale (Updated)

January 13, 2017

Introduction The wider world first met Vickie Natale in 2003 when she appeared on CBS’s “Star Search” and won. As for me, I connected with Vickie on social media (of course!) via Periscope. I have acquired her music and have enjoyed it so much. Vickie enjoys many styles of music as you will see in … More Support our #singers: Meet Vickie Natale (Updated)

In the Footsteps of Harry and Sally – The New York Times

January 11, 2017

I have mentioned before how much I enjoy watching films/TV shot on location. I especially love when the location is New York City (I grew up in Brooklyn). Here is an article from the New York Times, “In the Footsteps of Harry and Sally” that steps through some of the locations used in the film … More In the Footsteps of Harry and Sally – The New York Times

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