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Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Loved The Soundtrack, But The Movie Was…

When I was a kid,  I remember hearing the rhythmic brass and opulent vocal harmonies of Earth, Wind & Fire trumpeting an amazing cover of the Beatles hit ‘Got To … Continue reading

July 29, 2014

The Secret Exposed. Spanx Denim Jeans.

Selling fax machines door-to-door in Florida’s heat and humidity, while wearing pantie hose that were designed one-size-fits-all with clinging waistbands and a seam along the toes, just wasn’t cutting it … Continue reading

July 27, 2014

F-to-the-L-to-the-O-C-O! Hip-Hop In Motion.

“Summertime when I first got to Macon, Supposed to be in the A, but that’s a different situation. So my plan is to make noise regardless of your ordinance. Takin’ … Continue reading

July 24, 2014

Getting Heavy With Wesley Cook.

The stages have been set for Bragg Jam in Macon, GA on Saturday, July 26. Among the 55 artist scheduled to perform is a graduate of the University of Georgia who has … Continue reading

July 23, 2014

Milk Duds, Pepsi, Saturday Matinee.

Do you remember your first movie experience in a theater?  I do!  It was a special matinée showing of the Disney feature ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the grand opening of the ‘Cinema’ … Continue reading

July 19, 2014

What Would You Do?

Been down this road before, seeking an opportunity to join a team that is the right fit for me, my shoes are worn, yet I push on.  So many companies … Continue reading

July 18, 2014

The Soul’s Adrenaline.

You can’t stop believing, it’s something you should refuse to allow. You laugh in the face of adversity and bask in its un-comfort now. Courage is the soul’s adrenaline, as … Continue reading

July 16, 2014

Vinyl Spinner.

Back then we played music recorded on vinyl that would spin at either 45 or 33 RPM (revolutions per minute) on a turntable with a tone arm that housed a … Continue reading

July 16, 2014

The Fuzzy Stuff On It.

When I was in the second grade I had to learn and recite Christina Rossetti’s poem Who Has Seen the Wind.  My mother helped me study and practice it.  She also … Continue reading

July 15, 2014

Are You In Tune?

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you want to become.” Steve Jobs Are you tuned in? Are you listening to the right … Continue reading

July 13, 2014

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