Two terms that absolutely, positively annoy me are “untimely death” and “a new body.” These terms are often used by different media sources for different reasons. What does “untimely death” mean? Is a death really ever timely? Even though we know that we all have to leave this earth at some point, no death is…
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Line Dancing Chicago Style – Read my Story
Read my story about Line Dancing Chicago Style on As Not Seen on TV. You will get a brief introduction into line dancing and meet some of the instructors on the south side of Chicago and in the south suburbs. Please share with others who may be interested in this low cost (sometimes) free activity.
Line Dancing Chicago Style
What do you get when you mix James Brown, B.B. King and Mary J. Blige with country western line dancing? New line dances that are popping up everywhere. Especially in Chicago. They are also enjoyed by dancers in Detroit and on the East coast as shown in YouTube videos. Following is a brief introduction to…
Logos for As NOT Seen on TV
I am pleased to share the new logos for As NOT Seen on TV. One has the website information; the other one doesn’t. Marc Moran is the creativity behind both logos. Please pray for continued growth and success for my blog.
Kaylan Earls
Kaylan Earls, 16, won her 2nd in a row USA-Gymnastics Women’s Junior Olympic National Championship, which were held May 15-16 in Puyallup, Washington. Besides taking the overall title, Kaylan also became the National Bar and Balance Beam Champion, and placed 2nd overall on floor and 4th on vault. Kaylan trains at Arena Gymnastics in Joliet, Illinois and travels…
There is a Place in the Journalism World for Me
We have had several prominent journalists to retire and/or die in Chicago recently which makes room for other journalists to come behind them. While I’m not really trying to do broadcast, I do see those openings as opportunities for me – if only as a writer. I’m making my name in the journalism (and blogging) world slowly but…
With Ownership Comes Responsibility
This is true with anything. If you want to house, you have to pay the mortgage, expenses and unforeseen repairs. If you want a car, you have to pay the note, insurance, gas and all the other expenses that come along with it. If you want a business, you have to work in it and…
Celebrating 20 Years of Real Men Cook in Chicago
I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Real Men Cook for the first time ever this year. Celebrating 20 years of family, food and health, this event was held at the new Kennedy King College campus on 63rd and Halsted on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009. Yvette Moyo, President & Co-Founder of Real Men Cook,…
Video from Good Gyrrl Open House
Now that Tasha has shared stories about the Good Gyrrl Open House and the organization and founder, Relana Johnson; it’s now time to check out Good Gyrrl for yourself. [kaltura-widget wid=”nva0qbrdts” width=”410″ height=”364″ type=”grey” addPermission=”0″ editPermission=”0″ /]
Kweli Kwaza – Real Father, Real Man
Kweli Kwaza was nominated and selected as the Real Father, Real Man by Tom Joyner. Nominated by his wife, Anita, Kweli was quite honored and shared the recording with people close to him. Although his nomination was heard over the airwaves, it has NOT been seen on TV. It is truly a honor to be on his…