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Trying to learn Latin with a tortured teacher, and more Kew Forest Musings
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Trying to learn Latin with a tortured teacher, and more Kew Forest Musings

James Baldwin unleashed something. That movie did one thing. it made me think about the atrocities more at my Junior … Continue reading Trying to learn Latin with a tortured teacher, and more Kew Forest Musings

A James Baldwin memory revealed, and an English teacher’s ignorant move that never was forgotten.
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A James Baldwin memory revealed, and an English teacher’s ignorant move that never was forgotten.

Seeing Raoul Peck’s movie “I Am Not Your Negro” was very good, and eye opening. I had always been knowledgeable … Continue reading A James Baldwin memory revealed, and an English teacher’s ignorant move that never was forgotten.

Memories of growing up on my block and lessons from Laffy
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Memories of growing up on my block and lessons from Laffy

My neighborhood growing up was a lot different then what it is now.  As a kid, you look at it … Continue reading Memories of growing up on my block and lessons from Laffy

O.J. his Football Hertz era, and shaping a Pre-teen esteem during the idealistic 70’s.
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O.J. his Football Hertz era, and shaping a Pre-teen esteem during the idealistic 70’s.

It seems like this year has been the year of the Juice.  Orenthal James Simpson. They had a whole miniseries … Continue reading O.J. his Football Hertz era, and shaping a Pre-teen esteem during the idealistic 70’s.

The Hollywood “Shuffle” and seeing some folks fall into the mineshaft
acting, africanamericantheater, California, entertainment, LAX, Los Angeles, Los angeles living, Los Angeles Subway, playwriting, political, psychology, Queens, new york, Rock & Roll, show business, social commentary, social media, theatre, travel

The Hollywood “Shuffle” and seeing some folks fall into the mineshaft

I realize in all the years of flying to Los Angeles, it finally dawns on me there are two Los … Continue reading The Hollywood “Shuffle” and seeing some folks fall into the mineshaft

The Roots Miniseries(Original) from a Junior high school perspective, and the usual peer nonsense.
acting, africanamericantheater, entertainment, Los Angeles, new york, political, psychology, Queens, new york, relationships, show business, social commentary, social media, theatre

The Roots Miniseries(Original) from a Junior high school perspective, and the usual peer nonsense.

The revamped or ‘Reformatted” Roots makes it’s debut this week. And from the looks of it, it will do well. … Continue reading The Roots Miniseries(Original) from a Junior high school perspective, and the usual peer nonsense.