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Before I was TNFro, I was #NoMoFro, Hauling A– Outta Oregon
I can’t believe I camped here, the Grand Canyon! How cool is that?
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Over 40 and Un-Apologetically Nerdy…Episode 3 of Quark’s Bar, Musings of a Melanated Nerd, On Science, Ethel The Dog, Food, Cocktails and Star Trek
This is Giving Tuesday, Ethel Says Donate! Check out other Charities on earlier Blog Post Star Trek Logs Featuring Lt. Paul Stamets Suggest Avoiding Most of The Podcast Because I go into the Specifics of Episode 2, The Anomaly Star Trek Discovery This Episodes Takes a deeper dive into Pain, Depression, Non-Binary and Transitioning, but … Continue reading Over 40 and Un-Apologetically Nerdy…Episode 3 of Quark’s Bar, Musings of a Melanated Nerd, On Science, Ethel The Dog, Food, Cocktails and Star Trek
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TNFro The Melanated Nerd Wants You To Give
We are Blessed for this #GivingTuesday Who are you donated your time or money? Consider the following list: McKamey Animal Center Chattanooga, Former Caretakers of the gangsta Dog herself, #EthelMertz Salvation Army clothing, feeding, and social safety net of all communities. Jimmy Johnson Foundation, greatest driver in NASCAR history and now the Indy Circuit American … Continue reading TNFro The Melanated Nerd Wants You To Give
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Over 40 And UnApologetically Nerdy…Quark’s Bar Episode 2!
The First Episode is now behind the paywall only accessible if you subscribe to the Over 40 Subscriber only Channel on Podbean or on My Dale’s Angels Inc Patreon Page. All levels of support will allow me to produce bigger and better episodes. Another Episode of Quark’s Bar is available for immediate streaming on Podbean, … Continue reading Over 40 And UnApologetically Nerdy…Quark’s Bar Episode 2!
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TNFro wants you to watch King Richard, The Movie
The Williams family rolling en masse to southern California Junior Championship, stares,”It’s ok, they just never seen people that look as good as us here before.” Representing every little black girl on earth…A story of championship building. This movie is a story of dreams realized, and a way to build champions. I loved it! 2 … Continue reading TNFro wants you to watch King Richard, The Movie
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TNFro’s 2 cents Worth…You know, shutting up is free.
It is not ok to promote violence to women or to anyone. Derisive remarks over religion are not ok.
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TNFro Wants You To Read…COVID Effects on Creatives and Recovery Within Our Community
How has Covid wreaked havoc on creatives, pitfalls, protection, and recovery by Ramsha The Great (minor edits by TNFro) The creative sector has a fair share in the overall economic footprint, in creating employment opportunities and contributing to having a positive social impact through several channels while also spurring innovation across the economy. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading TNFro Wants You To Read…COVID Effects on Creatives and Recovery Within Our Community
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TNFroisreading…Is for seekers, dreamers and hustlers
We live in a difficult and dangerous time people are frightened to make change because unseen destructive forces. These forces seek to repress innovative thought and true creation. People want to suppress factual but differing opinions because they don’t want to be found out to be the frauds they are. And here I go quoting … Continue reading TNFroisreading…Is for seekers, dreamers and hustlers
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Reflections on Veterans Day 2021
The military is called to restore order and peace at times giving the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. Some live with the trauma and scars to keep the enemy from our doorsteps. They should not be waiting for their Purple Hearts and yet they are. And they volunteer to defend a divided and selfish nation. Why … Continue reading Reflections on Veterans Day 2021
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California dreaming in The Tennessee Valley of being invited to the Ebony Top 100 Gala and celebrated for being one of the best new writers of the year… Dude, I have to actually write something. Getting ready to crank out 300-1000 words a day for #nanwrimo2021 Are you ready to see your name up in … Continue reading Side-Eye Side Bar
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If you have a moment remember this… Hustle in spite of the world watching you Don’t be ashamed of your success., but don’t step on others success on your way up. The blow back is treacherous. Because just like hustling while the world watches, they going to watch you while you dance. Brace for the … Continue reading Side Eye-Side Bar
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TNFro Is Reading…Mercury Is In Retrograde. Duh F***
Notes from TNFro Is Reading Podcast…. Mercury is in Retrograde until October 18th. What does that mean exactly??? Communications are fraught with angst and anxiety. Is that why everyone with an inflated sense of self-worth or importance coming at me with their hands out? I would love to have a side business, including my blog … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Mercury Is In Retrograde. Duh F***
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Side Eye Side Bar
If you are a Creative or Content Creator, then create. If you are a writer, then write. But if haven’t done either, you are neither. You get rewarded when you are on your hustle. Step your game up and your payday will come. Until then… And nobody else is paying for vapor and lies. Send … Continue reading Side Eye Side Bar
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Side Eye Side Bar
Takers beware. It takes guts to say no. And no’s are coming your way. But it is freeing. Givers, you have to reject your role as the financial or emotional safety net for everyone. Takers are used to their role and will not alter it until forced to do so. Once they are cut off, … Continue reading Side Eye Side Bar
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Here’s The Thing…Public Mistrust and Vaccine Hesitancy in Japan and Philippines
Written by Ramsha, Pakistan Edited by Felicia M. Baxter MD MBA This is the follow up article on vaccine hesitancy in Asia from an Asian perspective. Vaccine hesitancy in various regions across the globe is hampering the goal of achieving herd immunity to control the spread of the Covid-19 to end the pandemic. Although this … Continue reading Here’s The Thing…Public Mistrust and Vaccine Hesitancy in Japan and Philippines
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Disease, Denial, and Death…COVID Vaccine Hesitancy In Asia
Written by Ramsha Edited by Felicia Baxter MD MBA Introducing my guest blogger for this week Ramsha hailing from Pakistan! Vaccine rollout across Asia has started to pick up the pace after a slow start due to shortages and political hurdles, however, this success can prove to be short-lived owing to the vast amount of … Continue reading Disease, Denial, and Death…COVID Vaccine Hesitancy In Asia
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9/11 Where Were You? Reflecting 20 Years Later.
Where was I? Working in the Pediatrics clinic at Womack Army Medical as borrowed military from the Air Force in my BDUs. I was assigned to Pope Air Force Base but worked at Womack. I weighed half a stone less and with permed hair shaved on the sides. I hated my job, and I hated … Continue reading 9/11 Where Were You? Reflecting 20 Years Later.
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August Is…New Year, More Than Survivor, and Reflections
The more time goes on and the more horrific the News gets, I am determined to focus on positive things. Yes, many things can and have gone wrong but more things are going right. August 2020 to August 2021 now is completely different time and completely different world. I am completely #TNFro and no more … Continue reading August Is…New Year, More Than Survivor, and Reflections
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TNFro Is Reading…Full Podcast Notes
Full Podcast Notes for TNFro is Reading Podcast. I need to chair dancing…All Music is Credited and available for immediate streaming on iTunes. Talking is from my hotel room in the QC…Hampton Inn Phillips Place Charlotte kind of…sucks a**, but my free dinner was good though. My truck was a target… The window was broken … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Full Podcast Notes
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TNFro Is…A Gregarious Recluse, Reflecting on Freedom, THOT Girl Summer(Meghan’s not mine), Everyday Excellence, Cooking, COVIK Chronicles, Redefining Sci-Fi by refining Listeners
This is the official notes for TNFro Is Reading Podcast. Available to listen on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon. All Music heard on the podcast credited and ready for immediate streaming on the 1 Podcast Playlist on iTunes Freedom… Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday I am still reflecting on how I am able to … Continue reading TNFro Is…A Gregarious Recluse, Reflecting on Freedom, THOT Girl Summer(Meghan’s not mine), Everyday Excellence, Cooking, COVIK Chronicles, Redefining Sci-Fi by refining Listeners
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TNFro Is…Celebrating Juneteenth and Dancing, Celebrating Everyday Excellence, 11% COVID Vaccinated TN Really.,Eating Great Food, Reading from Listeners
Lift every voice and singTill earth and heaven ringRing with the harmonies of LibertyLet our rejoicing riseHigh as the listening skiesLet it resound loud as the rolling sea… We have come over a way that with tears has been wateredWe have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughteredOut from the gloomy pastTill … Continue reading TNFro Is…Celebrating Juneteenth and Dancing, Celebrating Everyday Excellence, 11% COVID Vaccinated TN Really.,Eating Great Food, Reading from Listeners
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TNFro Is…Listening to Music, Admiring Everyday Excellence, Wishing the Duke and Duchess Cousin Meghan Congrats, Eating Great Food, Reading from Listeners
This is the full Podcast Notes for TNFro is Reading on @Podbean or wherever you listen to Podcast Admiring Everyday Excellence…first Black Woman to lead WH Press conference in 30 years and a woman earns her law degree after a 30 year Hiatus, that’s just baller! Watching Movies… Cooking on the #OtherSideofBartonAve in #MississippiAve Eating … Continue reading TNFro Is…Listening to Music, Admiring Everyday Excellence, Wishing the Duke and Duchess Cousin Meghan Congrats, Eating Great Food, Reading from Listeners
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TNFro Is Eating…Err Reading…Black and Brown Excellence, I’m Blackie-tee Black, Reading From Listeners…
All Music credited and available for immediate streaming on iTunes 1 Podcast Playlist. and this is the full notes for my Podcast TNFro Is Reading Where You From? Well, my mitochondrial DNA starts with a distant ancestor deep in Africa… But the rest of my admixture is firmly West Coast AFrica, Nigerian actually… Decided to … Continue reading TNFro Is Eating…Err Reading…Black and Brown Excellence, I’m Blackie-tee Black, Reading From Listeners…
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TNFro Is Reading…Listening to Beethoven and Schubert, Celebrating Black Excellence and Local B.O.B., Japanese Fried Chicken and Fresh Pesto, More Listeners, Chairbopping to Beyonce’
All Music Played on Podcast Available for Streaming on iTunes, 1 Podcast Playlist Check out the full Podcast TNFRO is Reading on Podbean or wherever you listen to your Podcast! Black Owned Businesses(B.O.B) Chattanooga and Beyond So if you are a Fat Girl and Like to Cook… Continue My Reading from The Listeners, my online … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Listening to Beethoven and Schubert, Celebrating Black Excellence and Local B.O.B., Japanese Fried Chicken and Fresh Pesto, More Listeners, Chairbopping to Beyonce’
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TNFro Is Reading…Chair Dancing To Snoop Dogg, TN Dumb -Ish Like Whoa! and We Bout It, Rest In Powers, Bruce Beach, Oscar Shenanigans, Well Duh COVID, Listeners Read
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ca9jk-101eb08 We Do Some Dumb -Ish Most of it Like Whoa! Remembering Black Rob-Bad Boy 4L, But we do get some things right…COVID Umm GURRL!! Abnormal Clotting with COVID vaccine…the lowest reported for Johnson and Johnson Many Duh! Moments… Black Excellence in Music, Food, and Print Rosetta Perry, Editor TN Tribune Oscar Shenanigans but we … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Chair Dancing To Snoop Dogg, TN Dumb -Ish Like Whoa! and We Bout It, Rest In Powers, Bruce Beach, Oscar Shenanigans, Well Duh COVID, Listeners Read
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TNFro Is Reading…Rest In Power, What Do Prince Philip, DMX, Lizzo, Donna, EWF,Whitney Have In Common? Nerds Buying Nerd -Ish, NASA, Still Writing Nerdy Stuff-Listeners 2.0
**Full Podcast Notes** Rest In Power NASA Nerds Buying Nerdy Stuff Writing Nerdy Stuff ” She distractedly picks up and taps the screen and takes a large bite and slurps up the soup swallowing and saying, The Chinese are at it again. The wall monitors lights up vertigo inducing swoop into the cameras and what appears … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Rest In Power, What Do Prince Philip, DMX, Lizzo, Donna, EWF,Whitney Have In Common? Nerds Buying Nerd -Ish, NASA, Still Writing Nerdy Stuff-Listeners 2.0
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TNFro Is Reading…Homegirl Holy Hour, The Kid from Nazareth, Easter and other Boujee Symbols
**Full Notes for TNFro is Reading Podcast** (Gloria In D)Born of a virgin, Mary Descendant from a King, David Born in a barn, Bethlehem Came of age in town, Nazareth He was the word made manifest, Not at all unexpected, Legal proof of his existence debated unnecessarily for 2000 years. Whole organized religions perverting his … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Homegirl Holy Hour, The Kid from Nazareth, Easter and other Boujee Symbols
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TNFro Is Reading…Actually talking about 90s Classic Black Romance Movies and Seat Dancing, Final Thoughts on Duchess Cousin Meghan, April Book Releases
**Full Podcast Notes for TNFro Is Reading Podcast** The 90s were many things positive and negative, but the expression of our culture through the movies was rich and jammed packed with some of the best music in R and B. Book Corner and Chattabook Additions… MARCH 27TH FINAL THOUGHTS…NAIVETE OF DUCHESS COUSIN MEGHAN, WHEN YOUR … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Actually talking about 90s Classic Black Romance Movies and Seat Dancing, Final Thoughts on Duchess Cousin Meghan, April Book Releases
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Chair Dancing to Madonna and NASA News, CQ-1, LEGO Shuttle, ST-Corner with Voyager and DS9 Docs, and More of The Listeners…
***Playlist Available on Itunes and Podcast Available on Podbean*** Podcast Shoutouts….3000 Downloads And counting!! region Total Downloads Percent Tennessee 11 15.94% South Carolina 5 7.25% New Jersey 4 5.8% Arizona 1 1.45% District of Columbia 1 1.45% Maryland 1 1.45% US-Others 46 66.67% Worldwide Listeners…Ya’ll rock!! country Total Downloads Percent United States 69 81.18% Germany … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Chair Dancing to Madonna and NASA News, CQ-1, LEGO Shuttle, ST-Corner with Voyager and DS9 Docs, and More of The Listeners…
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Aliens Exist. What do Hubble, GREGOR and CERN Supercollider have in Common? ST Corner, The Listeners Reading…
**Full Podcast Notes** NASA PHOTO OF THE DAY, TELESCOPES ARE COOL, SUPERCOLLIDERS There is an incomplete Supercollider rusting in Waxahachie TX? We could have been making major discoveries in Physics and advances in science when the construction of our own Hadron Supercollider was scraped in 2016. But we would allow a national emergency to be … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Aliens Exist. What do Hubble, GREGOR and CERN Supercollider have in Common? ST Corner, The Listeners Reading…
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Cousin Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s Detractors…Piers Morgan Scorned and Off Air and the Markle Clan…Code Stroke ? Mr. Markle the Rest of them need to go sit down somewhere…
You are responsible for your words, and it seemed the attacks felt very personal and particularly more disgusting with extra digs coming from one Piers Morgan. He was acting like someone scorned. Well wait, she actually did kick him to the curb… Someone really needs to check on Meghan’s father, what was I watching an … Continue reading Cousin Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s Detractors…Piers Morgan Scorned and Off Air and the Markle Clan…Code Stroke ? Mr. Markle the Rest of them need to go sit down somewhere…
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Diana, Cousin Duchess Meghan, Harry Windsor vs The Firm
Relevance and Missed Opportunities The British monarchy cannot make itself relevant. They had a chance to get it right but they chose to make a completely tone deaf mistake, over and over again. They clearly were wrong footed in their handling of Princess Diana. They really waged an unequal war of emotional bombings until, this … Continue reading Diana, Cousin Duchess Meghan, Harry Windsor vs The Firm
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Over 40 And Unapologetically Nerdy…Stargazing in TN, Jedidah Isler PhD Spotlight, Dope ST Ships and Collections, ST Reads, Trivia, Prologue from Listeners
This is an exercise in the different ways to observe planets, moons and other stellar objects inside and outside of our galaxies. *Fun Fact there are 5 such Observatories right here in TN, owned and operated by the Universities and local Community Colleges. Stargazing in TN Highlights from the Observatories in the State Clarence T … Continue reading Over 40 And Unapologetically Nerdy…Stargazing in TN, Jedidah Isler PhD Spotlight, Dope ST Ships and Collections, ST Reads, Trivia, Prologue from Listeners
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Telescopes, Photo of the Day Black Holes, Celebrating Mary Jackson, ST Corner with Trivia, Hated Enterprise, and Reading Fan Fiction
**Full Notes for Podcast** NASA Telescopes and Image of the Day We are still analyze the data from the Kepler Telescope which was retired in 2018. The wealth of data from the Spitzer Telescope bogles the mind. The James Webb telescopes, whose launch has been pushed back to September of 2021 promises to be more … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Telescopes, Photo of the Day Black Holes, Celebrating Mary Jackson, ST Corner with Trivia, Hated Enterprise, and Reading Fan Fiction
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Rover Sticks the Landing, Planets As Paintbrushes, Ships of Star Trek, Resistance is Futile, ST Trivia, Highlighting SciFi Writer the late Octavia Butler
**Notes for Podcast Over 40** Space Photos Of the Day Explanation: The Rosette Nebula (aka NGC 2237) is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers. But it is the one most often suggested as a suitable astronomy image for Valentine’s Day. Of the many excellent Rosette Nebula pictures submitted to APOD editors, this view seemed … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Rover Sticks the Landing, Planets As Paintbrushes, Ships of Star Trek, Resistance is Futile, ST Trivia, Highlighting SciFi Writer the late Octavia Butler
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TNFro Is Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Readings from Song of Solomon and Alyssa Cole Historical Romance Novels Celebrating Black Love
**Full Podcast Notes for TNFro Is Reading** Enjoy the playlist for this episode on iTunes or recreate wherever you listen to music. Reading from the Song of Solomon, an expression of God’s Love for his people Reading from historical romance Author Alyssa Cole, Celebrating Black Love Alyssa Cole is an award-winning author of historical, contemporary, … Continue reading TNFro Is Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Readings from Song of Solomon and Alyssa Cole Historical Romance Novels Celebrating Black Love
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games
Podcast Notes NASA Image of the Day Hubble The Gift That Keeps on Giving Black Excellence In Space Victor Glover, a Navy pilot who has accumulated 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 aircraft, over 400 carrier arrested landings and 24 combat missions, took his first spacewalk on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. In this image, … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games
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TNFro Is Reading…Black History Month, Celebrating Black Excellence
This blog post serves as the full Script and Podcast Notes for my TNFro is Reading and Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy Podcast. Spotlight Black Excellence Cicely Tyson Rest in Power 1924 to 2021, to a great lady, amazing actress, and strong woman. Who shared her craft with the world for almost 7 decades leaving … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Black History Month, Celebrating Black Excellence
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games, And Star Trek
Add title Subscriber Content Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Talking about Space Telescopes and Black Holes, Celebrating Mary Jackson,ST Voyager Trivia, I hated Enterprise, and Readng Fan Fiction–feliciabaxter **Full Notes on Dalesangelsinc Blog** Listening to Jazz, talking about Space Telescopes, Black Holes, and Galaxies in Aquarius. Celebrating Mary Jackson first Black Engineer at NASA. … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games, And Star Trek
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TNFro Is Reading…Planning for alternative activities Super Bowl Sunday and Reading Cicely Tyson’s New Memoir and other Chattabook Additions
I spent most of my Sunday creating the script for my podcast and I did not watch any football at all on Sunday. I’m not a fan of Tom Brady. I’m only halfway interested in Patrick Maholm because he’s a former Texas Tech football player. Actually he’s a former Texas Tech star football player. But … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Planning for alternative activities Super Bowl Sunday and Reading Cicely Tyson’s New Memoir and other Chattabook Additions
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TNFro Is Reading…Am I getting the COVID Vaccine? Well Yeah, Why Not?
**Full script for Podcast** I’m high risk. I’m getting ready to turn 50, I’m overweight, I have high blood pressure as well as well as mild asthma. I’m tired of being inside and isolated. I don’t mind the solitude because I get more video watching in and I’m into my video games. Probably one of … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Am I getting the COVID Vaccine? Well Yeah, Why Not?
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games, and Star Trek Corner
Full Episode on Podbean NASA Image of the Week I was born August 24th making my astrological sign Virgo so imagine my surprise when this week’s NASA image is from the constellation Virgo over 50 million light years from Earth. Everytime I cruise this collection of images sent to us from the Hubble telescope, I … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Space News, Video Games, and Star Trek Corner
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TNFro Is Reading…Reflecting on MLK, Manifestation of the Dream, RIP Shabba Do, Chattabook Additions
“But one hundred years later (All right), the Negro still is not free. (My Lord, Yeah) One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. (Hmm) One hundred years later (All right), the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Reflecting on MLK, Manifestation of the Dream, RIP Shabba Do, Chattabook Additions
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Nerdy Space News, Video Games for Old People, ST Discovery Season Rewatch
The challenge is not only to think of things insigtful to say on my Podcast but also to write the full notes for the Podcast. Some Days I wish I were smart enough to work for Apple, Google Labs or Definitely the Jet Propulsion Lab just to get first access to the images. Sunday It … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Nerdy Space News, Video Games for Old People, ST Discovery Season Rewatch
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TNFro Is Reading…Full Podcast Notes and Reading A Promised Land
I am still decompressing here in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Planning my next adventure here. We all need the seabreezes to blow the cobwebs and hatred out of our minds. I came looking for the sunrise I ate Ramen Started and Recapped A Promised Land by President Barack Obama with a the backdrop the waves of … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Full Podcast Notes and Reading A Promised Land
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Complete Podcast Notes
TNFro Is Back Podcasting from the Gulf Shores of Alabama… It feels good sitting in the sun with the waves and gulls as my background music. If I have to prolong my personal shelter in place, I am doing my way. Delay in podcasting because real life this past week is so much worse than … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Complete Podcast Notes
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TNFro Is Reading…I was not ok
I had to have a change in scenery in spite of the COVIK-Panorama. I bailed on TN while the snow flurries flew for my 6.5-hour haul to Gulf Shores, Alabama. I need to drink coffee, daydream over the waves, and play Spiritfarer on my Nintendo Switch. I’m annoyed because the Panorama continuation keeps me from … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…I was not ok
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TNFro Is Reading…Bridgerton Mondays
The era of the acclaimed series by Shondaland, Bridgerton, on Netflix takes place in the Regency Era. Same era of Jane Austen’s works but in this case the modern writings of an author of Jewish descent. I am reading a beautifully written, surprising to me because again I am no fan of romance novels. But … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Bridgerton Mondays
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TNFro Is Reading…Podcast Notes Complete
Several Senators and Congressmen from the House have lost their minds…I am starting off this year with a Political Read to show my disgust for their actions. I am working on more works of words not only to entertain myself but hopefully others and here is an except from my vision board. I will dedicate … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Podcast Notes Complete
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Dear Soon To Be Former GOP Senators, Your Guy Lost Stop It
You kind of lost 5 times now…As far as the integrity of the vote in GA, “President-elect Joe Biden’s 11,779-vote victory in Georgia was fair and accurate.” Republican Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state. “Today I carried out my duty to certify the November 3rd election, and as required by state and federal law, … Continue reading Dear Soon To Be Former GOP Senators, Your Guy Lost Stop It
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TNFro Is Reading…Happy New Year, Double Middle Finger to 2020, ST Discover and The Standing
Whooa!! Happy New Year Everyone!!! Sydney, Australia put on a stunning fireworks show from Sydney Harbour Bridge and over the iconic Sydney Opera House to ring in 2021. In past years, 1 million people crowded the harbour to watch fireworks, but most watched on television this year as authorities urge residents to stay home due … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Happy New Year, Double Middle Finger to 2020, ST Discover and The Standing
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TNFro Is Reading
Happiness and Hope For a New Year. It’s the end of 2020…finally. I am reflecting on the positivity of the season, the spirit of the people, resilience, hope, and truth. Umm as a Queen In my Mind, I dig Tiaras. Given to Princess Louise from her husband. I have been given some cool presents,but this … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading
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Over 40 and UNAPOLOGETICALLY Nerdy…So Many Shows and Movies better than ST Discovery and The Stand
HAPPY POST CHRISTMAS!!! I started this post on Boxing Day or the day after Christmas. However, all was not peaceful in my TN hood. There was an intentional bombing that took out almost the entire AT & T telecom grid for emergency, police and healthcare system and all personal customers until probably within the last … Continue reading Over 40 and UNAPOLOGETICALLY Nerdy…So Many Shows and Movies better than ST Discovery and The Stand
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TNFro is Reading…12 Podcasts of Christmas Celebration, Coptic Christmas Merry Christmas Eid Milad Majid(عيد ميلاد مجيد)
When I originally prepared this episode I became aware of just how little I knew of the celebration of Christmas in other countries, and how many of those traditions I would love to incorporate into my own celebrations! In this episode of my 12 Podcasts of Christmas series, I will endeavor to explore Christmas Celebrations … Continue reading TNFro is Reading…12 Podcasts of Christmas Celebration, Coptic Christmas Merry Christmas Eid Milad Majid(عيد ميلاد مجيد)
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TNFro Is Reading.. 12 Podcasts of Christmas Nertz to the Joy Stealers and Wrapping up A Christmas Carol, 10 down 2 to go!
This was the final episode of last years 12 podcasts of Christmas Series. I will speak about the Joy of the season and the importance of preparing for Peace. Find other ways to give of yourself, volunteering in a soup kitchen, baking and exchanging cookies. My Sister Won Hands Down with her Mexican Spice Cookies … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading.. 12 Podcasts of Christmas Nertz to the Joy Stealers and Wrapping up A Christmas Carol, 10 down 2 to go!
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TNFro Is Reading…Countdown Reboot for the 12 Podcasts, 8 down 4 to go(I can’t count)
This Episode was so much fun to produce how far I’ve come from the 420 downloads from the previous year! I am on tap to be over 3000 by the end of the year! I am thankful if this cheers up at least 1 person! Keep listening and share with others! In this episode I … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Countdown Reboot for the 12 Podcasts, 8 down 4 to go(I can’t count)
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4th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Reboot…Good Eats in TN, Bacon Infused Vodka and Season Affective Disorder Discussion
There was no Christmas Baking this year, but I am definitely supporting my local economy and every Dasher in Chattanooga TN with my 5 and Dime Chicken Biscuit topped with extra bacon from Maple Street Biscuit Company. Remember the restaurant workers and Door Dashers have family’s while the relief bills stalls on the occupant’s desk, … Continue reading 4th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Reboot…Good Eats in TN, Bacon Infused Vodka and Season Affective Disorder Discussion
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TNFro Is Reading…5th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Repost
In this episode I celebrated the holiday season and writing and reading about everything Prince. I am not adding anything new to the narrative I am simply compiling facts just in case you haven’t thought about his music for a minute. Revolutionary and Controversial —Discuss the Lyrics Let’s Go Crazy Mix of Religious Symbols and … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…5th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Repost
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TNFro Is Reading…7th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas, Winter Solstice, DMX/Quad City DJs/Gucci Mane Angry Christmas Carols softened with Mary J, Eating Mediterranean
**Extended Notes to TNFro Is Reading Podcast** I think the blessings of God in the spirit of FroBird Continues to push me to post about activities that bring me joy and hopefully bring light and levity to others. I spent a large part of my evening adding to my Amazon Christmas Play List. Seriously DMX … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…7th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas, Winter Solstice, DMX/Quad City DJs/Gucci Mane Angry Christmas Carols softened with Mary J, Eating Mediterranean
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TNFro Is Reading…8th Podcast of Christmas Expanded Notes
TV Watching…Awards Cometh, I Get It Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom premiered on Friday on Netflix. From IMDB, Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable “Mother of the Blues”. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play. Ma Rainey the … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…8th Podcast of Christmas Expanded Notes
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Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Christmas Music, FroBird, ST Discovery, The Stand
FroBird is still Fluttering encouraging as it swoops and burst into song. My Amazon Music Black Christmas Playlist has become Leslie Odom Jr Smokey Robinson… And Luther Vandross Heavy…But actually this skinny Luther. Star Trek Discovery Ships of Star Trek ST Discovery Logs–This week’s Chilling Personal Log Mirror Universe Burnham ST Recap The episodes we … Continue reading Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy…Christmas Music, FroBird, ST Discovery, The Stand
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TNFRO is Reading…About Cardinals and Reflections During the “COVIK-Panorama”
Where does FroBird Go? When I get vaccinated against COVIK next spring and I truly feel safe traveling, I plan on doing some Bird peeping in the Southern part of FroBird’s habitat, looking out for my beautiful feathered spirit bird and listening to his song What does he eat? Self Isolation I have been asking … Continue reading TNFRO is Reading…About Cardinals and Reflections During the “COVIK-Panorama”
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TNFro Is Reading…10th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Beautiful Songbird Leontyne Price and Laughing and Seat Dancing to Megan thee Stallion Santa Remix
Still Leaning into my spirt animal, FroBird. This is a beautiful bird! Plus I like how the photo displays with the blog post! His beautiful color and magical song. The difference between the female and the male Cardinal is astounding. But I did notice the female Cardinal is no joke some actual have different degrees … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…10th of 12 Podcasts of Christmas Beautiful Songbird Leontyne Price and Laughing and Seat Dancing to Megan thee Stallion Santa Remix
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The 11th of the 12 Podcast of Christmas Series
The Twelve Days of Christmas- On the second day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:2 northern Robinsand a Cardinal in a Pear Tree My spirit bird, FroBird, travels searches for food… and companionship. Why does this couple look like they are fussing? although a bit of a loner. But still stops to create beautiful … Continue reading The 11th of the 12 Podcast of Christmas Series
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TNFroIsReading Podcast Notes December 13, 12 Podcasts Of Christmas Series
12 Days of Christmas What Does that Mean to Me FroBird…My Spirit Animal My nickname is Tweety Bird…Because I have had this adult oversized head since I was probably 2 years old…so much so they thought I had hydrocephalus as a baby. I was a huge kid, 9lbs and some change with … Continue reading TNFroIsReading Podcast Notes December 13, 12 Podcasts Of Christmas Series
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RADISHES In SPACE
Wait what? No this is not a review of a bad 60s low budget horror movie. NASA has been devoted to finding ways to provide fresh nutritious food to astronauts in space since the Apollo missions. No more TANG, no more dehydrated egg byproducts. Shocking to know what triggers an idea for a blog. As … Continue reading RADISHES In SPACE
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Stamped Conclusion Section 3 and Section 5
Section 3 1826-1879 Honest Abe, The Last partially trustworthy Republican I summarized or used portions of section 3 of this book in a previous podcast but I don’t recall writing an extensive analysis of these chapters. This time period spans Georgian to the beginning of the Victorian period through the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and … Continue reading Stamped Conclusion Section 3 and Section 5
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Stamped Section 4 from 1868-1963
The Beatings Go On and On I call it the beatings go on because is part of a violent part of the American civilian black experience. They was an industrial revolution spreading through America after the destructive Civil War. Reconstruction was a means to rebuild the country and integrate newly freed slaves and poor whites … Continue reading Stamped Section 4 from 1868-1963
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More Thanksgiving Reflections in the Time of COVI-K, What about your friends?
***No, that’s not a misspelling if you understand language in what I call Vintage-Black-folk-Speak. Change in the ending means, this -ish is real. This is not a drill. Sit your ass down, wash your G-D hands and wear an F-in mask, Period.*** Exhale, Namaste. I have been cruising over 5000 photos spanning this decade and I … Continue reading More Thanksgiving Reflections in the Time of COVI-K, What about your friends?
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Thanksgiving In the time of COVI-K
I dedicate this blog post to 2 cool individuals that I love and get to call family, my aunt Melody “Vern” Brown and Milton Brown. And no, that’s not a misspelling if you understand language in what I call Vintage-Black-folk-Speak. Vintage Black Folks, have a way to emphasize the seriousness of a disaster, storm, or … Continue reading Thanksgiving In the time of COVI-K
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Stamped Section 2, From 1743–1846
I am who I am. Black, cys-gender, heterosexual. I work hard and I read to relax. This is how I see myself, and I really could care less how others perceive me. These are the things I don’t want to change about me. But I am willing to accept and pivot to accept and respect … Continue reading Stamped Section 2, From 1743–1846
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TNFro Wants Us To Pursue Joy
What does that mean exactly? It means surrounding yourself with people And memories that make you smile or brings happy memories. If you need kittens or my preference is a loop eared #cutedog named #ethelmertz Each day endeavor to be joyful and bring joy to others, or to just 1 person.
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TNFro Is Reading…FroBird Is Back, NYT Book Review, Binge Watching Harlem and Finding Joy in Being in the Moment
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dtujp-114ae1f FroBird This is another episode of TNFroIsReading Being in the moment for the holidays, finding my joy, and spreading it with others. I Went Outside Today Art Basel In Chattanooga Check out Art by Adrienne. Bridge 2, Art By Adrienne I love Books, But NYTimes Book Review Cracks me Up—Why Binge-Worthy … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…FroBird Is Back, NYT Book Review, Binge Watching Harlem and Finding Joy in Being in the Moment
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TNFro wants people to just be for real
http://www.huffpost.com/entry/bond-set-at-combined-1-million-for-parents-of-michigan-suspect_n_61ab8e5fe4b0ae9a42bd4d1d When the parents wildin’ and don’t know restraint, can you expect the child…a CHILD to be responsible? Anger, that these sociopaths had a child and released him on this community, armed… what is going on? And his posts violated terms of service on Facebook, but Mark #Zuckenburger in the the name of Bootsie, didn’t … Continue reading TNFro wants people to just be for real