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What She Say?? Be Kind
I used to scoff at people making this statement. Maybe because of its simplicity or maybe because it sounded more like an admonishment that I was being everything but kind. But then when I started investigating it for myself that’s when I realized, that I was confusing politeness with kindness. Politeness is a fake superficial manner in which required no investment no self reflection. But being kind is an adjective, it is an action. If you are kind to yourself first it’s like exercise memory you will continue and will be kind to others. Let that sit with you for a while. I am being kind to myself. I’ll be kind to others. Very simple. Repeat.
Lean into the spirit of the New Year by counting your blessings, giving to others, and spreading happiness! I know I will!
It is the beginning of a New Year so be kind to your mind and others. Give love to receive love.
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TNFro Is Reading…Grief Healing, Celebrating Black Excellence, Slap Happy, Sweden Can’t Count
Thanks for listening to another episode of TNFro Is Reading! Limited meaningful usage still can lead to copyright claims on YouTube and can mess up your bag, so be careful! Listen to my podcast on Spotify Podbean iTunes Or wherever you listen to podcasts! I am still processing my father’s death. I am celebrating the … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Grief Healing, Celebrating Black Excellence, Slap Happy, Sweden Can’t Count
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TNFro Shorts…Reflecting On Easter and The Passion and Healing From Grief
I am still learning that copyright free on You Tube is a deep abyss of confusion. If someone or the technology recognizes even a part of a copyrighted melody, there is no monetization for you… Reflecting on the meaning of the Passion my personal spiritual walk and healing from Grief. Who knew Our Father, was … Continue reading TNFro Shorts…Reflecting On Easter and The Passion and Healing From Grief
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TNFro Shorts…COVID Shenanigans and Sweden…Yo The Math Ain’t Mathing
How in the ham-sandwich you mishandle an entire pandemic and you land a senior position in the WHO Tegnell??? Who did you pay off or sleep with and for how much USD or Euros and did you use sex-enhancing drugs??? I’m confused. I am threatened with disciplinary action when I answer a yes or no … Continue reading TNFro Shorts…COVID Shenanigans and Sweden…Yo The Math Ain’t Mathing
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TNFro Is A 50 Year Old Orphan…Rest In Power Clifton Robert Baxter
I am a 50-year-old orphan, nothing prepares you for the sudden and violent death of a parent. My father is a homicide victim of someone he considered a son leaving his actual children in turmoil. https://www.pilotonline.com/news/crime/vp-nw-cola-beale-case-20220330-2hb7pcqf6jevhmpia3lxesfgoa-story.html Worst Law and Order Episode Ever… You help plan the memorial and create Apple Playlist as if the deceased … Continue reading TNFro Is A 50 Year Old Orphan…Rest In Power Clifton Robert Baxter
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TNFro Back Back! Entering a season of reflection and mindfulness…
Shout out to @wordpresssupport, I am back in the saddle, thanks so much!! This episode was produced March 27th, my references are dated in terms of the shenanigans that have transpired over the past few weeks, from the slap happy #WillSmith to white Americans cashing in and overreacting for their own selfish gains to the … Continue reading TNFro Back Back! Entering a season of reflection and mindfulness…
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TNFro Is Celebrating Women’s History Month…Ava Duvernay Is Featured On The Cover Of Instyle Magazine
Ava DuVernay is featured on the cover of InStyle Magazine, where she talks about the intersection between beauty and labor. DuVernay is a well-known… Ava Duvernay Is Featured On The Cover Of Instyle Magazine
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TNFro Is…Standing With Ukraine
You have to view this on demand or YouTube, but his speech was powerful… He has a dream (riff on Dr. MLK) He has a need… Google will match your donations to the following organizations 100% will go directly to these organizations. Donate today!
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TNFro Is…Trippin’. Time Sprung Forward, But I am Still Here!
I thought having a professional company editing my podcast, TNFro Is Reading would give me an edge but turning the an episode in 4 days early only means you get it 5 days late…is a bit of an issue. So enjoy me and Ethel Mertz, my dog, not enjoying the snow.
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Dine Diaspora announces 5th annual ‘Black Women in Food’ Awards 2022 honorees
Dine Diaspora announces their 2022 amazing list of celebrated and ground-breaking Black women including judges: Bon Appetit’s Editor-in-Chief Dawn … Dine Diaspora announces 5th annual ‘Black Women in Food’ Awards 2022 honorees Also celebrating the African Grandmothers Not Known until now…contributing and influencing the culture through food In this incredible volume, Somali chef Hawa Hassan and food writer … Continue reading Dine Diaspora announces 5th annual ‘Black Women in Food’ Awards 2022 honorees
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Dr. Bernice King visiting Utah to support Women Who Succeed
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – Women Who Succeed, a program of Success in Education, is bringing a world-recognized speaker and civil rights … Dr. Bernice King visiting Utah to support Women Who Succeed The ancestors are so proud of her!! Chip off the old Coretta and Dr Martin Luther King Block!
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Stand With Ukraine…The World Sees You
No place for this brutality in a civilized world. The War, because that is what it is, must end. A Prayer for Ukraine As the world watches the events unfolding in Ukraine, we want to remind our global Community of the power they have—the power of prayer. Prayer brings hope. Prayer unites. Prayer strengthens. Let’s join … Continue reading Stand With Ukraine…The World Sees You
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TNFro Is Reading…Celebrating Womens History Month
Just published a new episode of my Podcast Available here through the Anchor.fm player, Spotify, Amazon, iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts!(15 platforms and counting.) Also, I will be highlighting female authors all this month as part of my celebration of Womens History Month. Navigate to Chattabooks to purchase these books and to discover … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Celebrating Womens History Month
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TNFro Is Celebrating Women’s History Month…And The Life of Ja’Net Du’ Bois AKA Willona Woods…
This is Women’s History Month, and with the announcement of the death of the iconic Johnny Brown, Bookman, from Good Times… I wanted to pay homage to another great actress today. The late great Ja’Net Du’Bois. Known for her iconic role as Willona Woods on Good Times but her long career spans stage, small and … Continue reading TNFro Is Celebrating Women’s History Month…And The Life of Ja’Net Du’ Bois AKA Willona Woods…
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The Life And Legacy Of Coretta Scott King
Source: Mario Geo / Getty Coretta Scott King wasn’t just the wife of an American hero, she was an icon in her own right and her accomplishments … The Life And Legacy Of Coretta Scott King
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Celebrating Women’s History Month—Today’s Quote
“Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” – Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Today’s Quote
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ROAD-TRIP!!!! Thanet Open Studios is back for 2022 and applications to take part are open now
Thanet Open Studios returns this summer after a three-year break. Artists and makers will be opening up studios and homes Thanet Open Studios is back for 2022 and applications to take part are open now
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Ukrainian Grandmothers Rule!!!
This reel showing this grandmother first berating then handing this Russian soldier sunflower seeds because she is confident to find where his dead body lies as the sunflowers spring up is straight gangsta!! She fresh outta… Ukrainians rule! Ukrainian sovereignty!!
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TNFro Is Celebrating Women’ History Month
The flavor of most of my blog posts celebrates food and libations. Actually I have fun discovering different takes on traditional meals. To celebrate Womens History Month I wanted to celebrate master blender, Victoria Eady Butler…follow and read the story of Black owned Uncle Nearest and this Queen!
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TNFro’s Back With Another Podcast Episode
I really want as many people to listen to my Podcast and read my blog and follow me on social media and laugh at my opinions and learn something or at least fact check me an accidentally learn something. This is a podcast that produced itself. I had to submit it for editing to keep … Continue reading TNFro’s Back With Another Podcast Episode
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Ukraine Is Still Standing!!
Fight! I pray for peace but there appears peace is not coming soon. I pray for the continued strength and unity of the Ukrainian people. My heart fills with joy at the bankers and former Ukrainian Presidents taking up arms in defense of the Sociopath from Russia. The Ukrainian people are prepared to go toe … Continue reading Ukraine Is Still Standing!!
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Repost–Back to Yummy…Young, Stormy Lust — Big Little Meals
We feel like we’re an intimate part of the NYTimes and the WaPo news these days. Whether the news is about Grace Young, or Stormy Daniels, or Erika Lust, we’re – at the very most – one handshake or Facetime away from them – and fame! If you’ve read our blog for long, you know […] … Continue reading Repost–Back to Yummy…Young, Stormy Lust — Big Little Meals
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Ukraine is Standing Together
This video post by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is powerful…strength, resist tyranny!! “Glory To The Defenders of Ukraine!”-President Volodymyr Zelensky, 2022
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The Ukraine Crisis-What Did the US do?
In her latest newsletter, Heather asks a question related to the Ukraine crisis that I thought would be interesting to ask as a standalone to see how… The Ukraine Crisis I am a bit perturbed that we are still dealing with the fall out dealing with our own former White House Sociopath. #chump in his … Continue reading The Ukraine Crisis-What Did the US do?
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Repost-Yeah Ms. Burgess, Black Girls Rock!! BBC Studios Sets Lorraine Burgess as Chief Financial Officer — Variety
Lorraine Burgess has been confirmed as chief financial officer at BBC Studios after serving as interim CFO since July 2021. Burgess will report into chief executive Tom Fussell. Producer-distributor BBC Studios is U.K. broadcaster BBC’s largest commercial subsidiary, which contributed sales of £1.25 billion ($1.7 billion) in the 2020/2021 financial year. Burgess’ role is key… BBC … Continue reading Repost-Yeah Ms. Burgess, Black Girls Rock!! BBC Studios Sets Lorraine Burgess as Chief Financial Officer — Variety
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TNFro Is Reading…Podcast Notes and Social Media Roundup
I posted an additional Podcast In Celebration of opening day for NASCAR at Daytona 500…yes there are many Black NASCAR fans and NASCAR is more integrated than the NFL, 23XI co-owned by Michael Jordan, TrackHouse Racing co-owned by Pitbull…go figure. NASCAR on Instagram I realize my social media habits are really connected to how I … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Podcast Notes and Social Media Roundup
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Episode 46…Daytona 500 Opening Day 2022…Yes, there are Black Nascar Fans and NASCAR Is very melanated.
I submitted what I thought was my usual type of posting to @BritonMedia with the hopes of receiving the edited file by this afternoon…dude as of this post no Podcast and I go to bed at 8 PM EST soooo I am glad I recorded Daytona 500 opening Day and I think I got a … Continue reading Episode 46…Daytona 500 Opening Day 2022…Yes, there are Black Nascar Fans and NASCAR Is very melanated.
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Repost-Maison Pickle NYC – Love at First Bite?
Hi friends, welcome back! I alluded to quite a few future restaurant posts in my Foodie Friday posts, and now that the holidays are over, I’m finally… Maison Pickle NYC – Love at First Bite? I almost want to risk traveling to go on a foodie tour…who’s with me???
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Repost-Who is the “new Samantha” in the SATC reboot?
The wait is over: , the first two episodes of And Just Like That…, the reboot of Sex and the City, are available on HBO MAX.After six seasons ending … Who is the “new Samantha” in the SATC reboot? I’m not sure if she is… all I know she is wearing the heck out of … Continue reading Repost-Who is the “new Samantha” in the SATC reboot?
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‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’—>Do We? Director W. Kamau Bell Explains Why Fans Need to Reevaluate Their Idols
W. Kamau Bell understood the complicated task he was taking on by making a documentary exploring the thorny cultural legacy of Bill Cosby. “We Need … ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ Director W. Kamau Bell Explains Why Fans Need to Reevaluate Their Idols
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Happy Monday Morning! The Super Bowl 2022 Half-Time Was Lit!!
Ok the NFL with Jay-Zs backing delivered one of the most iconic and amazing half-time spectaculars! Dope Music filled with Nostalgia from a time when I could actually move freely, knee-pain free! Right up there with Michael Jackson, Prince…review the tapes and get back to me…I mean really, they were Crypt-walking on center field, I … Continue reading Happy Monday Morning! The Super Bowl 2022 Half-Time Was Lit!!
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TNFro Is Reading…Podcasting Raging Against Willful Mediocrity
The extended notes are for my podcast on Anchor.fm but I now subscribe to a service that going forward will be editing my Podcasts. This actually is my 4th Year as a Podcaster… I spend so much time on social media and since my post with links so visual media tend to perform better, I … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…Podcasting Raging Against Willful Mediocrity
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24 Black Chefs You Should Know
Black chefs and cooks have helped shape the way Americans eat since the country’s earliest days. They brought ingredients and culinary techniques to … 24 Black Chefs You Should Know
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Q&A: Art + Soul Chef Alexander Smalls
We’re a few days away from the best party of the year, Art + Soul, celebrating the PAMM Fund for African American Art on Saturday, February 5, 2022. … Q&A: Art + Soul Chef Alexander Smalls
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Randy McKinnon (‘Notes From a Young Black Chef’)
On track to play professional football, McKinnon called his sports agent from the airport and told him he was going to quit and become a writer. He … Randy McKinnon (‘Notes From a Young Black Chef’)
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Black History–Zora Neale Hurston
“I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions.” – … Black History–Zora Neale Hurston
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Episode 44 TNFro Is Reading…Blog and Social Media Recap, Lifestyle Streaming Movies and Ranting About Ethel, Janet Documentary, COVID Shenanigans, Medical Advances, and Book Banning
Extended Podcast Notes for TNFro Is Reading Podcast on Anchor. fm and Spotify Many Additions to Chattabooks and Still More Fall out from banning of Maus and Whoopi Goldberg’s 2 Week Suspension from ABCs, The View…Reaction mixed on Social Media, but a broader discussion is happening .@Yair_Rosenberg: Whoopi Goldberg’s suspension from The View cut off … Continue reading Episode 44 TNFro Is Reading…Blog and Social Media Recap, Lifestyle Streaming Movies and Ranting About Ethel, Janet Documentary, COVID Shenanigans, Medical Advances, and Book Banning
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Yummy Repost—-Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I can tell you with 100% certainty that I did not make this yummy pie 🥧 with the Florida berries I bought at #publix… Our grocery store had 3 quarts of strawberries for $5.00 this week and I couldn’t pass them up. I had rhubarb from our garden already in my freezer. … Strawberry Rhubarb … Continue reading Yummy Repost—-Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
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Repost-Why Black Writers Matter
“Black writers matter because we are the credible sources of our stories.” Why Black Writers Matter
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The Melanated Nerd Says Check On Your Strong Friends
Don’t think you know someone by the façade they present on social media. Check on your friends ask them to hard questions. How are you really doing? Are you OK? Wish them well give them encouragement even though they swipe away those things. And if you find that they really aren’t doing well try to … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Says Check On Your Strong Friends
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The Melanated Nerd Is Rolling Her Eyes At COVID Shenanigans, Book Banning, Makeup Application, The Chapelle Problem, Nathaniel Grant Deportation to Liberia
This is the expansion of the notes from TNFro is Reading Podcast. Campaign Against Mediocrity…Reading and Discussing Banned Books and discovering why it’s so dope to be Black, the State of TN re-enslaved a free man of color, Nathanial Grant, to force him to earn his passage back to Africa after he was deported. I … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Rolling Her Eyes At COVID Shenanigans, Book Banning, Makeup Application, The Chapelle Problem, Nathaniel Grant Deportation to Liberia
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The Melanated Nerd Is Aggressively Pursuing Happiness
Posting a bit late but still realizing I made it to the end of a dope week! I have discovered putting on makeup can actually be therapeutic. The Audio portion of the video will be part of my Podcast TNFro Is Reading on Sunday. I completely agree, I am so confused in the beginning! Really … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Aggressively Pursuing Happiness
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The Melanated Nerd Is Asking What Does Montell Jordan and Florida Line Have In Common?
Today the sun rose clear and bright and I am alive to see it! I live in a city where @taconooga exists! OMG mango guacamole is a thing and it is righteous! The commonality between Montell and Florida Georgia Line both different musical genres but made it to my music list for today. You have … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Asking What Does Montell Jordan and Florida Line Have In Common?
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The Melanated Nerd Is Shaking A Tail-feather Positioning Myself For Maximum Joy
I never had time to think about personal happiness and joy and actively seeking both. There are real and imagined roadblocks that keep you from being happy. It is possible to seriously be happy and satisfied without having to bungee jump or go over waterfalls in a barrel. It is possible to look forward to … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Shaking A Tail-feather Positioning Myself For Maximum Joy
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The Melanated Nerd Is Streaming Movies That Make Me Bop…Happy Feet Will Take You To Church!
I am on a posting quest and sharing movies and the music that will get you moving in your seat! It has been a number years since I have watched this movie. I had forgotten just how beautiful the graphics are and how lit the music is! It is hysterical that I have permanently moved … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Streaming Movies That Make Me Bop…Happy Feet Will Take You To Church!
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TNFro Is Reading…COVID and RIPower, Book Banning, Adding to Theme Music, and Reading from 4 Bridges
This episode is talking about the latest in COVID Shenanigans, Book Banning and Whitewash continuation, chair dancing, and reading from 4 Bridges Over Chattanooga. Check out Dale’s Angels Inc Blog for notes from this episode and other subjects. All music in the podcast is credit and available for immediate streaming on iTunes or wherever you … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…COVID and RIPower, Book Banning, Adding to Theme Music, and Reading from 4 Bridges
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The Melanated Nerd Is Watching Movies and having an uneventful Saturday…Word Up!
No I’m not having a TIA or stroke I’m just enjoying laying on the couch with my dog watching movies I have never heard of. The Assistant Please Stand By…Dakota Fanning as an autistic woman who writes a 400 page screenplay for a Star Trek Contest, hmmmm. When did John Walsh get kicked off America’s … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Watching Movies and having an uneventful Saturday…Word Up!
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The Melanated Nerd Is Changing Clothes and Dusting My Shoulders Off! 🌞
Today is a Boogie Down to Jay-Z Black Album kind of day! These songs make me happy within the first few opening bars. I am enjoying the moment but also reminded of where I was and what I was doing when I first heard these songs 2003. I remember this was my last year of … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Changing Clothes and Dusting My Shoulders Off! 🌞
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The Melanated Nerd Is…Walking It Out and Shaking It Like A Polaroid Picture…No Not Having a Seizure🌞
Today is supposed to be the warmest of the next 2 weeks. If I don’t do anymore than circle the pool getting crunk to UNK …well as much as a chubby middle age chick with a bad knee can. But I will also Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture, but if I down still shaking … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is…Walking It Out and Shaking It Like A Polaroid Picture…No Not Having a Seizure🌞
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The Melanated Nerd…Is Walking On ☀️
Simply getting up stretching my back stretching my hamstrings before marching in place for 5 minutes my mind actually perks up to allow me to settle down. I can focus my thoughts to produce words of encouragement and kindness. I choose to start my day on a positive note and keep it going throughout the … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd…Is Walking On ☀️
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TNFro Is Reading…Reflecting on MLK, Manifestation of the Dream, RIP Shabba Do, Chattabook Additions(republished from Jan 18 2021)
“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(republished from Jan 18 2021)
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The Melanated Nerd Is Reading and Streaming Snowpiercer
What do you do if you have a lot to say? When the thoughts are tumbling over and over in your mind, screaming to get out… Well if the thoughts are commanding in nature, you may want to drop in on your psychiatrist and get a medication adjustment. Or you create a Podcast like mine. … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Reading and Streaming Snowpiercer
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TNFro Is Reading…First Podcast of the New Year!!! Fussing About COVID, News, Book Banning, Streaming Amazing TV, Reading from Four Bridges
First Official Full Podcast of the New Year!! I have no reason to be sad or mad…well except with RONA and governmental inaction… I am being kind to my mind by trying to make sense of conservative backlash. Feels as if we are back in the 1950s or a scene from Footloose. I talk about … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…First Podcast of the New Year!!! Fussing About COVID, News, Book Banning, Streaming Amazing TV, Reading from Four Bridges
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The Melanated Nerd Is Reading The 1619 Project And Writing A Prospective As A Descendant Of The Middle Passage Victims
Do You Even know what the Middle Passage is? Did you know the arrival of 20 Angolans in August of 1619 arrived 1 full year before the Puritans landed at Plymouth Rock and would spark race based slavery that would define race relations for another 400 years and we are still trying reconcile this in … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Reading The 1619 Project And Writing A Prospective As A Descendant Of The Middle Passage Victims
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The Melanated Nerd, Is Adding More Books To Her Banned Booklist, An Unintended Effect of Right Wing Nonsense. Dear Karens, Have A Seat
I just realized my featured image will tick off any conservative that wants to suppress the BLM message and opinion of anyone of color. Well stop reading here because you are going to hate most of what I have to say then. The idea of censorship and book banning in 2022 is so repulsive to … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd, Is Adding More Books To Her Banned Booklist, An Unintended Effect of Right Wing Nonsense. Dear Karens, Have A Seat
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The Melanated Nerd Is…Lowkey Anglophile and Q2 Platinum Preparation
Still moving content to Anchor.fm So lowkey, I do own several tiaras and matching bling, don’t judge, and celebrated my 40th birthday in London during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Too Boujee and so much fun. So me posting an episode specifically talking about an unlikely melanated royal during the run up to the Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is…Lowkey Anglophile and Q2 Platinum Preparation
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The Melanated Nerd Is…Moving Content And Being Reflective This Sunday
I am still moving content to Anchor.fm Even in the drearist of days I am grateful because I never really thought I would be where I am. But grateful and happy with the ride! Remember simple blessings, and be happy in the moment. Seek, Dream, Hustle, Repeat. All music in the podcast is credit and … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is…Moving Content And Being Reflective This Sunday
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The Melanated Nerd Is Watching…From Absurdity to Heartbreaking, Don’t Look Up and Let The World See
From the absurd to heartbreaking describes my TV viewing options this clear and cold Saturday. Out of laziness, I am always trying to figure out how I’m going to combine technology with old-school writing. I love the look and feel of paper. I love my Smythson of Bond Street notebook, my blue paper or a … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Watching…From Absurdity to Heartbreaking, Don’t Look Up and Let The World See
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The Melanated Nerd…Is Better 365 days After The 2021 Riots. Now the Rest of Ya’ll…Girl
First of all as per usual, I am still moving my more compelling podcast episodes to Anchor.fm. But ya’ll have to download and listen wherever you listen to Podcasts. All Music credited and available to Stream on iTunes,1 Podcast Playlist I talk about Black and Brown Excellence, TN Eats and Music, Reading from my Sci-Fi … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd…Is Better 365 days After The 2021 Riots. Now the Rest of Ya’ll…Girl
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TNFro Is Moving Content to Anchor and Reflecting on COVID and Jan 6th 2021
This episode is from an earlier episode I moved to Anchor.fm. Again Please Listen and let me know what you think! Or you can leave a brief message at the following link https://anchor.fm/felicia-marie-baxter/message. Non-trolley messages will be read on the show! I talk about COVID Shenanigans and Debunking Myths, I had a Guest Blogger, Vaccine Hesitancy … Continue reading TNFro Is Moving Content to Anchor and Reflecting on COVID and Jan 6th 2021
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The Melanated Nerd…Moving Into The New Year With Joy But Still Fussing
I have been smarting from an assessment from my snarky cousin on why he couldn’t work with me. The reality is I was not worth his effort because I had less than 1-million followers or views. Cool, you were willing to jack me for grocery money, and condescend that I was not good enough. Cool. … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd…Moving Into The New Year With Joy But Still Fussing
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The Melanated Nerd Mourning the Loss of Betty aka Rose Nylund White, Moving Content to Anchor.fm
I am happy this year 2022 has started, and 2021 an apparent extension of 2020 Dumpster fire ended, and I wish all peace and joy in the New Year as we sit under a Tornado Watch in Chattanooga TN, but I am still blessed! I published these episodes earlier in 2021 all available for immediate … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Mourning the Loss of Betty aka Rose Nylund White, Moving Content to Anchor.fm
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TNFro Has Started The Party Early…End the Year How You Want To Live In the Next
I created a lot of great content that did not end up in the rotation or downloaded. It’s ok to have a passion for creation, but if no one sees it or listens, what exactly is the point? I am glad I am moving this content to share with others across 10 platforms…Also I want … Continue reading TNFro Has Started The Party Early…End the Year How You Want To Live In the Next
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TNFro Is Being Kind But Still Fussing, Eating, Editing my Sci-Fi Book Listeners, and Playing with my dog, Ethel Mertz Baxter
I used to scoff at people making this statement. Maybe because of its simplicity or maybe because it sounded more like an admonishment that I was being everything but kind. But then when I started investigating it for myself that’s when I realized, that I was confusing politeness with kindness. Politeness is a fake superficial … Continue reading TNFro Is Being Kind But Still Fussing, Eating, Editing my Sci-Fi Book Listeners, and Playing with my dog, Ethel Mertz Baxter
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TNFro is Reading…WTF COVID Shenanary, Eating, Listening, Writing-Black Girl Down, and Shaking It Like A Polaroid Picture…
Still Moving Content to Anchor.fm COVID Shenanigans…No the Vaccine will not make your testicles swell, but an STD will…I posted this episode when there was Nicki Minaj someone in her family saying the vaccine gave him testicular edema, and we knew he was lying…I also find dispelling lies about COVID is difficult when the governmental … Continue reading TNFro is Reading…WTF COVID Shenanary, Eating, Listening, Writing-Black Girl Down, and Shaking It Like A Polaroid Picture…
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TNFro Is…Fresh Out of Excuses
Still moving content to Anchor.fm I am listening to episodes, and the content was interesting with Audio made better by #audacity. I am glad I worked out the bugs on my PC He doesn’t consider himself disabled he just has to figure out a different way to get it done ✅ Desmond Blair, Afro-Punk Artist … Continue reading TNFro Is…Fresh Out of Excuses
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TNFro is Reading…And Podcasting-GURRL What Ya Do Doing and What You Talking About?
I am still moving content to Anchor.fm COVID Musings…More in COVID Shenanigans, people will drop Acid but don’t trust the vaccine, TN Karens Suing School System because they are trying to keep their raggedy mouth kids safe. Monoclonal Antibodies do work but are time-sensitive. Chair Dancing to New Bops from Drake, Little NasX, and Megan … Continue reading TNFro is Reading…And Podcasting-GURRL What Ya Do Doing and What You Talking About?
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TNFro Is Posting Her Last Podcast of The Year!
I am still moving content to Anchor.fm Please check it out and let me know what you think! This post is an extended note from the latest episode in which I give Side-Eye to the Latest Franken-Rona Surge. Seriously, I am high risk and not trying to die. Nerd News and Year in Review, James … Continue reading TNFro Is Posting Her Last Podcast of The Year!
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4 Bridges Over Chattanooga, Part 4 We Have Worked Too Hard To Be Basic B—s
(I started these short stories as part of my Patreon Premium Content…For a Fiver you too can have access to this and all premium content. Check it out and let me know what you think! Perspective Wanda Byrd) Jackie and I stand watching the CBS news as they report the rising COVID cases and the … Continue reading 4 Bridges Over Chattanooga, Part 4 We Have Worked Too Hard To Be Basic B—s
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TNFro Is Reading…And Still Moving Episodes off of Podbean!!
Fro-Bird’s Back…Back again…TNFro is Off Until Jan 3rd…Tell a Friend…Guess Who’s Back, Guess Who’s Back, Guess Who’s Back…Da-Na-Na-Na-Nah!!(Loop in Eminem Track) Still Moving Content from Podbean to Anchor.fm and 8 other platforms!! I need listeners Check out the Podcast on Anchor.fm or wherever you listen to Podcasts Can you believe it, 3 days to go … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…And Still Moving Episodes off of Podbean!!
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TNFro Is Reading…The Melanated Nerd Strikes Again! Talk About Getting Jacked at Best Buy.com, Franken-Rona, The Imposter Democrat, ST Discovery Spoilers, and Reading 4 Bridges
I am still moving content off Podbean to Anchor.fm In this episode, I rant about getting jacked on Best Buy, Franken-Rona, And Joe Manukin, the Imposter Democrat. This is Sunday, And this episode is Dallas Cowboy and NFL Reference Heavy. Spoilers All Day about ST Discovery, The Examples. I talk about Bruised Starring Halle … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…The Melanated Nerd Strikes Again! Talk About Getting Jacked at Best Buy.com, Franken-Rona, The Imposter Democrat, ST Discovery Spoilers, and Reading 4 Bridges
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The Melanated Nerd Is Writing…4 Bridges Over Chattanooga, Part 3 -How Not To Be A Bitter B—h
4 Bridges Over Chattanooga…So Not Bridges Over Madison County or Is it Just Melanated?
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The Melanated Nerds Is Writing 4 Bridges Over Chattanooga
This is the true story of wretchedness survival in a city in the dirty South. Gig City, Chatta- Boogie to those in the know, my hometown Chattanooga Tennessee.
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TNFro Is Reading…And Moving More Content off of Podbean!
It was the 12 Podcasts of Christmas when my intuition told me…move content off of Podbean! I am now on Anchor.fm! Check it Out and let me know what you think. On the 2nd day of Christmas, my intuition told me, Move 2 more Melanated Nerd podcasts to Anchor, And remind me of the first … Continue reading TNFro Is Reading…And Moving More Content off of Podbean!
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TNFRO Is Celebrating My Dog #Ethel
If You didn’t know, #ethelmertz doesn’t know she is little and she is the most gangsta dog on Forest Ave. How many dogs pose with arm crossed and partial smile? Ethel that’s who! Now you know who runs the world!! Ethel.
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The Melanated Nerd…Wants You to Put 5 On It
Joy, Peace, Love, Hope
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The Melanated Nerd Is Reflecting on Resilience, Hope, Bravery in TN, KY, and Midwest
Pray, Meditate, or Reflect on This Devastation. So much need, and what are we doing to help? We are in the Advent Season Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. In spite of the devastation, they are digging out, grieving, and rebuilding. Getting on with life. People are seriously putting their lives Back together….I notice Mark Cuban … Continue reading The Melanated Nerd Is Reflecting on Resilience, Hope, Bravery in TN, KY, and Midwest
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Melanated Nerd Is…Spreading Christmas Cheer, Spoilers ST Discovery and Just Like That
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vzf6k-1153522 I talk about moving content to Anchor.fm It was necessary. Easier to navigate and it’s free!! If you have not watched Episode 4 of ST Discover All Is Possible or And Just Like That, SITC Reboot on HBO Max, listen to this episode afterward. NASA refuels James Webb and Strahan is In Space … Continue reading Melanated Nerd Is…Spreading Christmas Cheer, Spoilers ST Discovery and Just Like That
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TNFro Is…The Eternal Hype Woman
You are about to blow up! We will be watching your glow up on the edge of our seats! I am not tall. I am a cranky chubby middle aged chick living my best life and hyping up people, because being kind or saying a kind word is free. It really is freeing to be … Continue reading TNFro Is…The Eternal Hype Woman
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TNFro Is Spreading The Joy of The Season
This is the first year ever, I have been in 1 spot long enough to really go all out for the season! Yes, this is me in the reindeer ears because I can’t catch my dog to wear them. LED lights are key, will not take out the power grid due to a power drain. … Continue reading TNFro Is Spreading The Joy of The Season
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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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Side-Eye Side Bar
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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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…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…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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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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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…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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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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Episode 278 TNFro is Reading The Viola and First Ladies, Jenifer M-F ing Lewis,10-Foward or Quarks Pop Round-Up
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7qitj-12222c1 Finishing reading The Viola’s memoir… over there and such and there Bahahahah, Of course, I and my poop cherry tomatoes still be out country by the Viola!!! Jenifer Lewis…The Mama of Black Hollywood and she is hot…Talented, Bipolar Sex Addict Starting in I Love That for you Love does not judge Ten Forward … Continue reading Episode 278 TNFro is Reading The Viola and First Ladies, Jenifer M-F ing Lewis,10-Foward or Quarks Pop Round-Up
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Episode 270 Something…The Viola is Found, 90 Day Meltdown, Star Trek Snoozing, The Kamala Tests Positive, Republican 2 Faced Double Speak and Other Shenary
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xtmwx-1219d90 The Viola over there and such and there Bahahahah, Of course, I and my poop cherry tomatoes still be out country by the Viola!!! 90-Day Fiance, Season 9 Most Hated Cast What I’m watching— 90 day Kansas City Trap Houses and Black-Fishing, 1-Night Scoobie Snacks Picard…Kind of a Snooze COVID VP Harris tested positive … Continue reading Episode 270 Something…The Viola is Found, 90 Day Meltdown, Star Trek Snoozing, The Kamala Tests Positive, Republican 2 Faced Double Speak and Other Shenary