Entertainment, Arts, Culture, Books, Movies/TV, Comics
Writer’s anxiety induced an ungodly force of nature. I blame HBO Access. They announced their Writing Fellowship and like sheep for the slaughter of rejection, I hurried to transform novel into script. On the appointed day of submission, an omen (sharts) foretold my outcome. For Read More …
The story of the Central Park Five is an example of the worst miscarriages of justice – innocent citizens (teenagers) convicted. Five teenagers were falsely accused, demonized, and convicted of rape and assault. They served time in prison until DNA evidence proved their innocence. In Read More …
Congratulations Mary Mougeot! You are the winner of the Ronda-isms 2014 Contest Gift Basket.
My first post to get published is a comedic take on my hair addiction to the creamy crack – a la Chris Rock. Not what I wanted for my maiden voyage, but I will take it. I do need your help. Social media numbers mean Read More …
Art adds value to our world as an expression of life. I do not always understand it, but I appreciate its various forms. Sometimes art imitates life. Other times art is a voice of the people. Such is the case with Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat was Read More …
Don’t judge me. I was fourteen when this happened. That said, if a barking dog approaches and you are with me, every man for himself and God for us all! In the spring of 1986, my family moved from the inner city of Chicago to Read More …
I. Star Wars Palm Sunday starts Holy Week. In Part 1, we visited the Garden of Eden as seen in the analogies with the movie Avatar. Like Adam and Eve’s fall from grace, darkness covered the world in Star Wars. Instead of fallen man, we Read More …
If you’re a sci-fi fan, you secretly harbor an obsession with Christ-like savior symbolism. It is nothing new. Throughout literature, many authors have given their protagonists “savior” complexes. In ancient civilizations, heroes were modeled after demigods and gods. In the perfect Greek tragedy, the hero Read More …
The last article in the Powered for Endurance series is published with Mr. Refined magazine. Part 3 features the journey of Mekka Don from attorney to rapper-entrepreneur. Mekka’s creativity, commitment to his craft, and respect for the growth process encourages me in my dream chasing. Read More …
Part 2 of my endurance series for Mr. Refined Magazine is published. It features an interview with actor, Marchello Lee, from the recently released film Dreams. Marchello’s journey shows that dreaming is only the first step. Patience and endurance are essential to make dreams Read More …
It’s official. A big bum is healthier for women. Don’t hate on me! The blokes at prim and proper Oxford University say so. I am curious what made the tweed clad mates at Oxford decide to study big bums? Who knew that Mr. Darcy and Read More …
For my regular readers, you know I am phobic/allergic to the “m” and “d” words (i.e. dating, marriage, motherhood). Previous blog posts show my angst. Dating-Take Cover I had an anxiety/panic attack when I started dating this summer, that almost turned into catastrophe. Fortunately, he Read More …