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Getting to MORE…

April 14, 2013
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Are you looking for more out of life? I listen to Our Daily Bread and other inspirational media on occasion…this topic was recently addressed. There is no special potion you can concoct to make this happen. But these tips might help you through today, tomorrow, and the next day! Give more attention to the things that are sources of love and satisfaction versus those things that drain you. Wherever our energy goes is where our experiences…

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Baby soft skin…

March 27, 2013
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At my students’ recent performance, one of the parents asked, “What are you doing to your skin? It seems you look younger and younger every day.” Hmmm. I was wondering, just how young do I look!? I do try my best to take it as a compliment when I’m told that I look very young. However as a 31-year-old, being mistaken at times for a high school student is not very fun. But her statement…

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Jean and Marcus Baylor

December 21, 2012
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Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Marcus and Jean Baylor.  The Suite Soul Spot Concert Series, in association with VanitaApplebum Entertainment Services, brought Frank McComb to St. Louis along with Marcus on drums and Jean as a vocalist.  And oh what a show it was!  It was the first time the Baylors worked with Frank and it’s a tour that really needs to be traveling to all cities *nudges your local music promoter*.…

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It’s my birthday!!

December 11, 2012
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Well, not MY actual BIRTHday, rather my site’s birthday!!   One year ago I created My Natural Reality with the vision of expanding my writing skills, growing my networking skills, and publicizing the skills other exude! As a thank you to those who have supported by clicking a link, purchasing a product, sharing a kind word, and so on…here’s my thanks to you! (You must have a valid U. S. shipping address and be 18…

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December 3, 2012
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I’m thankful for each and every one of my opportunities!! Among those is interviewing artists who I’ve admired for years.  Not only will I see Bilal in concert for the second time this month, but I had a chance to speak with him about his music. Not to put Bilal in a box, but if he had to give his sound a genre, he’d call it “rocky-soul-funk-acid-jazz”. According to his Facebook page, “Bilal was swept…

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Rock the Vote!

November 6, 2012
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Politically Correct: Obamacare(s) A repost from Nicole on The Seventh District It’s practically impossible to live in D.C and not get involved in politics. Most of DC’s urban professionals are politically active including those in my circle.  A friend of mine created a line of graphic tees properly called obamacare(s) with a positive message and sign of support for our President Barack Obama during the upcoming election. From the creator of Obamacare(s): Given the toxic…

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A love poem to streetlife: YUSEF

October 29, 2012
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Hopefully my peeps know by now that I wear many hats! One being a writer for two magazines.  This is a music review I did for Delux Magazine (based in St. Louis and Atlanta). I hope you take a listen to this brotha’s music and tell him I sent ya! “If you’re going to try, go all the way; otherwise don’t even start”…wise words from the intro off the September release from YUSEF, Jazz &…

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The Musical Artistry of Diggs Duke

October 22, 2012
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Ohh the emails you find when rummaging through your account!! I reached out to this brotha in August…and I’m so sorry I just now realized the email was there, waiting to be posted on my site, offering men inspiration!! *tisk tisk* Shame on me. I was listening to SoundCloud today and his song popped up which reminded me of my request to feature his music and story on my site.  My sincerest apologies, Diggs Duke!…

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Take Us Forward Obama!

October 19, 2012
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My grandmother shared this link with me today.  While my initial thought was “awww this is cute and cheesy” lol I really do appreciate the culturally diverse imagery and the warm fuzzy feeling it gives to consider Barack Obama IS GOING TO BE elected for another term! #claimit I hope you smile and dance a lil’ as you watch this.  And if you haven’t done absentee/advanced voting, be sure to get up bright and early…

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My HAIRspiration for the day: Nuwamba

October 18, 2012
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…yeah, it’s a guy!  Men need HAIRspiration sometimes too:) I first came across this brotha on This is Real Music: http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/articles/61111/Nuwamba-Unusual.php   Here’s Nuwamba performing with Erro

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