Journalist, producer, and neighbor who enjoys meeting people, being involved in community and living a simple life of respect and harmony. Graduate of Cleveland State University, Ohio B.A. Psychology and Business Administration. Graduate certificate American University, Washington, DC in Film, Radio, Video and Television Broadcast Media; Harvard Institute of Learning in Retirement, Member; DCTV (DC); PGCTV (MD); AIM (VA); CCTV (MA); Chamber of Commerce (AL)& (MD) Mother of three adult sons (husband Houston Brown, Jr. of 20 years deceased/Cancer) Currently a resident of Cambridge, MA. Retired from The Boeing Company occassionally work as a contractor to various corporations/organizations such as Novartis, BioGen, etc. Also I am a BeLive producer/host of "The Ordinary Show" about Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things watch Channel 9 or webseries at myordinaryshow.com cctvcambridge.org and NeighborMedia.org Journalist. I love to read, travel and take pictures of life.Currently serve on Board of Directors CCTV; Fundrasing Committee, Chair
Kate Spade built a "lifestyle brand" in the 1990s before the term even existed
By standard definition, Kate Spade represented the epitome of success. She appeared happy, was married to a handsome famous husband, and together they had a beautiful healthy daughter. Having an estimated net worth of $150 million, Coach recently decided to purchase the Kate Spade brand raising her net worth to a whopping $2.4 billion.
Local aspiring designer Eren Kavaas blends fashion and function with her thrifted, recycled, repurposed, and upcycled creations.
By using clothing, materials, and fabrics that may have had a former life, Eren transforms "has been" to "must have" fashion.
Check out more of Eren's ideas at www.FreeYellowSun.com.
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The last day of February signifies the last day of the study of Black History Month. A word to the wise...stay woke.
Whether it's hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, or floods, disasters come upon us quickly and unexpectedly. A part of us empathize with others, but another part of us believe "it's not likely to happen to me."
September is Emergency Preparedness month, it's time to get ready by at least making a plan. Visit My Ordinary Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr5VxE5X0b4 where we talk about Emergency Preparedness
In the words of a phenomenally wise man, Bishop T.D. Jakes "Get ready, get ready, get ready"
I was reading an interesting article in the Cambridge Chronicle about the old Harvard Square Theater.
The building is located on Church Street and I walk past it every week on my way to class.
It has always caught my eye because of the beautiful nostalgic murals painted on the building's exterior.
The artwork reminds me of simpler happier times. Just puts me in a good mood.
Cambridge is a city of "squares". If you're new to the area or a traveler passing through, it might be a challenge finding the "downtown" area of the town. Once you come to grips with the layout, one can appreciate the culture, attitude, and attributes of the many "squares" of Cambridge. Of course, Harvard Square has been covered in the media lately because of the perceived extinction of it's smaller traditional "mom & pop" style stores that have been around for close to 100 years.
The President of the United States spoke to the nation tonight about race relations
Why now?
Perhaps the exponential numbers of murders of citizens by police officers warranted the conversation
Or it could be the recent murder of police officers by a private citizen?
Whatever the reason,
African American children are crying for their fathers tonight,
Caucasian children are crying for their fathers tonight,
Hispanic and Latino children are crying for their fathers tonight...
because they are not.
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I pause to reflect on why.
Superficially we remember his humanitarian efforts, his walk with Gandhi, talks with Malcolm, negotiations with nations and presidents, and his humble beginnings of marching and breaking bread with everyday people like you and me. His life was truly a testament to what it means to "love thy neighbor".
Subconsciously, what's going on in our minds?
Somewhere nestled between our jubilation and indignation we remember the injustices that he preached against.
