I haven’t said anything about the Oscars, and nothing much (definitely very little positive) about “Precious.” I had issues with the movie in the context of story, subject, society, vision, community. But I certainly respected Mo’Nique’s performance. She owned it, and I wished more of her interpretation of the role was [...]
I don’t know if Kaira “Nikki” Johnson is positioning herself to be a curator, promoter, or impresario for a new generation of visual artists, including herself (graphic artist) but she’s pushing an exhibit of new work by women artists in DC titled “Art of the Soul.” Workshops are included presented by Words Beats & [...]
This music special was recorded last night (24 hours before the original date - Feb. 10 and the DC blizzard). “In Performance at the White House” will broadcast tomorrow (Thursday) February 11 on PBS stations (check local listings). It is heartening to see Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, a member of the original Freedom [...]
This weekend’s $100K speech at the Tea Party Convention was just one of many Sarah moments of the week topped off by the disclosure of her manual “palm pilot” to remember 3 key conservative issues of her fan base: Energy, Tax Budget Cut, Lift American Spirits.
Will someday in time people re-enact the 2008-2009 Palin [...]
Yesterday, I had the pleasure and opportunity to see White House social secretary Desiree Rogers and deputy social secretary Joe Reinstein at a meeting of NATCAP, the national society of government meeting professionals inside the National Archives building in downtown Washington. I have to give NATCAP credit, so far there has been no press [...]
Michelle Obama celebrates her 46th birthday today. Last night Nora’s, an organic restaurant in DC’s Dupont Circle, was the scene for the First Lady’s surprise birthday party. Nora has good food, but I find the mac and cheese a bit pricey especially considering I make my own…from scratch! And my sister’s 3-cheese [...]
Meet Nexi. I was introduced to her via a CBS News special report on American Creativity and innovation - “Where America Stands.” Nexi was born in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab. She is part of an on-going project to develop robots that can help out in the home and [...]
When I learned the Trapeze School New York was coming to DC, I was psyched. I just knew I was going to be flying through the air with the greatest of ease before the year was out. I remember hearing stories about circus school right outside the beltway; and yep, I did see [...]
If Zora were here, she might jump up on the table and dance.
Washington Post (November 16, 2009)
I’m still trying to figure out the Crow Dance?
The first Food and Folklore event at Eatonville Restaurant was a big success with food, company, talk time, and spirit. The maiden launch which coincided with other Zora-themed [...]
Every time I hear a pundit, commentator, or political analyst describe Sarah Palin as someone who can still grow up to be a viable political force my head just spins. Are the 40s the new adolescence? How many teens have I heard say, “I’m just being myself,” “keeping it real” to [...]
