Tag Archives: popular culture

Making Family Drama Where There Isn’t Any

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

In each family a story is playing itself out, and each family’s story embodies its hope and despair. –Augustus Napier Peace, ATreeGrowsinBklyn

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My Childhood Soundtrack Remixed for Adulthood Listening

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Like many folks I grew up with the aid of the local PBS (Public Broadcasting Service).  Programs such as Sesame Street, Zoom, Hodgepodge Lodge and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood were often playing in the background at home. These programs … Continue reading →

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Sh*t (Transplanted) New Yorkers Say

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Hi F&F, This video was shared with me by a friend and fellow native New Yorker, Monique.  It cracked me up. A word of WARNING – This is NOT a tutorial for the newly transplanted resident.  Yes, New Yorkers have … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day: What Gift to Give to the Planet that has Everything?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Yes; this is my second post of the day; and yes – two posts in one day is a first for me. You are either thinking  Yippee!; I’m so lucky; my cup “runneth over” – more juicy tasty … Continue reading →

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A Leisure for Less Post: Me Time Means so Much More When you Volunteer

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Hi F&F, The aim of my Leisure for Less (LfL) posts are to share discoveries of fun activities to fill your time; without emptying your pockets.  The posts are about having quality “me time” experiences.  This LfL post may seem … Continue reading →

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Happy Kwanzaa!!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by
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Rack Starz – The “Slutifying” of Skilled and Accomplished Women to Make a Buck

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Hi F&F, A promotion for Rack Starz just hit my Twitter feed today. It was a tweet to invite people to enter a drawing for a launch party prizepack.   I was curious about it; so I decided to check it … Continue reading →

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And now for a Brief Message from the Grinch That Stole Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Hi F&F, I used to love Halloween; back when it was an innocent dress up holiday for little kids. Now… not so much. It’s been ruined and coopted by hipsters trying to make a statement by donning overly thought out … Continue reading →

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If you Loved me You’d call Less

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Hi F&F, Cell phones, smartphones, iPads and netbooks; all this technology to foster communication so we can work better, live better and love  better. Are we? I suspect Congressman Anthony Weiner, his wife and his cyber courtesans are  pondering a similar … Continue reading →

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