Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Deandre Banks is FAMOUS LIKE OBAMA
I would like to give to this WONDERFUL idea my own submission. I actually admire a lot of folks that do not get proper recognition in my eyes, but if I have to pick one person at this very moment it would have to be a brother by the name of Deandre Banks.
Not to put his business out there, but this brother works tirelessly in the community, as an official career but at the same time as his own personal passion. He oversees and assists individuals whom are fatally ill (for over 10 years under and against the Giuliani administration), he assists with community drives which benefit people of color, and he has done some heroic things since I've known him; like leaving one office run by a slacking community-oriented official to stand behind someone whom although has lesser clout in this environment, is a person who seems way more concerned about the condition of our city and abroad. Deandre is the prime example of a changed agent. Instead of adhering to the political machine as we know it; which offered him a promotion, he chose to adhere to his belief in what he does. He chose HIS BELIEF. That's me all the way, so how can I not admire someone like that? Kudos to my brother Deandre!
B Michael L
Not to put his business out there, but this brother works tirelessly in the community, as an official career but at the same time as his own personal passion. He oversees and assists individuals whom are fatally ill (for over 10 years under and against the Giuliani administration), he assists with community drives which benefit people of color, and he has done some heroic things since I've known him; like leaving one office run by a slacking community-oriented official to stand behind someone whom although has lesser clout in this environment, is a person who seems way more concerned about the condition of our city and abroad. Deandre is the prime example of a changed agent. Instead of adhering to the political machine as we know it; which offered him a promotion, he chose to adhere to his belief in what he does. He chose HIS BELIEF. That's me all the way, so how can I not admire someone like that? Kudos to my brother Deandre!
B Michael L
Famous Like Obama Highlights!!!
Greetings Fellow Americans!!! As we progress toward CHANGE and as HISTORY is being made we should stand up and empower one another to change for the better. We are a melting pot that pertain different personalites, gifts, and all have different backgrounds; however we can support AND empower our brothers and sisters. Barak Obama is not the only American that is working toward change so why not be "Famous Like Obama" too. Take a moment now to write a brief blurb about someone that you inspire to be like or who you think needs recognition and they don't get it... Here is the chance to highlight them... Lets come together and empower our brothers and sisters...
Rules:
1. Write up a positive blurb about someone you admire or who you think deserves recognition.
2. Email your blurb to famouslikeobama@gmail.com
3. Forward this email to all your friends/contacts to showcase who you selected to highlight...
PLEASE ONLY POSITIVE BLURBS... These blurbs are only to empower each other!!!
EXAMPLE: I am really excited to be highlighting my mother Christell O'Neal, she has been my support system as a small child and even more so now that I am an adult. Many times people overlook their parents as someone who has to take care of them or support them, however that is not the case. There are many parents that only mother or father a child and is not a support system, best friend, or non-judgemental toward their child. I am really happy that God gave me the parent that I have, because without my mother I would be a train wreck. She was a single mother who worked hard to make me the man that I am today... I have probably let her down in many things that I have done; however she has never judged me at all. Mom I love you and YOU ARE THE EMPOWERING INDIVIDULAL that makes me the man I am today! :-)
Together we can recognize the positive things that happen in our WORLD... Let's make a difference starting with you.... Sign the email, date it and pass it along :-)
Dwight Allen O'Neal 9-24-08
Rules:
1. Write up a positive blurb about someone you admire or who you think deserves recognition.
2. Email your blurb to famouslikeobama@gmail.com
3. Forward this email to all your friends/contacts to showcase who you selected to highlight...
PLEASE ONLY POSITIVE BLURBS... These blurbs are only to empower each other!!!
EXAMPLE: I am really excited to be highlighting my mother Christell O'Neal, she has been my support system as a small child and even more so now that I am an adult. Many times people overlook their parents as someone who has to take care of them or support them, however that is not the case. There are many parents that only mother or father a child and is not a support system, best friend, or non-judgemental toward their child. I am really happy that God gave me the parent that I have, because without my mother I would be a train wreck. She was a single mother who worked hard to make me the man that I am today... I have probably let her down in many things that I have done; however she has never judged me at all. Mom I love you and YOU ARE THE EMPOWERING INDIVIDULAL that makes me the man I am today! :-)
Together we can recognize the positive things that happen in our WORLD... Let's make a difference starting with you.... Sign the email, date it and pass it along :-)
Dwight Allen O'Neal 9-24-08
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Is giving up an option?
I have to say that September has been a very challenging month for me. To kick things off, my body was purging a kidney stone. Next, I came to a realization that I no longer wished to be mistreated by my peers when it came down to my time and contribution so I had to end business relationships and lastly, I had to let go of a romantic relationship. That's alot to take on in one month and even more to share ONLINE. But, I am a leader and I have nothing to hide. I think one of the things that black people pride themselves on is holding on to things. Keeping secrets if you will. I've heard people tell me that in their families, what happens in the home stays in the home. There is no need to tell your business to your neighbor. I totally disagree, it's unhealthy!
What I got from purging things from my life this month is that LIFE GOES ON. There are times when I just wanted to completely give up, throw in the towel if you will, but I can't give up. I have come a very long way in this world and there is a big fat world out there for me to explore. I came to the realization that I've been confining myself to one community and not allowing myself to open up and see what else is out there. Right now it's about exploration for me. I want to wrap my hands around new things and new challenges. One thing I will say about living in New York City is that it will turn you out if you are not careful.
So, if you are going through tough times in your life right now, allow them to be tough but be clear that YOU are in control and YOU can choose to change that situation or situations. Giving up is not an option.
What I got from purging things from my life this month is that LIFE GOES ON. There are times when I just wanted to completely give up, throw in the towel if you will, but I can't give up. I have come a very long way in this world and there is a big fat world out there for me to explore. I came to the realization that I've been confining myself to one community and not allowing myself to open up and see what else is out there. Right now it's about exploration for me. I want to wrap my hands around new things and new challenges. One thing I will say about living in New York City is that it will turn you out if you are not careful.
So, if you are going through tough times in your life right now, allow them to be tough but be clear that YOU are in control and YOU can choose to change that situation or situations. Giving up is not an option.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Five Seconds to AIR REVIEW
You HAVE TO SEE “FIVE SECONDS TO AIR”
By: Kenneth Maxwell
So what do you get when you take 6 talented radio actors in the 1940’s, whose fictional murder mystery ends with a realistic murder? Five seconds to air. So in the original stage play “Five Seconds to Air,” written and directed by Evan Storey and Laura Dickinson audiences are transitioned to ABN’s nighttime broadcast where art imitates life. In this murder mystery audiences get a full ride of entertainment Storey and Dickinson brilliant script comes to life and you cannot keep from laughing through all of the unexpected moments that the cast throws at you. Christina Cataldo comedic timing is perfect, she brings to the stage a modern day Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy), as for Joel Malazita he masters the art of actually living a character and allowing the audiences to see a realistic portrayal and really does bring forth a great level of talent. Halperin, Marino, Pettway, Jordan, and Perry are all a great team of actors who really captures their audiences for the full 90 minutes and each makes you wonder who committed the crime and who may end up dead next. “Five Seconds to Air” really makes you think that you might be watching the radio stage adaptation of “Clue”, however its original content and brilliant cast makes you not want to wait another five seconds to see the second act (you just want to dive right in), this comedy is truly a great opportunity to get out and enjoy a hot new Off Broadway show this up coming weekend.
Additional written material by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr, and Charlotte M. Russell. Produced by Nathan “Seven” Scott, Dwight Allen O’Neal, and Evan Storey.
Remaining Show Dates: 8:00 PM September 11, 12, 13, and 14th or 2:00PM September 13 or 14th
To Buy Tickets in PersonTheatre Row410 West 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10036 Open Daily 12-8pm
Directions to the Show by Subway/BusTake the A/C/E to 42nd Street or the N/Q/R or 1/9 to Times Square.
By: Kenneth Maxwell
So what do you get when you take 6 talented radio actors in the 1940’s, whose fictional murder mystery ends with a realistic murder? Five seconds to air. So in the original stage play “Five Seconds to Air,” written and directed by Evan Storey and Laura Dickinson audiences are transitioned to ABN’s nighttime broadcast where art imitates life. In this murder mystery audiences get a full ride of entertainment Storey and Dickinson brilliant script comes to life and you cannot keep from laughing through all of the unexpected moments that the cast throws at you. Christina Cataldo comedic timing is perfect, she brings to the stage a modern day Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy), as for Joel Malazita he masters the art of actually living a character and allowing the audiences to see a realistic portrayal and really does bring forth a great level of talent. Halperin, Marino, Pettway, Jordan, and Perry are all a great team of actors who really captures their audiences for the full 90 minutes and each makes you wonder who committed the crime and who may end up dead next. “Five Seconds to Air” really makes you think that you might be watching the radio stage adaptation of “Clue”, however its original content and brilliant cast makes you not want to wait another five seconds to see the second act (you just want to dive right in), this comedy is truly a great opportunity to get out and enjoy a hot new Off Broadway show this up coming weekend.
Additional written material by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr, and Charlotte M. Russell. Produced by Nathan “Seven” Scott, Dwight Allen O’Neal, and Evan Storey.
Remaining Show Dates: 8:00 PM September 11, 12, 13, and 14th or 2:00PM September 13 or 14th
To Buy Tickets in PersonTheatre Row410 West 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10036 Open Daily 12-8pm
Directions to the Show by Subway/BusTake the A/C/E to 42nd Street or the N/Q/R or 1/9 to Times Square.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Falling Apart
While many people HATE admitting their age, it is actually something to be thankful for. I remember there was a time when I didn't have to concern myself with what I ate. I didn't care what time I went to bed, I could function on 2 or 3 hours of sleep. I didn't have to exercise or any of the things that I have been challenged to do TODAY.
The other morning about 2:30AM, I woke up with the most excruciating pain in my side. I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom where I began to feel dizzy and light-headed. The next thing I knew, I was laying in the bath tub. I was home alone with no one around to hear my cry for help. It took me back to those days of the commercial, where the woman says "I've fallen and I can't get up". Back in the day, those commercials provided humor for many of us, but I would have never dreamed it would happen to ME. I pulled myself out of the tub and made my way to my cell phone because I figured that I would need to call someone for help. The people I needed to call were stored in my cell phone but not in my memory bank as once upon a time I could recite most people's number, but technology allows us to store so why remember?
I called my best friend who was out of town. I called a close by neighbor who had a truck and was able to pick me up and take me to the hospital. Oh, I left out a very crucial element to this story.... I was passing BLOOD in my urine. I was so scared. I felt like I was falling apart. This had NEVER happened to me before, so why now?
We got to the emergency room and it was pretty quiet, thankfully and there weren't many people waiting to be serviced. They wheeled me in, took all my vitals and drew blood. Four hours later, after a cat scan and an ultra sound, I was informed that I had kidney stones. What? I've heard of gall bladder and kidney stones before, but I had no idea what they really were. Apparently, mineral deposits form and collect around each other getting bigger and bigger and at some point they have to pass.
All I kept wondering is, why is this happening to me? Is this a sign of aging? What was going on? I had been praying and asking God, but of course there is no direct answer. I just took all of this to mean that God was trying to tell me to SLOW DOWN. I had been running around tending to this and that and I hadn't been sleeping or drinking enough fluids. Now I have to start rethinking what I eat and be sure to drink plenty of water. I no longer feel like I'm falling apart, but I'm growing.
BLACK MEN. Tend to your health!
The other morning about 2:30AM, I woke up with the most excruciating pain in my side. I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom where I began to feel dizzy and light-headed. The next thing I knew, I was laying in the bath tub. I was home alone with no one around to hear my cry for help. It took me back to those days of the commercial, where the woman says "I've fallen and I can't get up". Back in the day, those commercials provided humor for many of us, but I would have never dreamed it would happen to ME. I pulled myself out of the tub and made my way to my cell phone because I figured that I would need to call someone for help. The people I needed to call were stored in my cell phone but not in my memory bank as once upon a time I could recite most people's number, but technology allows us to store so why remember?
I called my best friend who was out of town. I called a close by neighbor who had a truck and was able to pick me up and take me to the hospital. Oh, I left out a very crucial element to this story.... I was passing BLOOD in my urine. I was so scared. I felt like I was falling apart. This had NEVER happened to me before, so why now?
We got to the emergency room and it was pretty quiet, thankfully and there weren't many people waiting to be serviced. They wheeled me in, took all my vitals and drew blood. Four hours later, after a cat scan and an ultra sound, I was informed that I had kidney stones. What? I've heard of gall bladder and kidney stones before, but I had no idea what they really were. Apparently, mineral deposits form and collect around each other getting bigger and bigger and at some point they have to pass.
All I kept wondering is, why is this happening to me? Is this a sign of aging? What was going on? I had been praying and asking God, but of course there is no direct answer. I just took all of this to mean that God was trying to tell me to SLOW DOWN. I had been running around tending to this and that and I hadn't been sleeping or drinking enough fluids. Now I have to start rethinking what I eat and be sure to drink plenty of water. I no longer feel like I'm falling apart, but I'm growing.
BLACK MEN. Tend to your health!
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