In The Spotlight
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Presidential Election Revelation
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Finding Religion
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RAISING BOYS TO BE MEN
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The Scouts
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LGBTQIA… W-X, Y and Z
Politics
Presidential Election Revelation
As mentioned on numerous occasions, I am as non-partisan as it gets. Don’t care what party the candidate represents, only care that they are qualified and can make their case as a public servant. But I am VERY political… I do of course have a degree in Political Science, which, technically makes me an expert […]
Diversity
Finding Religion
Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]
Diversity
RAISING BOYS TO BE MEN
I absolutely despise the term MAN UP. Don’t know from where it came but would like to see it go back there. It’s sexist… its insensitive, it perpetuates misogyny. It’s basically saying you’re not being man enough. But what is man enough? Beating your wife? Getting into drunken bar brawls? Sexual conquests? I think it’s […]
Diversity
The Scouts
I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Still remember the oath I took… My sister was a Brownie, but, not a Girl Scout. Just didn’t embrace scouting the way me and my guy friends did. This was […]
Ask BA
LGBTQIA… W-X, Y and Z
I got this question for Ask BA: Hey BA: What does LGBTQIA mean? I heard it on the Emmy’s and thought, “What’s the I-A for? AND, is it offensive to wonder when that acronym will stop growing? This is a tough one because someone is bound to be offended. BUT, this is why we’re in […]
Green Book
Director: Peter Farrelly
Actors: Iqbal Theba, Linda Cardellini, Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen
Genre: Biographical Drama
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
Actors: Iqbal Theba, Linda Cardellini, Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen
Genre: Biographical Drama
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
The NFL in the 21st Century
The NFL is imploding. It’s latest scandal: Racial discrimination, intimidation and hostile work environment. Parties in question: The Miami Dolphins and linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. Jonathan Martin is a rooki...
The Help
Director: Tate Taylor
Actors: Bryce Dallas Howard, Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis
Genre: Drama
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
Actors: Bryce Dallas Howard, Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis
Genre: Drama
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
