In The Spotlight
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Which Generation Are You?
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The First Branch of Government is…
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The Diplomat
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Shirley Temple 7UP
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Finding Religion
Diversity
Which Generation Are You?
Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages. Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century. The very first generation […]
Government
The First Branch of Government is…
Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial. Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]
Political Drama
The Diplomat
Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]
Consumer
Shirley Temple 7UP
6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple? If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]
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, […]
Ocean Spray Cranberry
I’ve been drinking Ocean Spray Cranberry combinations since I was in college. Not just as a casual consumer – I’m a loyal, committed consumer. I’ve tried every Cranberry combination; Cran*Apple, Cran*Grape, Can*Cher...
Aretha Franklin
Director: Anthony Hemingway, Billie Woodruff, Liesl Tommy, Neema Barnette
Actors: Audra McDonald, Courtney B. Vance, Cynthia Erivo, David Cross, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Malcolm Barrett, Marc Maron, Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige, Tituss Burgess
Genre: Biographical Drama, Television
Our Review 3.5 / 5 - Good
Actors: Audra McDonald, Courtney B. Vance, Cynthia Erivo, David Cross, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Malcolm Barrett, Marc Maron, Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige, Tituss Burgess
Genre: Biographical Drama, Television
Our Review 3.5 / 5 - Good
The Virtual Baby Shower
So BA: Is having a “virtual baby shower” and asking for gifts tacky? RM via twitter So RM: I want to first retweet my answer: Yes, a “virtual baby shower” is tacky. More for the breakdown of personal relationships. Noti...
Football Could Be A Deal-Breaker
So BA: My husband is obsessed with Football. What can I do to get him away from the TV and those endless Football games? JLA So JLA: Nothing. Leave him alone. Take your credit card and go to the mall with one...
