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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Earth Kitt Remembered
Never in my life have I been so inspired by someone like I have by Ms. Eartha Kitt! She may be gone, but by no means forgotten. I had the pleasure of meeting her while visiting her show at a local club here in Chicago. My girlfriend and I, Effie Rolfe, were simply in awe of an 80 year young entertainer who could still do a split on stage while singing!
Gone but not fogotten. We miss. love and appreciate your legacy!
Love you Ms. Eartha Kitt!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
help a p-funk artist get his funk back!
Did you happen to see The Monique Show last night on BET? If you didn't, you missed a treat! The Master of P-Funk, Sir George Clinton appeared (as well as Author/Proflific Speaker Dr. Cornell West) was in full-funk-effect!
Chicago's Pedro Bell was the artist behind some of music's most iconic album covers.
Now his life is anything but a pretty picture.
Thick dust covers the gold lame shirt and silver leather coat in Pedro Bell's closet.
The clothes are remnants from a brighter time when Bell, a rainbow Afro wig on his head
and platform shoes on his feet, strutted through Chicago as a charter member of the
'70s funk revolution whose sound is heavily sampled in rap songs today.
"It was psychedelic from a black perspective," Bell said.
Bell, 59, designed the cover art for more than two dozen George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic albums.
Under the name Sir Lleb (Bell backward), he wrote the albums' liner notes, peppering them with cartoonish drawings,
clever puns and names like "Thumpasaurus" and "Funkapus" that remain synonymous with Clinton's music.
"George Clinton gets a lot of credit for the conceptual dimension of P-Funk, but actually Pedro Bell was a big part
of that with his texts and imagery," said Pan Wendt, co-curator of a gallery exhibition in Toronto called "Funkaesthetics"
which featured Bell's work.
Now, as Bell's art receives increased recognition in the art world, the artist struggles to survive.
Almost totally blind, Bell can't see the dim hallways of the Hyde Park Arms, the shabby SRO he calls home.
His ankle is swollen from a wound that won't heal. He receives dialysis three times a week because severe hypertension damaged his kidneys. He recently beat an eviction order on a court technicality.
And despite the commercial success of Clinton's music, Bell said he didn't profit from it.
He's broke.
Read the entire article: click here>>>
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It reminded me of all the good times we had back in the 70's, when music was music! It also reminded me of something that most folk don't know, and that is all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. That's what we specialize in with The Higher Learning Network,NFP!
Since we produce TV/Radio/Print Production Behind-The-Scenes, we know that it takes a team to make the group/host/guests look great.
In TV, it's the Director/Technical Director/Graphics Director/Floor Director/Audio Techs, and more!
In Radio it's the Program Director/Producer/Promotions Dept./Music Director/Sales Dept/Management, Interns and more!
In Print it's the Writer/Writer's Assistant (if they're lucky enough to have one) Editor, Managers, etc.
But in Music, it's a w-h-o-l-e lot of folk, toooooooooo many to mention! So I will begin with what you probably recognize most, and that is the album cover. Someone had to design the cover. Guess who was designing those covers with all that funky artwork, for all those years!
Don't know? Then be sure and read this article and share it with someone. Then go a step further and help make his life's work memorable.
Funkadelic Artist broke, living in Hyde Park
Artist behind Parliament Funkadelic art struggles to get by
Chicago's Pedro Bell was the artist behind some of music's most iconic album covers.
Now his life is anything but a pretty picture.
Thick dust covers the gold lame shirt and silver leather coat in Pedro Bell's closet.
The clothes are remnants from a brighter time when Bell, a rainbow Afro wig on his head
and platform shoes on his feet, strutted through Chicago as a charter member of the
'70s funk revolution whose sound is heavily sampled in rap songs today.
"It was psychedelic from a black perspective," Bell said.
Bell, 59, designed the cover art for more than two dozen George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic albums.
Under the name Sir Lleb (Bell backward), he wrote the albums' liner notes, peppering them with cartoonish drawings,
clever puns and names like "Thumpasaurus" and "Funkapus" that remain synonymous with Clinton's music.
"George Clinton gets a lot of credit for the conceptual dimension of P-Funk, but actually Pedro Bell was a big part
of that with his texts and imagery," said Pan Wendt, co-curator of a gallery exhibition in Toronto called "Funkaesthetics"
which featured Bell's work.
Now, as Bell's art receives increased recognition in the art world, the artist struggles to survive.
Almost totally blind, Bell can't see the dim hallways of the Hyde Park Arms, the shabby SRO he calls home.
His ankle is swollen from a wound that won't heal. He receives dialysis three times a week because severe hypertension damaged his kidneys. He recently beat an eviction order on a court technicality.
And despite the commercial success of Clinton's music, Bell said he didn't profit from it.
He's broke.
Read the entire article: click here>>>
___________________
where does your inspiration come from?
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day, and share something with you that will help you on your journey in this experience called life!
My N'Spiration comes from within.
Where does yours come from?
Whenever I take the time to read, book the book down and listen, N'Spiration comes.
Whenever I STOP, LOOK & LISTEN, N'Spiration Comes.
When I STOP doing what I'm doing when I don't want to be disrturbed, N'Spiration comes.
When I LOOK within by spending at least 5 minutes of QT (Quiet Time) with myself, N'Spiration comes.
When I LISTEN with my heart, and not my ego, N'Spiration Comes.
So the next time you're feeling anxious/unsure about ANYTHING, do what you were taught in grade school.
STOP!
LOOK! &
LISTEN!
You'll be surprised at what you might experience!
Enjoy!
My N'Spiration comes from within.
Where does yours come from?
Whenever I take the time to read, book the book down and listen, N'Spiration comes.
Whenever I STOP, LOOK & LISTEN, N'Spiration Comes.
When I STOP doing what I'm doing when I don't want to be disrturbed, N'Spiration comes.
When I LOOK within by spending at least 5 minutes of QT (Quiet Time) with myself, N'Spiration comes.
When I LISTEN with my heart, and not my ego, N'Spiration Comes.
So the next time you're feeling anxious/unsure about ANYTHING, do what you were taught in grade school.
STOP!
LOOK! &
LISTEN!
You'll be surprised at what you might experience!
Enjoy!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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N'Spirational Conversations Volume 2 Coming Soon!
I know you've been waiting, but good work often takes a little longer.
You asked, and here's the answer.
You wanted to know the situations/circumstances behind every conversation.
Wow! That's a lot. But I will do what I can.
I will share some of the things that were going on with me in this next version, actually Volume 2 of N'Spirational Conversations: 365 Days of Empowerment.
Can't wait?
Then be sure and read a page a day by going to the website,
www.InspirationalConversations.com
That ought to keep you for a while.
Until then, stay on purpose, stay empowered!
Lovingly,
me
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Tomorrow is not promised, LIVE TODAY!
Written By Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio:
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood; but the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone elses, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
And finally: Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood; but the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone elses, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
And finally: Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves
Sunday, January 11, 2009
last blog of the year! inspiration gone??
Never!
I know it's the first of the year and you say why am I writing the last blog of the year. I cannot write for 5 blogs and retain my sanity so I am compiling all blogs in one! See new one at end of this article.
But before I go, I had to do as I always do and spread the word about FREE Education! I've said it a million times and I'll say it before, I put myself through 8 years of college with no doctorate's degree, (too busy playing bid whist 101!)
So here's the latest FYI!
There's nothing more n'spirational than becoming self sufficient!
Taking care of self by providing opportunities for others is the key!
Shop, move and think in your own space.
Be the bird you want to be and fly!!!!!!
Here's an option for you!
Blackbird: The African American Web Browser
BLACKBIRD FEATURES
* Black Search
* Black News Ticker
* Black Bookmarks
* Blackbird TV
* Social Bookmarking
* Email Manager
* Social Network Manager
The Blackbird Browser gives you access to Internet sites just like
Internet Explorer, plus more community-specific features when you
want them. For example, Black Search moves important information from
African American sites higher in your search results. Try the
Blackbird Browser and see how we are customizing the web experience
just for you.
www.blackbirdhome.com
You now have options!
Use them wisely.
Obama did!
How about you!
for future readings visit the only blog I wil be blogging at is
http://zeldaspeaks.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/hello-world/#comments
I know it's the first of the year and you say why am I writing the last blog of the year. I cannot write for 5 blogs and retain my sanity so I am compiling all blogs in one! See new one at end of this article.
But before I go, I had to do as I always do and spread the word about FREE Education! I've said it a million times and I'll say it before, I put myself through 8 years of college with no doctorate's degree, (too busy playing bid whist 101!)
So here's the latest FYI!
There's nothing more n'spirational than becoming self sufficient!
Taking care of self by providing opportunities for others is the key!
Shop, move and think in your own space.
Be the bird you want to be and fly!!!!!!
Here's an option for you!
Blackbird: The African American Web Browser
BLACKBIRD FEATURES
* Black Search
* Black News Ticker
* Black Bookmarks
* Blackbird TV
* Social Bookmarking
* Email Manager
* Social Network Manager
The Blackbird Browser gives you access to Internet sites just like
Internet Explorer, plus more community-specific features when you
want them. For example, Black Search moves important information from
African American sites higher in your search results. Try the
Blackbird Browser and see how we are customizing the web experience
just for you.
www.blackbirdhome.com
You now have options!
Use them wisely.
Obama did!
How about you!
for future readings visit the only blog I wil be blogging at is
http://zeldaspeaks.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/hello-world/#comments
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