A little "x"-tra: the current and future work of Taylor X
Last November (click HERE to read the previous article), I had the pleasure of speaking with the Nashville-based artist Taylor X. With a style that is a creative blend of multiple genres (including, but not limited to country, r and b, and even a little hip-hop), the singer, dancer, and choreographer (among other performing arts and music related skill sets) is hard at work. Her single, "Basics", is released at that time, and with a sound schedule complete with performances
Nothing minor: fifth stop, Birmingham (AA baseball)
Each stop on the "Nothing minor" series provides an inside look at one of sports' hidden gems, minor league baseball. As with our previous stops (in Gwinnett, Chattanooga, Greenville, and Greensboro), the high level of play, intimacy of the ballparks, some creative quirks, reasonable access, and the chance to connect with future stars are among the things that make it a good sports experience. Our fifth visit stop takes us to the "Magic City" of Birmingham, AL, the home of t
Nothing minor: fourth stop, Greensboro (A baseball)
Although August is usually associated with the "dog days of summer" (given hot HOT it can be), trust me, July can be just as hot. When it comes to the fourth stop of our "Nothing minor" series, the Greensboro Grasshoppers are certainly a hot spot. With a team in the thick of a playoff race (56-34 at the time of the game on July 13, 2019), the team is in the middle of a 3-game series with the West Virginia Power (the A ball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners). As an aside, it
It's time to travel with Roxanne San Jose
A book truly opens doors. It's more than building up one's vocabulary and understanding; it is about opening up new doors and avenues of creativity and exploration. In wearing the author hat (as I've written two books), it's always a pleasure to connect and engage fellow authors. Earlier this week, I am to travel across time (zones) and have a great conversation with Roxanne San Jose. A native of the Philippines and a resident of the greater Las Vegas area, her author journ
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