

Legacy building, as well as fighting and living for something greater: #2TheLeftPlay
When I note a direction to go (to the left in this case), I'm not referring to the political landscape. I'm referring to a certain...


Nothing minor: sixth stop - a return to Gwinnett (AAA baseball), the trade deadline edition
Wednesday, July 31st, is a key day of the week. For some, it's a reminder of the week being halfway over or something else. However,...


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...


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...


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...


Nothing minor: third stop, Greenville (A)
This is part of the "Nothing minor" series as we take a look at the hidden sports gem of minor league baseball. Our stop today is


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...


Nothing minor: second stop, Chattanooga (AA baseball)
The second selection from our "Nothing Minor" series takes us to Chattanooga, TN, the home of the AA Lookouts (one of the teams in


Nothing minor: first stop, Gwinnett (AAA baseball)
At this time of the year, baseball takes a leading role when it comes to sports. With about 90 games left in the 162 regular season...


20 years and carrying the Torch: A Blaque celebration
When anyone takes time to celebrate, there's multiple reasons why. For some, it's about longevity or productivity, or just having a...



























