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July 6, 2021 I’m amazed at how plants redesign their shapes in the way of gaining access to light. A plant is constantly reaching. I have trees in my forest that have grown around other trees just for a sip of that universal energy. Vines that climb. A palm that is brought indoors during the winter months because of the cold. I find great enjoyment in watching how it will always lean to locate mor...

They Say the subconscious mind shuts down a the age of 8 because that's when we allow other's to take control of us.  That child never goes away.  Learning how to communicate with him or her is a journey of getting to know the real you.  

Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 264 with lifestyle guru Kelly Rizzo

Cory has achieved the monumental feat of expressing his struggles with Asperger’s syndrome in a way that everyone -- whether neurotypical or neurodivergent -- can find relatable. In 2021, Cory’s experience with feeling isolated and longing for deeper connection is more universal than ever. His courageously honest and plainspoken lyrics speak to the desire for love, acceptance and recognition that...

A’Ziah “Zola” King is well aware that her storytelling is exceptional. For the uninitiated, a brief summary: in 2015, at the age of 19, Zola chronicled a (mostly) true tale of epic proportions in a 148-tweet thread that began with a blossoming friendship and a road trip to a strip club in Florida and ended in a shootout. The thread, compelling in its easy humor and wit yet ultimately chilling in t...

“This book is about learning from history, from life , sometimes the hard way, as it takes place around you,” writes New York Times bestselling author and former MSNBC host Chris Matthews in THIS COUNTRY: My Life in Politics and History (June 1st, 2021/$28.99 hardcover). “These pages are a celebration of this country and of the rich role I’ve enjoyed in sharing its politics and history. I got a lo...

July 1, 2021 This forest in south Charlotte, NC. Two days of hardcore rain. It looks like a wet dog that wants to quickly run into my home and roll all over the floor. The creek has risen, the soil extremely loose. How can something so tall such as a tree keep its firm grip on the only area it was given at birth? The human could never do something like this. More than a year into this Covid mess a...

Being present isn't a solo walk.  It's taking note of the source of energy constantly moving through and around you.  To release the ego's attempt at being dominant.  We're just a passerby in a very crowded world.  One of the gang.  

Jacob grew up singing in the church choir and began learning guitar at 12. He played in several bands throughout high school and at 19 hopped on a train and headed west. At 21, he joined a farming program that allowed him to travel the country and study regional music along the way, which shaped him into the artist he is now. He decided to pursue music full-time in 2012 and started a ragtime band....

Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 263 with Lana Parrilla from Why Women Kill That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists...

Meredith Corporation's PEOPLE, the leading multiplatform entertainment brand, ubiquitous and still at the center of pop culture conversation more than 46 years since its launch, and iHeartMedia, the nation's No. 1 audio company reaching nine out of ten Americans every month, announce PEOPLE editor Janine Rubenstein as host of PEOPLE Every Day , the new Monday-Friday podcast that is set to premiere...

June 28, 2021 Stream thinking is no different than two people at a pub blurting out an atmosphere of whatever’s in the moment. We see a lot of stream writing on social media. Especially when people send something out and your mouth drops. Gulp! Ok. Didn’t know. I challenge myself not only as a writer but a performer to trust what’s happening right now. It can be a dangerous walk because the receiv...

29 years with this beautiful forest and I still can't locate the strength to stop asking about how many strolls in the morning do we have left.  What brings art to life s knowing the greatest celebration of life is in your moment of Now.  

Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 262 with Rob Barnett the author of Next Job Best Job That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with the...

Canada’s exciting new female R&B trio, BLK , releases their sophomore single and video, “FWM” today on all platforms. “FWM” follows the R&B trio’s successful debut single, “Got It,” the global-buzzing track that earned the newcomers looks from BBC 1Xtra, Flow 93.5 and a remix by the legendary Fatman Scoop. Toronto based artists, Bexk , Lilac X, & Khatalia-Korahjay ( BLK) combine their...

Here we go!  The weekend before Independence Day.  Fast and Furious is back with F9 and Ryan Jay is reviewing it.  In his words these movies are better than what they should be.  Also up this week is False Positive on Hulu.  A suspenseful thriller mystery that turns into a horror film.  But what about this movie call Gaia?  Guy-a.  Learning how to pronounce...

It was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his family was—let alone if they were alive. Along with 472 other boys, including Elie Wiesel, these teens were dubbed “The Buchenwald Boys.” They were angry at the world for their abuse, and turned to violenc...

June 25, 2021 Shared a great conversation with Rob Barnett the other day. His new book is Next Job Best Job. A headhunter. A leader. A bulldozer that moves mountains in your name and image. We talked about our presence on LinkedIn. I tend to talk openly about spiritual thoughts, ideas and personal growth with the “G” man and the universe. On that business platform, is it bringing harm to the image...

The process of processing.  Digesting the actuality of what's physically being lived out.  A tough walk in a society that can't seem to agree on what is and isn't history.  What is may not be looked upon as is.  What could be will probably seem until a writer steps in and reimagines the existence.  How will the future digest our decisions?

Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 261 with Phil Manzanera From Roxy Music That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on...

She may be the daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair, but Charlotte Flair is carving out a path of greatness all her own. Displaying a level of athleticism that few Superstars in history can match, Charlotte first captured the attention of the WWE Universe with the type of statement victory that's rarely been seen before or since. With her father watching on, Charlotte defeated Natalya at N...

Jay DeMarcus is an American bassist, vocalist, pianist, record producer and songwriter. He is a member of the country group Rascal Flatts. DeMarcus was born in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from the Tree of Life Christian School and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center in Columbus while living with his mother and sister. He also has a half-sister from his father's side of the family. DeMarcus a...

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they never go extinct with kids. While these huge dangerous reptiles disappeared from the earth over 65 million years ago, they are still very much alive in the imagination of countless toddlers and kids. Vertebrate paleontologist and dinosaur expert, Nizar Ibrahim shares his love of these fascinating creatures. He has scoured the deserts of North Africa for...

June 24, 2021 So much expectation. My God we put so much pressure on ourselves daily. So much expectation. Not enough time to make the desired delivery. Our minds have been overtaken by what “it” feels is the proper path and rightful journey. Yet the heart is still undecided. The heart. Will they ever agree? Living a life of being in the present robs from the ambition to dream. To be mindful of my...

The things we do that others don't see.  As a daily writer I do a lot of looking.  Awareness is my chosen path.  Believing in the presence of Now.  I question everything!  I can't be you and you can't be me.  But we tend to believe that we can walk in each others shoes.  It's hard enough being just me in a world that says I have to be their way.