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March 11, 2021 You can tell we’re getting back to normal. While walking in from the forest I took note of my front yard. It’s not colorful, magazine cover groomed. I’ve not had the time. No lockdown time to make all that’s wrong a tad bit closer to being acceptable. Getting back to normal. Had dinner with my wife outside on the porch last night. Just like we did every afternoon and evening during...

The brutal truth of where we presently stand versus where those around us would like to be.  What becomes your image?  On what side of the story do you wish to walk? The inner core of being torn.  Selecting the right words to say becomes the journey.  

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 211 with Dr Raymond Douglas Since the Outbreak of COVID-19 required mask usage along with hours on Zoom, a greater focus has b...

One of VH1’s most popular series, Black Ink Crew: Chicago chronicles the lives of a group of tattoo artists making their way in the Windy City. Now, VH1 introduces all new specials featuring everyone’s favorite cast members from Chicago, New York and Compton. The two-part special Black Ink Crew: Secrets Unlocked brings together fan favorites from all three cities virtually to c...

Kelsie grew up in a family that loved singing and encouraged her to find her voice early on. She followed in her brother's footsteps as he learned to play instruments and began gigging. At 21, Kelsie's world stopped when she tragically lost her brother. After the funeral, she tried her best to stay busy. Five years later, Kelsie had to quit performing all together to finally begin the healing proc...

Dr. Gabby Wild has traveled the world to save animals. From pioneering elephant acupuncture to treating Jane Goodall’s chimpanzees in Uganda. Kids often recognize Dr. Wild as the veterinarian from Animal Jam Classic (over 130 million registered users) where she has answered questions from children about wild animals. Some of her noted recent collaborations: World Wildlife Fund, National Geogr...

March 10, 2021 Well that was pretty weird. Posting on The Choice podcast. In the area where you’re supposed to jot down a thought or two about what the episode is about. I chose to say, “When you think you're alone is the moment you realize you still have yourself...” Drop the microphone. Walk off the stage. Yeah not gonna happen. When you think you're alone is the moment you realize you still hav...

There are so many things in front of us.  All serve as an inspiration to create.  From the tiniest of items to the plants that grow around us.  The gentle sounds of birds to the calm conversations created around us.  In all things present there's energy.  It's our choice to make it present or to move beyond the nature of the moment.  I invite you to look beyond your n...

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 210 with Kerry Melcher from Opendoor. All of us know that COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. Buying or se...

One VisionEmerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the U.S. by storm, Heartsick are a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Justin Robinson on drums, the Lansing, Michigan metal machine epitomizes passion, hard work and dedication. Combining an onslaught of hardcore and metalcore-tinged ferocity alongsid...

Maahra Hill (Black-ish, How to Get Away With Murder) stars as Delilah Connolly, a headstrong, highly principled lawyer living in Charlotte, North Carolina. Delilah's doing her best to raise two kids alone and keep her ties to family, friends and faith strong, all the while ceaselessly seeking justice for those who need it most, in a time when the rich and powerful of Charlotte and beyond...

Judson Brewer MD, PhD is a renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Brown University School of Public Health. His extensive research into anxiety and the addictive behaviors it drives spans two decades.  In Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (March 9, 2021), Dr. Jud teaches readers how to deal with an...

March 9, 2021 I’m a poet. One that just happens to write in a forest. On May 7, 2015 I found myself sitting inside the collection of trees at the Billy Graham Library. I did nothing but write. Only to learn what was being written carried with it a vibration I had never experienced before. That’s why I’ve always called the podcast The Lyrics from Billy’s Forest. Since that May day I’ve continued to...

Learning to listen to the inner self is a journey.  What feels like strength today could be your biggest weakness tomorrow.  Being aware of your mind sets during all seasonal changes enables you to connect with a prevent situations constantly unfolding.  Light gives me life.  When there's no longer any light is when I begin to write.  It's a journey not an expectation. &nb...

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 209 with John Oates from the greatest music duo in history Hall and Oates John and Aimee have joined forces with FeedingAmeric...

“Who Stole Your Smile” single & music video from Canadian born International recording singer/songwriter Armando, has dropped and critics agree it was worth the wait.  The serious artist has gained International popularity with his emotionally driven toplines and euphoric olive oil voice. Armando’s popularity has earned over 15,000,000 You...

Pod Crashing Episode 95 with Erika Alexander from Reparations: The Big Pay Off Erika, a black woman, and Whitney Dow, a white man, use their unique storytelling skills and experiences to explore the argument for and against the controversial topic of reparations for Black Americans. Are reparations warranted and, if so, why? What would be the outcome and consequence of paying reparations? What is...

In just under two weeks, the campaign has already raised over $275,000, making this one of the most successful comics Kickstarter campaigns in recent history! Madi Preston, a veteran of Britain’s elite special operations J-Squad unit, is burnt out and up to her eyeballs in debt. She and the rest of her team have retired from the military but are now trapped having to pay to service and maintain th...

March 8, 2021 I speak of Stream Thinking a lot. Free Form writing. I work the discipline. In all things I do I depend on Stream Thinking. Like a martial arts or dance class the physical act of Free Form must be practiced by way of accountability. The discipline.  One page. Ten minutes to write anything. No judgement. No editing. Write until the page is full. Put it away. Come back to it sever...

To a passerby it may appear to be a clustered distraction but to the writer the visible presence of so many years of writing is trapped on a page.  It allows me to believe in time travel.  

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 208 with journalist Omid Scobie It's been just over a year since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first announced they were goin...

Marisa was raised in a lively Italian family and was inspired to get into music by her trumpet-playing dad. Her journey began as a classical pianist and she played her first professional gig with an orchestra at Julliard when she was in the first grade. She performed at Carnegie Hall at 9 and began singing soon after. She landed a publishing deal at 19, but eventually got burnt out with music. At...

Ryan Jay is set to review three more movies making it to the big screen and those that flat and stapled to your wall.  Up first is Coming 2 America with Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall.  Ryan says, "It's good to see them together but its the same old jokes for a new generation."  It's now on Amazon Prime.  Disney is back!  Raya And The Last Dragon is a fun original story tha...

Within the pages of this beautiful book, author and illustrator Lindsay Gardner shines a spotlight on the inspiring achievements of women in food today. From Food52 cofounders Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs to The Chew host Carla Hall to slow food activist and chef Deborah Madison, soba maker and sake sommelier Mutsuko Soma, food journalist Ruth Reichl, community organizer Shakirah Sim...

March 5, 2021 Ok! Here we go! I don’t mean to do this. It’s gonna start a conversation I can’t win and I don’t have the energy to be challenged. So why even bring it up right? I guaranteed a year ago that as a daily writer it would be my mission of transparency. There I was in prayer this morning. In the middle of my jabbering came a flow of thought, “I’ve yet to hear the preacher give credit to G...