Author Archives: deidredeanne

Inspirational, Poetic but most of all talented. How did you get into slam poetry? Jonathan: I first got into slam poetry as a senior at Georgia Southern University. Not knowing what this was, I entered a slam and qualified to represent the institution at the 2004 College Union Poetry Slam Invitational. If you asked meContinue reading “Jonathan Samuel Eddie”

Let’s get real, toxic people are everywhere and sometimes you can be that person. But let’s focus on them okay. It can be hard to spot someone being toxic in your life and when you do realize it normally it’s at a time when you need a true friend. The challenge I think most peopleContinue reading “Letting Toxic People go!!!”

Independent films are everywhere these days due to obvious reasons but I have to say that this one stands out in more ways than one. Sit back and get to know each of these characters and the artists that play them in an Independent film called Fair Play. Oh, and when you finish reading thisContinue reading “Meet the amazing cast from….”

Blogger, photographer and creator are just a few titles Ambrivert holds and tells why What motivates you? Ambrivert: Gratitude. I’m grateful for every tiny thing and that keeps me smiling. I’m grateful for the life Ihave and I don’t take it for granted. That’s what enables me to jump out of bed in themorning andContinue reading “Wandering Ambivert”

Is it just me but when October ends December begins? There’s no real celebration for Thanksgiving until its time to sit down to eat. The day to be thankful is somewhat forgotten. I know in different cultures it’s celebrated but its more like in private not public. Don’t get me wrong we still have theContinue reading “Holiday Spirit”

Understanding your body is a process. Understanding what’s wrong with it is a journey. A journey I have been on for years, and FINALLY figuring out what is wrong and accepting the fact it wasn’t what you thought but much worse can be a hard pill to swallow. I think I’m a little lucky thatContinue reading “Life changing Diagnosis”

By: Sebastian Iturralde Little Tomas smiled while carefully placing some of his toys inside a colorful backpack. His room had the peculiar scent of manna-scented vacuum. The morning chill crept in through the slightly opened window. The other members of the family were sleeping when Tomas closed his backpack, and very carefully walked out ofContinue reading “Plastic Jungle”

How long have you been performing poetry? Jesse: I remember seeing a group called “Floetry” on HBO Def Poetry back in2004 or 2005 and realizing I could probably use that overall structureof poetry and music to developed an improvised theater format. In2005, I work shopped a form I called “The Hook,” where a single poetwouldContinue reading “Jesse Parent”

How do you describe the type of work that you do?  I get paid to think about it.   Think about what, you ask?  Erica: Everything from how to improve a process to building a worst case scenario plan.  What is the your job title and what are you supposed to be doing? Erica: IContinue reading “Erica (Eri) Chambers”

Photography is NOT the only thing we will talk about in his upcoming interview. Stay tuned!