Soooooooo I was NOT going to see “Get Out” when I first saw the previews because it freaked me out. Black guy dating white gal. Visits her home where I can tell no good will come from it. Nope. Not doing it. Don’t ask. Not me. Especially in these upsetting times. You can check out the trailer and see for yourself. https://youtu.be/A2JbO9lnVLE.

The official synopsis of the movie is an African American man heads upstate to meet his white girlfriend’s parents at their mysterious estate for the first time.

I gave up horror type flicks in my late 20s. The nightmares I was experiencing got the best of me. Truth! But, “Get Out” is currently the talk of the town (and world) amongst my friends with “must go see” reviews. The movie had a budget of $4.5 million to create. And, it earned over $30 million in its first weekend when it opened in the U.S. on February 24, 2017. Good for them! I wouldn’t be surprised if earnings are over an impressive $50 million by now. With the reviews and blockbuster opening, my curiosity was piqued. Then I had a “WHO KNEW” moment when I found out this week that Jordan Peele wrote and directed this movie, which sealed the deal for me to brave it out. Knowing this is Peele of the coo coo for Cocoa Puffs “Key & Peele”, I imagined there would also be clever sillya$$ foolishness to provide balance. And, I love clever sillya$$ foolishness. Shout out to the TSA workers. Where would we be without you all? Oh, and of course Peele had to get the darkest beautiful richness (Daniel Kaluuya-One of those dudes who really has a British accent.) of the dark beautiful richness to play the lead role of Chris Washington (Not to be mistaken with the caramel beautiful richness of the Legendary Chris Washington who we Bison all know and love of my beloved Howard University.) It’s like they went out there to intentionally find the blackest dude they could find to be tormented by white people.

Writer/director/producer JORDAN PEELE on the set of Universal Pictures’ “Get Out,” a speculative thriller from Blumhouse (producers of “The Visit,” “Insidious” series and “The Gift”) and the mind of Peele. When a young African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate, he becomes ensnared in a more sinister real reason for the invitation.

Well, I saw “Get Out” last night and I actually enjoyed it. I give the movie two snaps up and a circle. It was a chock full of suspenseful intense bizaroo fun. (In my Blaine and Antoine voice.) Mixed with an abundance of what would be considered “no you didn’t say that” racist dialogue. In an LA Times article, at the viewing of the film at this past 2017 Sundance, Peele stated “It was important to me for this movie not to be about this black guy going to the South, to a red state, where the presumption for a lot of people is that everybody’s racist there,” Peele told the audience. “This was really meant to take a stab at the liberal elite that tends to believe that they’re – we’re – above these things.”

From the start of the movie I was intrigued and sitting on the edge of my seat and then sometimes as if the seat was my “sunken place” as I witnessed the waterfall shedding of “this ain’t no crying wolf” tears. Check it out if you dare. You’ll find reasons to chuckle a few times amidst the knots forming boulders in your stomach. You may need to sit in the theater for a bit to exhale and woosah. This is to avoid swinging on someone once you enter back into this politically charged climate where humanity is lost as folks are speaking with disrespect as if the swirling spoon served up a dose of truth serum for them.

And, remember that your gut/intuition is your best friend and guardian angel. Trust and believe when it speaks to you. And, proceed with a sense of urgency to GET OUT to avoid being sucked into the soul-depleting “sunken place”. Enjoy! Peace! At least that’s what I’m going to seek now. Some peace of mind. Maybe over a cup of hot soothing and spoon swirling tea. 😉 Goodness! #BeDoLove #SupportTheArts #BlackIsBeautiful  #BlackLivesMatter #FindYourZen  #SoulFULLPurpose

PS: The previews before the movie for “Girls Trip” looks like ratchet hilarity. I sure hope it’s not a dud. It would be a waste of the beautiful shades of talent. https://youtu.be/h5yWmweMdJc

UPDATE – Spoiler Alerts: Kind of interesting. “These are unconfirmed theories, but still so fun (and creepy!) to think about. ***SPOILERS ABOUND***” https://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/things-you-may-have-missed-in-get-out?utm_term=.rfERA7qwZ#.blJA35bWz

More about the movie and topics in this blog:

• Two great articles with storylines, quotes, and interviews by Peele:
  • http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-get-out-race-horror-sundance-jordan-peele-1485477812-htmlstory.html
  • http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/2/14781308/get-out-jordan-peele-horror-movie-race-interview
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Out_(film)
• http://deadline.com/2017/02/get-out-collide-rock-dog-lego-batman-fifty-shades-darker-box-office-1201964096/
• Two Snaps Up and a Circle – https://vine.co/v/eMFQe7mIUvx

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Join INSIDE OUT LGBT Radio live TODAY, Tuesday February 14th for a special Valentine’s Day show from 2pm-3pm EST. You can catch the show on DC’s WPFW-FM at 89.3 or live stream ANYWHERE from your computer, phone or tablet at http://www.wpfwfm.org.

The entire INSIDE OUT LGBT team (including yours truly) will be discussing the many different aspects of “Love” for the LGBTQ and universal community. For example “Does love trump hate?” “What does love, non-judgment and acceptance look like?” “How relationship and family building have changed for the LGBTQ community, and how it may continue to change.” 

We are also in a winter pledge drive and your support is necessary and appreciated. No donation is too small. Please call in to be of contribution to WPFW-FM and INSIDE OUT Radio. It’s the only way this important program (and many many others) gets to air and provide an important voice to the community.

Please share. Set your reminders. We want to hear from you. Call in to share your VOICE, thoughts, stories, and ask questions (202-588-0893). Send us good vibes. Make it a great “love” day. Love up on somebody today and ALWAYS, including YOU! Be great. Happy “Love” Day! Love! Kathryn #WPFW #InsideOutRadio #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot

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Update: If you missed today’s show here is the recorded link to delight you. You can listen at home, at your desk, while driving… Even while taking a bath while listening to my soothing voice. (tee hee) Enjoy! Love! http://archive.wpfwfm.org/mp3/wpfw_170214_140000lmpab.mp3

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This is how it went down yesterday.

Me: How are you?

Pop: Okay. Snowed in. But okay. So how are you?

Me: I’m good. I’m at work. 

Pop: (Pop surprised I’m at work.) Oh, so no snow for you?

Me: Yeah. Didn’t snow long and too cold to stick.

Pop: It’s a great difference here. It’s coming down with a vengeance.

Me: What’s up with your boy Oakley? (Speaking of former Knicks player Charles Oakley and him getting put out of the Knicks game last night.) https://www.google.com/amp/nypost.com/2017/02/09/charles-oakley-tells-his-side-more-security-kept-coming-at-me/amp/?client=safari

Pop: He gets carried away every once in a while. Somebody must have said something to him. They should know not to crowd him. But, he should know how to behave too.

Me: You know that ain’t never happen.

Pop: I’m waiting for the other one trying to leave.

Me: Who?

Pop: (Talking about Knicks’ President Phil Jackson) Phil takes the man money and he made the team worse. The great coach. Might have been that. He got help. He’s always had a Black assistant coach with him.

Pop: But, eh, that’s the way that goes. $75 million for 5 years to do what? Nothing. They should have known something was wrong with Phil when he is dating the Laker’s owner’s daughter but couldn’t break into management. Maybe they saw he wasn’t as bright.

Me: The Zen didn’t work. (Phil use to be the Zen master, but it looks like he’s totally fallen off the Zen wagon. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18640447/phil-jackson-tweets-shot-carmelo-anthony-escalates-feud)

Pop: (burst out laughing and I’m waiting for a comeback but, he just continues laughing).

Pop: That’s funny. (He simply and proudly says. Gold funny, clever star for Kathryn.)

Pop: I did watch some of the game last night. (Clippers vs. Knicks) They (the Knicks) need some defense. They can score, but they need defense.

(We talk a little more and do our farewells.)

Me: Awight Pop.

Pop: Have a good one. Stay warm.

Me: I love you. 

Pop: And, you. Be safe. Love!

Morale of the Story: It’s important to leave one’s ego at the door. Sometimes to feel better about ourselves, humans have a tendency to want to engage with others in a way to get the worst out of them and then play victim. We poke the bear to incite them with the end result being able to say “See I told you they were cray cray.” Or trying to send the message of being incapable and inadequate.

It’s also a big lesson in the importance of forgiveness and letting go. Or at the very least having some decorum. Because, in the end all you’re doing is hurting and suffocating yourself with the anger and bitterness. The big trade deal is always having peace, compassion, grace, joy, and love in your starting lineup. But, ain’t nothing wrong with having a sixth man like Oakley in the wing to keep folks in line.

As Pop always says, “Have a good day. Be safe. Don’t work too hard. Love!” Peace! BeDoLove

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I invite you to tune in today, Tuesday, January 31st from 2pm-3pm EST on Inside Out LGBT Radio for my show on “Know Before You Go – Safety Travel Tips We Can All Use”. We’ll be discussing traveling safety for those who travel alone, in groups, and also from a LGBT perspective. You can catch the show on DC’s WPFW-FM at 89.3 or live stream at http://www.wpfwfm.org.

My guests for the show are:

-Tracy Hogarth, Co-Founder, Blue Zaria. http://www.BlueZaria.com.

-John Tanzella, President/CEO, International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. http://www.iglta.org

-Meg Cale, Blogger, Dopes on the Road. http://www.DopesOnTheRoad.com. And, LGBT advocate and community educator.

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In honor of my dear friend Margo’s birthday today, I have a recent delightful experience to share. First let me provide the backstory. So back in the 1990s, Margo was an outreach worker for a medical study. She recruited me as well as several other TBS sorors and friends as the control subjects. When Margo moved on to other career opportunities, I (as well as some of her other committed recruits) remained in the study.

Since I think 1995, I might have only missed about three visits. At least, that’s what I thought. Well, a few weeks ago I had a study visit. And, what I didn’t realize until it was mentioned to me that day is I hadn’t been in almost three years. In my head, I thought it had been just over a year. But, I was reminded how time certainly has a way of getting away from us. It’s like me saying someone’s child is 12 and I find out they are now really 25 and about to get married. And, I’m left wondering “Goodness! Where did the time go?” What I also thought about since my recent visit is I think I hadn’t been since Margo transitioned in 2012. That realization had me wondering, “What is that all about?” Maybe some subconscious avoidance since I knew going would automatically have Margo become heavy on my mind and heart. Humph… Perhaps.

Well, during my recent visit, after one of my examinations the nurse practitioner says Margo is going to come in next. I say “Who’s coming in?”, because I’m thinking I know she didn’t just say, Margo. And, she repeats “Margo”. I paused as the emotions of her loss and missing her IMMEDIATELY consumed me, failing in my attempt to fight back the tears. Regardless of the heaviness of it all, I felt the desire to tell her about Margo and while doing so, the tears began to flow, almost also bringing the nurse to tears.

After only a short period of time passing by, the Margo spoken of enters the examination room and I jokingly say to her, “Did she warn you before you came in?”, (speaking of my meltdown) which proceeded with me also telling her about Margo. I loved being able to honor Margo and speak endearingly and lovingly about my gurl. Although Nurse Margo did not personally know my dear Margo, she actually was previously told about her and how loved she was by Margo’s previous colleagues who still work with the study. That was very nice and comforting to hear. Because, Margo was indeed one of those sweet, sweet souls that touched lives in very profound and gentle ways.

Fast forward to the night of that same Tuesday visit. I sent a text to a friend requesting their mailing address. The address is forwarded to me and I’m like you got to be kidding me. For a minute, I wondered if I was dreaming. Guess who at one time lived on the same street name (Lockwood Drive) in Silver Spring as my friend? YUP! Margo! (Sidebar: Actually for a good portion of her life, Margo was the queen of moving.) At that point I’m thinking in a matter of 12 hours Margo was in da house.

I’ve come to realize that it’s something beautiful that continues to keep me connected to Margo. I am so blessed and grateful that her presence is still felt in my life. This especially considering for a good portion of my life, Margo was like a sister to me (considering I don’t have one) as she was an active participant in many facets of my life.

My friend Sonya C. recently said that “Every spirit that comes, there is a purpose for it (their visit). So we must give thanks and give light to them so they may be elevated. Even now you still experience it (her presence as well as other ancestors). And, the more you honor what that is for them to show up, they will continue to come.” And, with that I am grateful for all of my ancestors/angels who visit me in my dreams (Thank you Grandma Mildred, Aunt Barbara, Ron, and Margo.) and during those serendipitous times when a conversation, song, animal, nature, etc. bring pleasant memories and comforting feelings with knowing they are still with me and guiding me. A believer that just because a loved one is no longer here in the physical doesn’t mean they are gone. Instead knowing that their spirits can still live on with beauty, love, fun, and guidance. All we have to do is trust, believe, and listen.

My gurl, road dog, and angel Margo is really making her presence known at a time when it has really mattered. Because, if there was any day I needed Margo’s light to shine brightly, it was within those 12 hours of a not just an ordinary day Tuesday. Thank you God! And, thank YOU Margo! You remain deeply embedded in the beating of my heart and love. We will always love YOU, uplift YOU, and miss YOU! Happy Birthday Love! Oh, and this year is the big “5.0.” for me. Come back and see me again real soon and let’s celebrate all year, hear! Please, and thank you. In the meantime, I’ll have a drinky drink in your honor. Cheers!

I’m wishing much love, healing, and peace to all who have lost loved ones. May the love and wonderful memories they created sustain and nurture you while providing warmth, love and smiles in your heart to carry you through. May you take time to honor them by sharing the beautiful memories of the essence of who they were (are) and the moments shared, which in turn creates joyful moments of love. And, may their beautiful and soaring spirit come to see you real soon, hear! All you have to do is trust, believe, and listen. Love! —kcb BeDoLove

Yeah! What he said!

Soooooooo last weekend was the inauguration and the mammoth “we kicked the inaugurations’ attendance ass” Women’s March on Washington. 500,000 in DC and something like 2.0 million worldwide. Well, I choose to not attend the march because I really needed some get my place straight (after recent renovations) and exhale time.

We’ve been brunching for a long time.

Well, Saturday morning spirit guides me to call my lovely friend Phyllis to check in on her. Phyllis surprisingly answers and says ironically (Really not ironically because I vibe like that.) she was about to call me to get brunch recommendations because she has a friend in town. Then I get the brunch invitation. I’m hesitant because of my goals for the day and I’m not really trying to go into DC. HOWEVEEEERRRR I can’t pass up a valuable moment to connect with Philly Phil. We brunch at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar, which has a great brunch. Annnnnnddd, to my delight when I got there the breaking news (well, kind of) is they now have bottomless mimoooosaaas.

Brunch was amazing with wonderful fellowshipping and dining. Fast forward 2-1/2 hours later and it’s now shortly after 4pm when we exit the restaurant. And, I look to my right and a seeeeaaaa of people, mostly women with pink hats (Hold up. I have a story about that too.) are walking with a sense of motivation an accomplishment up 14th Street and are enveloping us. And, immediately I feel a sense of giddy yet you’re such a heel shame, realizing these are folks coming from the event. For I did forgo setting important intentions with my fellow sisters who many traveled from far and wide to march instead for a boozy brunch. To add insult to injury, as I departed I wasn’t able to walk with the crowd, but I had to walk into the crowd. Hence now feeling like the walk of shame, because now EVERYONE will know I didn’t march, make a sign saying “Don’t Judge My Inner Pussy Roar”, or wear one of those kooky pink hats (stay tuned for that story).

Sooooo I get a block away as I’m strategically zig zagging against the crowd with my head held down to avoid eye contact or being noticed and I hear “Hey Kathryn”. I think you got to be kidding me. Of course, I run into a friend (please don’t ask me) who of course proceeds to ask if I attended the march. In a second I think you must tell the truth. And, she proceeds to respond in a shocked manner that I didn’t attend. (You Miss BeDoLove didn’t attend the march. YOU!) Well, we do a very awkward and brief pleasantry as I’m feeling judged and guilty (my paranoia). And, that 45 seconds, which felt like an hour comes to a painstakingly yet sigh of relief close.

Pink kooky hats UNITE!!!

Oh, about those pink hats. I was dining at Republic (Heeeeyyy. Republic is a sister restaurant of Pearl Dive. Humph…) for dinner about a week before the march. A group of about 15 women are sitting next to me knitting pink hats (You see where I’m going with this.). They are being filmed and doing videos. Like big time videographer as I was watching him and looking through his lens when he would get close to me. So much so my dining partner scolded me for being distracted. But, besides that, I’m thinking how cute and corny that it’s a crochet (or knit) group gathering to dine and make silly looking hats. The “aaaahhhh haaaaaa”, “YUKEKA”, and “OHHHHHHHHHH” moment I had when I saw the pink hats bobbing up 14th Street.

For real, for real. I’m typically of the mindset that I’m where I’m supposed to be in most given moments. I wouldn’t trade the serendipitous time spent with my sistah friend Phyllis. We may not have been amongst the sea of “I dare you to grab my pussy” marchers, but we had our own woman empowering fellowship plated and served moment. It provides our own way of motivating each other and setting intentions to LIVE!!! This bonused over laughs, tasty food, and cheers!

With that, I say we are in an interesting time in our lives with our new commander in chief and those who are motivated to speak and do ill will as they are empowered from his every word. I thank and appreciate all who got out there to march and participate in shifting the energy. Understand we all don’t have to march. But, we all should do what resonates within our spirit to make a difference in the world, our community, or just in our household or circles. It’ll be felt whether you’re on The Mall chanting “Don’t Judge My Inner Pussy Roar” or in a restaurant loving up on someone and having HOPE and being a BELIEVER for the future. So don’t allow anyone to judge you for your flow. And, don’t judge others for their flow. Just FLOW, LIVE, and BE, DO, LOVE!!! Peace! #BeDoLove #FindYourZen  #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot  #NewMomentNewOpportunity

PS: I love YOU Philly Phil! ONWARD!!!

PSS: It’s so awesome in 2017 we no longer have to say the “P” word.

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Learn more about the march:
https://www.womensmarch.com/

Video about the march – https://www.facebook.com/womensmarchonwash/videos/1401849963161612/

Ashley Judd drop the mic moment. – https://youtu.be/cIizuW4QhUU

Full broadcast of the march. – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1FyjB8WXQ#

Amazing view of DC march – https://www.facebook.com/stpetedessertbar/videos/1829944483955749/

Pop and his boys always make time to get together to bond. Some of these men he has known before I was born. In the summer they go to the park at the St. John’s Recreational Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn to sip and play cards. Well, during the winter months they don’t let the cold stop the party and sipping, so they move the bonding to one of his friend’s car.

Tuesday The Pops got together to celebrate Mr. Tom’s birthay. This is how yesterday’s Morning Pop Talk went down:

Pop: I saw the boys yesterday. (He just randomly bursts out laughing.)

Me: Why are you laughing?

Pop: We were parked and a police car pulled up right beside us on the sidewalk. We were parked right before the stop sign.

Me: How many of y’all were in the car.

Pop: Five of us.

Me: That’s a gang. (Now we’re both laughing.). They came up on the sidewalk? (Still perplexed at why a police car is on the sidewalk.).

Pop: Yes. They do that to watch if people run the stop sign and then go after them. But, I don’t know if they were there for that or to watch us. They sat there for like an hour. But, they didn’t see us drinking. (Lol).

Me: Where were you parked?

Pop: Prospect and Schenectady.

Me: Oh okay.

Pop: You going in to work.

Me: I parked just as you called.

Pop: Oh okay. Well have a good day. Be safe. Don’t work too hard.

Me: You too Pop. I love you.

Pop: Love! So long. 

I’m always grateful Pop has connections to keep him from having the loneliness that oftentimes sets in for our elders. It’s a beautiful and comforting thing. I wish for you (and me) many authentic, friendly and loving connections to feed and provide joy to your spirit and heart all the days of your life. And, that you can return the same in kind by being a gift to another. As Pop always says, “Have a good day. Be safe. Don’t work too had. Love!” Peace! BeDoLove

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I am clear that I am not the lies and projections told to me and of me. What one said or did to me yesterday, yesteryear, or when I was 12 does not matter for my today’s and tomorrow’s. What one said or did to you yesterday, yesteryear, or when you were 12 does not matter for your today’s and tomorrow’s. Today it’s about embracing the beauty of your essence. Today! THIS day, THIS moment, THIS second is where we have been given the honor to BREATHE and start anew. Think anew. BE anew. DO anew. LOVE anew. New moment, new opportunity.

God molded each and every one of us uniquely for a reason. It was not done for the purpose of critical analysis, judgment, shaming, and/or fault finding whether at our own demise (We can be our own worst enemy.) or by someone else (We can’t control what people say or do. We can only control how we respond to it.).. But, more importantly for the purpose of embracing the distinctive caterpillar to butterfly metamorphosis of our souls. All that is experienced and all that YOU become in between the metamorphosis is the journey of YOUR truth and the shaping and growth of YOUR spirit, character and essence.

Flaws to one may actually be the beauty and light of who YOU are. That light we get to appreciate. That light we get to learn from. That light teaching us patience and compassion. That light, providing much joy and fun. That light we get to love up on in all of its imperfect perfections.
You were birthed to embrace and breathe to life the uniqueness of YOUR soul guided being. Allow no one to put you down and falsely influence who you are not to be. And, know that God will always move people in your path best suited to feel and appreciate your vibe and beingness. So pause, be still, and BREATHE anytime you require recalibrating. Trust YOU! Be YOU! Do YOU! Love YOU today and ALWAYS!!! Because, your are SWAGGALICIOUSLY PURE DOPENESS! Peace! Namaste! #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #JuicySweetSpot #NewMomentNewOpportunity #BeDoLoveYourSoulFULLPurpose

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Being up to date on the bells and whistles of electronics is not my lane. However, with “kid in a candy store” home improvements going on (see new floor) I’ve moved out of the Stone Age into big screen HD heaven in my living room.

Shout out to my dude Doug aka Harlem Knight, whose lane is the bells and whistles of electronics. I am grateful for him excitedly coming out on a cold and rainy Saturday and doing what would have taken me until probably a hundred o’clock to finish. He almost orgasmed (I think I saw his eyes roll back slightly.) while setting up my smart tv. I delighted in his displayed and energized passion of it all while exploring the options, troubleshooting, and providing leave behind suggestions (i.e., I can go on YouTube and listen to DJs’ house music mixes from my future sound bar purchase.). Doug left a happy man having an opportunity to unleash and share his talents as well as being paid in Amish market cheesecake. And, the bonus was getting an opportunity to connect over conversation and laughter. It was a win win. 

I’m especially excited because I wanted my new television all set up for the pending remake of “Beaches” with my girl Nia Long. Sentimental movies that move me to tears is my lane. We all have our lane. Don’t judge others for theirs. Be a gift by inviting and providing a safe space for others to explore and move about in their lanes freely. And, by all means, please embrace and bring to life your gifts that make you all juicy and tingly inside. Allow your soul to beat its drum and your spirit to dance FREE! YOU deserve YOU! We deserve YOU and your gifts! #BeDoLove

PS: By the way, I’m Netflix official. Free trial. Do not disturb. Peace!

PSS: I gotta get this big a$$ heavy thing out of here. HELP!!! I can get more cheesecake.

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First the PSA. The movie “Fences” will potentially trigger the heck out of you. Okay. So, I went to see “Fences” about a week ago. It is one of ten of August Wilson’s plays set in Pittsburgh depicting black life and the black family. And, his first play (which won a Pulitzer Prize I must add) to make it to the big screen. It is an amazingly acted and directed movie receiving several nominations at the 2017 Golden Globes and I have no doubt at the upcoming Oscars. All did a wonderful job. Denzel Washington’s “Wow! He’s dialogue is endless.” acting and directing was superb. I’m glad they waited until he was ready to direct the film. He was also very influential in making sure most of the same cast in the play also participated in the movie. Hence, connection, perfection, and chemistry. And, you know Viola Davis, who deservedly won the 2017 Golden Globe for Supporting Actress in “Fences” ALWAYS brings it by capturing the dramatic essence of any scene bonused with the ugly snot cry. I’m sure they did August Wilson proud with this fine production.

But, I’m here to tell you the movie can potentially trigger and depress the heck out of you. Parts of the movie resonated with me so much so even I was triggered. I was moved to tears (milliseconds from the introduction of snot), anger, and various other “you lucky I’m about this forgiving life” feelings. There are so MANY bobbing and weaving dysfunctional storylines to the detriment of the Black (actually any family) family and relationships in general. Oh, but the lessons are abundantly priceless. The biggest is what happens to the spirit when dreams are unrealized. How it can negatively affect everyone within earshot. And, what loving and forgiving looks like in spite of. Although you may want to hate Troy with his ferocious tough love and untamed ego, he is appreciated for dropping one nugget after the next of profound lessons. A bruised man indeed. But, still a gifted man who said “Don’t you try and go through life worrying about if somebody like you or not. You best be making sure they doing right by you.”

Surprisingly the most humane and loving parts of the movie was the nurturing and love shown to Gabriel and THE child. Don’t get me wrong. There was lots of pain, but there were also innocent, beautiful and forgiving blessings of love. It is totally worth experiencing.

After you deep feel “Fences”, go directly next door (Do not pass go.) to door #2 and experience “Hidden Fences”. (DOH! We found out that even 🎶Because I’m happyyyyy…🎶Pharrell can give a “no you didn’t” side eye.) What I mean is “Hidden Figures”. Back in the day double feature time is encouraged. You’ll need the beauty, inspiration, hope, faith, love, and “Black Girls Rock” fierceness to restore the heart back to beating with the richness of joy, hope, courage, and LOVE.

To think I had no clue of this incredible story of not just three, but dozens of dynamic Black women (the West Computers) who set NASA on FIYAH and straight to the moon and back (Literally Katherine Johnson was instrumental in getting that vessel back to earth safely.). They were everyday women who reached extraordinary heights. Bravo to Taraji Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. YAAASSS to Mahershala Ali. And, Kevin Costner could do no wrong in my heart.

“Hidden Figures” allowed Black people to do what “Fences” didn’t. And, that was to SoulFULLY SOAR! “Fences” provided the necessary backdrop of life’s intricacies. “Hidden Figures” then took off from there showing what happens when you shut down the negative noise (Because, I imagine they too dealt with life’s flaws.) and allow one’s God given gifts to shine and breathe life to one’s self and our world. It’s about courage, faith, perseverance, God’s divine order, and that good good “I got your back” love. Both movies served their purposes for shining a much needed light on life’s lessons and blessings.

With that said, I encourage you to love someone today in all of their perfections and imperfections. Forgive someone today. Allow someone to be free today. Be a cheerleader for someone today. Extend the same to you today for you are deserving of your unconditional love. Believe today. Have faith today. Be courageous today. Pray today. Bring your hopes and dreams to life today and beyond. At least one for starters. Promise!?! And, BeDoLove today and ALWAYS!!! Peace! Namaste! #BeDoLove #SupportTheArts #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter

PS: “Moonlight” WINS the 2017 Golden Globe for Best Drama, Motion Picture. I see a triple feature in your future. This is what happens when hearts and minds are open and free! Enjoy!

“Fences” – The Plot: Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son’s (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter.

“Hidden Figures” – The Plot: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

Fences – http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2671706/videoplayer/vi1272624665?ref_=m_tt_ov_vi
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fences_(film)

Troy’s Tough Love – https://www.google.com/amp/www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/01/denzel-washington-fences-exclusive-clip/amp?client=safari

Denzel Interview – https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/60-minutes-denzel-washington-august-wilson-plays/?client=safari

Story regarding the play “Fences” coming to the screen – https://www.google.com/amp/www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-fences-august-wilson-20161215-story,amp.html?client=safari

“Hidden Figures” Trailer: https://youtu.be/RK8xHq6dfAo

“Hidden Figures” – https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Figures

About “Hidden Figures – http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/forgotten-black-women-mathematicians-who-helped-win-wars-and-send-astronauts-space-180960393/

Jenna’s “Hidden Figures” Blunder – http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jenna-bush-hager-apologizes-for-hidden-fences-blunder-at-golden-globes-w459989

“Moonlight” Golden Globe wonderful backstage interview: https://youtu.be/FVQpykUlavA.

Two great “Moonlight” articles:

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/4626237/golden-globes-2017-moonlight-best-picture-drama/%3Fsource%3Ddam?client=safari

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-toronto-2016-barry-jenkins-moonlight-makes-the-case-for-quiet-eloquence-20160911-snap-story.html

“Moonlight” Trailer: https://youtu.be/2gCc6kGpXdw