January Newsletter
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Prince Issa’s Cookie Shop is Taking Orders
Prince Issa’s Cookies were a hit this summer at his first pop-up selling out in under 30 minutes. Taking orders for pick up 2/4/22, 2/5/22, 2/11/22, 2/12/22, 2/13/22, 2/14/22 text or call 703-389-6098. Issa is raising money for music. He is a third year guitar student.
Celebrating Black Men 2/22/22
I am hosting RAE for the third time. This time we are celebrating on a Tuesday at the Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbridge. Featuring Malik Dope as seen on America’s Got Talent and Sean Boyce from ABC’s, For Life.
Tickets are 20 dollars at this time and must be purchased in advance. To purchases a ticket, donate or become a sponsor click here.
TV NEWS
I am a bit late to the show Euphoria. I watched Season 1 this past summer and recently caught up on this Seasons 2 episodes. This show is absolutely insane.
The main character Rue is ALWAYS on drugs which causes her mother, sister and friends grief as she goes from one bad decision to another. The show is extremely sexually explicit. It tends to favor showing penises. Additionally, one of the main characters is a transsexual.
My favorite part of the series is the journey inside the mind of Kat. There is much to explore in her mind. I enjoyed the mental trip on self-care this week.
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
Abbott Elementary made my night. I love shows about a dysfunctional work place, such as The Office. It is great seeing “Chris” all grown up and assuming a new role as Gregory. The principle Ava is terrible, she is vein and disconnected from her role as a leader.
My favorite episode thus far is Episode 2: Lightbulb. It highlights the relationship one of the teachers (Janine) has with her boyfriend. He is an aspiring rapper incapable of paying bills and is very immature. The show is generally funny and entertaining.
I am a huge fan of the series Sex In the City so I was obligated to watch And Just Like That. I enjoyed Charlotte more than any other character this time around. Her perfectionist ways are relatable to me.
As for Miranda and Carrie, I felt the script tried too hard for portions of thier story. Specifically for Miranda regarding race and Carrie with age. While I understand there has been ongoing public arguments about a myriad of topics and producers now feel a social responsibility to address them. I don’t like when I can feel the message being pushed on me. It needs to flow. The trifecta of gender, race and age was prevalent in this series. In my opinion they are trying a little too hard. And seriously, what is a show with no Samantha?