GOOD MORNING PRAGMATIC O-BOTS! It's time for another installment of"Whatever Happened To...?" where we take a trip down memory lane and wonder whatever became of some of our favorite (and not so favorite) folks from the past. First up is freestyle singer, Shannon! I know ya'll remember this jam right chere: Shannon (born Shannon Brenda Greene,[1][2] 1958) is an American … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: “Whatever Happened To…?”
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Sunday Open Thread: Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD SUNDAY MORNING P.O.U. FAM! We hope you're having a safe and restful holiday weekend! As you enjoy your Sunday breakfast/brunch, listen to the sounds of "So What" by Miles Davis: "So What" is the first track on the 1959 Miles Davis album Kind of Blue. "So What" is one of the best known examples of modal jazz, set in the Dorian mode and consisting of 16 bars … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Sunday Jazz Brunch
West Wing Week | Afternoon Open Thread
This week, the President led the federal response to Hurricane Irene, made a key nomination announcement, and addressed the American Legion's 93rd annual conference. That's August 26th to September 1st or "Goodnight, Irene." … [Read more...] about West Wing Week | Afternoon Open Thread
Saturday Open Thread
Good Morning Obots! Today we take a look at celebrity/fashion photographer Matthew Jordan Smith Matthew Jordan Smith is a world-renowned professional photographer specializing in celebrity, beauty and portraiture. His iconic approach is simple: Take the time to personally connect with every subject, make them feel brilliant and beautiful, and the photos infinitely sparkle. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread
Friday Afternoon Thread
Its the weekend....BAY-BAYYYY!! Hope everyone will be having a great Labor Day Weekend.Here's a wonderful African-American female photographer that I'm sure everyone is familiar with: Jeanne Moutoussamy-AshePhotographer Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe was born on July 9, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Art has been a life-long pursuit for Moutoussamy-Ashe. Her parents, an interior designer … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread