http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6Bringing good 'food' to the table of thought with diverse conversation & music. Celebrating fresh perspectives & sharing a pipeline to underground cultureenCopyright Stephanie Gordon (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:30:00 GMTSat, 01 Jul 2017 22:00:00 GMTLifestyleBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c1ad68ce-e907-40cc-a381-a06b24b3c280_chandelier_in_trees.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6Bringing good 'food' to the table of thought with diverse conversation & music. Celebrating fresh perspectives & sharing a pipeline to underground culturefeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comlifestyle,love,coloring the upside of fear,family,freedom of speech,get out the vote,homelessness,podcast,podcastmovement,self careColoring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoBringing good 'food' to the table of thought with diverse conversation & music. Celebrating fresh perspectives & sharing a pipeline to underground cultureepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/07/01/prototypethe-pop-up-independence-issueLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/07/01/prototypethe-pop-up-independence-issue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/07/01/prototypethe-pop-up-independence-issueSat, 01 Jul 2017 22:00:00 GMTPrototype:the pop up independence issue    we still on 'free'.  happy indepedence time.  moving into the week up ahead with positive, clear skies.  removing clutter & focusing on true true you.  unblock the shock.  if u see someone else in the mirror... photobombing your style, who u are...or a giving strong direction as to what and who u ought to be, make sure that soulful presence is god....or the god within them, that is the source & not building something better that in the end of things...still isnt a better version of YOU.  *surprise* stuff.  who know what or where the episode pops up being.  stay tuned though!  happy birthday america.   00:44:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenoself confidence,self confidence building,love yourself,embrace your uniqueness,Embracing Youu are the vine. perfectly imperfect. love to love, mentor to mentee, mentee to mentor... brohem 2 brother: sistar 2 sistah we are one. live YOUR life.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/24/get-up-on-it-life-is-4-the-living-but-it-aint-just-for-usLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/24/get-up-on-it-life-is-4-the-living-but-it-aint-just-for-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/24/get-up-on-it-life-is-4-the-living-but-it-aint-just-for-usSat, 24 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMTGet UP on it. Life is 4 The Living, but it ain't just for usour whole existence ought to be a GREAT time investing in the goodness of life itself.  It's not just about us.  leaving our mark in this world, for our children, the future and totally enjoying all of it as a combined experience of bitters & sweets.  take some time today to just feel the sunshine... it is sure to make the space u are filling a better place... thereby adding something to the world that is a blessing in action.  Enjoy your Saturday.  Your Light is not just for YOU to FEEL good.  It is a love Light giving honor and praise to the Giver of Life. More music please 00:43:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoHow selfish we can be to simply just exist. To live a life worth living matters. It matters not just we live to please ourselves. Not for self gratification.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/17/lets-get-real-about-uncle-toms-cabin-how-emancipated-are-we-reallyLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/17/lets-get-real-about-uncle-toms-cabin-how-emancipated-are-we-really/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/17/lets-get-real-about-uncle-toms-cabin-how-emancipated-are-we-reallySat, 17 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMTLet's Get Real About 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' How Emancipated Are we REALLY?Well now.  We have a new President.  Openly 'everything' can be offensive to some, to others it quite refreshing.   Freedom of xpression, religion, sex, gender, ... and even race in all its colors ugly and beautiful.  Discussion on what racism is and where do we get it from.  How offended are we by words and treatment that is less than equal?  How do you feel when someone close to you uses words and shares an ideology that goes againgst who u are, what you believe about everyday things like race, same sex marriage and even the conservative views of a group of people that butt heads with the more liberal, progressives.  Once again, taking an closer look at Self to re-evaluate what we think, believe and how we respond and react in a climate heavily burdened with outward freedom thatleans more toward hate than love.  I think there is a difference between ignorance and hate.  I think there is a difference between being truthful and being realistic.  Reality is subject to one person's thoughts and experiences.  The truth.... quite another thing.  A massive group of Truthseekers could realistically butt heads with a massive group of Reality checkers.  And guess what... we're all right, when the heart is pure.  Motive and intention always matter.  But let's talk about ignorance.  Respectfully, with open ears and hearts.  Tune In! 01:13:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoRacism 101,Racism and Prejudice in America,Ignorance in the N-Word,Love or Hate,Knowledge and the PowerRacism 101: The prejudices and the offensive dialect, treatment & pre-conceived notions humans hold either secretly or openly... is it taught, experienced or nahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/10/the-pop-up-episode-we-hold-these-truths-to-be-self-evidentpop-lifeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/10/the-pop-up-episode-we-hold-these-truths-to-be-self-evidentpop-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/10/the-pop-up-episode-we-hold-these-truths-to-be-self-evidentpop-lifeSat, 10 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMTThe Pop Up Episode: We hold these truths to be self evident/Pop LifeTune in for a pop up episode on the appreciation of charity, grace and inclusion.  What does 'inclusion' mean?  Not necessarily 'priviliged'... not quite conformity.  Inclusing being the civil rights we have with the stark contrast and comparison to what the 'free world' affords us.  Consider this, the system of those who are locked up, but for circumstance, opportunity and favor...it could be you.  And then there are those convicted of violent crimes, hate crimes and crimes of terrorism and blatant disregard not just for the law... but disregard for human beings and the overall safety of not just our own family but true compassion for the stranger who has been harmed brutally or needlessly.  What rights and advantages within the 'system' do we believe those convictd individual should have?  This episode is more about living a life well and true... with consideration of others even outside of what our idea of "normal' is to the average 'free world' individual.  How about rehabilitation?  How about the process of forgiveness.  True forgiveness and how we decide to treat, label and handle the levels of criminal acts by those on the 'inside' and even those on the 'outside'.  Forgiveness period.  The imprisoned mind and thoughts we hold in our own truths which become self evident.  Tune in to an episode of understanding and appreciation of LIFE. *Pop Life* 00:57:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenoprison reform,my girl wants to party all the time,Get Out,judge and jury,civil rightsTune in for some worldly blues clues on something perhaps u haven't yet come to know. We take for granted the 'free world'. Live Love Laugh & Appreciate. Buthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/03/sticks-stones-and-stems-the-miseducation-of-i-n-iLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/03/sticks-stones-and-stems-the-miseducation-of-i-n-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/06/03/sticks-stones-and-stems-the-miseducation-of-i-n-iSat, 03 Jun 2017 22:00:00 GMTSticks Stones and Stems: the miseducation of I N IIn order to teach, serve and lead, I imagine... one must be a good student, servant and follower.  But who and what do we look to for wisdom and are we 'following' to remain and just become 'followers'?  My hope here is not to be able to graciously and righteously impart some knowledge and even gain some wisdom on how we can find goodness within each of us FIRST to heal and grow collectively.  My personal experiences and journey that included a heavy lean on cannabis for balance and what was 'normalcy' has led me to here...today where I'm aware of what my own personal weaknesses are in wellness and disease.  Its an ongoing journey of living a life of celibacy and abstaining from over indulging in substances like alcohol which once became far too much of a thing affecting relationships and my health.  Understanding is divine.  Compassion and empathy, and even disdain for the American healthcare system which finds our loved ones in need of prescribed medications or treatments that create more harm than healing.  Cost is over the top and our prison systems are saturated with indivuals charged with doing time, tax dollars spent to punish rather than rehabilitate and educate.  It's not rocket science.  Not promoting drug addiction or encouraging bad habits, more than that... taking off the mask and stigma associated with pre-judging and casting out the true demonic forces of the miseducation of society.  Will you come?  Is there one?  Take off your ego, please.  No judging allowed. 01:18:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purpleno#natural medicine,coloringtheupsideoffear,medicinal marijuana,decriminilization of cannabis,cannabis and healing"Imagine all the people living in peace, you may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one" J.L. A song about love, minus judgment - a life of peace. Imaginhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/27/pantry-first-aide-love-happynessLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/27/pantry-first-aide-love-happyness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/27/pantry-first-aide-love-happynessSat, 27 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTPantry First Aide: love & happynessThe happiest people seem to look and emit beautiful energy and seem to just look good on the surface.  What are they doing, what are they eating, what are they drinking?  Sex, touch, care and natural sources of even something as simple and free as the Sunshine... healthy, responsible living.  What are those seemingly 'healthy' people doing??? Better yet, what are they NOT doing, NOT eating and NOT drinking.  What are we feeding into and letting get under our skin or into our 'sytstem'.  To medicate or NOT to medicate.  How necessary is it to take prescribed medications to alleviate, heal or even prevent illness.  One medication can heal you and hurt you at the same time.  I'm finding out .... probably the hard way, not only do I need to do the research... self discipline and a good reality check on taking better care of my mind, body and spiritual health is a full time job and responsibility I can't simply rely on a doctor's diagnose or prescribed medication.  Listening to health care professionals and experiencing a gamut of this and that... we learn to balance our truths with what works for us and what's not working for us.  You wanna live or die? Be bitter or happy?  You wanna worry or laugh?  You wanna be healthy or shorten your lifespan by years?  01:05:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoHealth and Wellness Lifestyle,natural medicine,healing,Herbal medicine,Love as a healerPharmaceutical Sales is a billion dollar industry. The believe that prescription medication...is a necessity or a philosophy of knowledge indoctrinated as a truhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/20/money-and-the-power-foolish-heart-by-journey-playinLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/20/money-and-the-power-foolish-heart-by-journey-playin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/20/money-and-the-power-foolish-heart-by-journey-playinSat, 20 May 2017 22:00:00 GMTMoney and the Power: foolish heart by journey, playin'...A weakness of my own... finances and budgeting.  How it matters in all aspects of our lives and relationships.  The balance in between love and money and how we effectively or ineffectively communicate not only about money and work ethic, ideas, dreams and goals...but also how we love  and listen to prosper or choose to refute, ignore and practice the same bad habits that lead to unfortunate endings.  Listen in on Saturday night to hear some transparent thoughts on Faith without work and communicating effectively and responsibly to grow and not wither. 00:40:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenofamily financing,budget for dummies,lessons learned in love and money,forgiveness to change bad habits,reality check on money mattersFalling short.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/06/grassroots-thirsty-the-grass-is-greener-where-u-water-itLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/06/grassroots-thirsty-the-grass-is-greener-where-u-water-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/05/06/grassroots-thirsty-the-grass-is-greener-where-u-water-itSat, 06 May 2017 13:00:00 GMTgrassroots thirsty: the grass is greener where u water itJust a mini episode with mostly music and encouragement to ensure the vote is getting out... polls close at 7pm on May 6th for local elections.   There are plenty who do not vote at all and others who only vote in Presidential elections.  Local elections matter just as much or even moreso than those on the gubenatorial ballots.  There are referendums and propositions, school board and other community related issues that directly affect our immediate neighborhoods that you should be aware of and voting on.  Please exercise your right to vote.  This special episode airs earlierr than usual.  8am CST.  Tune in or listen to the archived replay.  Thanks and GO VOTE! 00:36:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenolocal elections matter,Local elections 2017,GOTV 2017,grassroots organizing,community awareness and involvementELECTION DAY IS MAY 6; Go Vote. Local elections matter. From the courthouse to the white house, our vote counts, our knowledge has power and there is power inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/23/shes-crafty-healthy-chocolate-cakeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/23/shes-crafty-healthy-chocolate-cake/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/23/shes-crafty-healthy-chocolate-cakeSun, 23 Apr 2017 03:00:00 GMTshe's crafty: healthy chocolate cakewhat a week, and what a beautiful Spring time, transitional period to reflect and move on up to and through good times.  swinging in tonight to start up a 'fit bit' towards some healthier goals.  sharing is caring and hopefully motivational.  accountability is the motive.  positivity is the premise.  practice makes perfect and good vibes are just needed.  music and muse tonite for about 15minutes plus...and thats all. godnite!    00:40:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenopositive vibes on a Saturday nite,community work,building for better,Love Medicineon the fly episode: free saturday nite live on the occasion of "WYD?"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/16/divining-the-system-our-be-bop-universeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/16/divining-the-system-our-be-bop-universe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/04/16/divining-the-system-our-be-bop-universeSun, 16 Apr 2017 03:00:00 GMTDivining the System... Our be-bop UniverseLong time no Us, huh?  I'm back!  Hangin' out with Kim Pickens, artist & activist who is the founder of The Humility Project.  The Humility Project services the homeless community in the Victoria, Texas area and also reaches around the state and world to assist in the causes of homelessness in America.  We'll be hanging out an chattin' it up on homelessness in our communities, especially how it affects our children.  What IS homelessness?  The true realities of how and why...how often its occurring in our neighborhoods and how aware and/or involved are we do understand.  Its something to know its a problem, quite another to be moved enough to bring awareness using social media and legwork to establish an entity dedicated to bring aid to those who are in need of food/shelter and clothing.  We will also be speaking on school choice, and school vouchers.  How are tax dollars used to provide a system of vouchers and monies set aside for Educational pruposes and whose eligible to recieve vouchers towards Education? I'm learning all this stuff too!  What's up with Betsy Voss and Ben Carson... the two persons at the 'head' of both Education and Housing in our governing system today.  Kim is a mama of 5 Pickens' boys, wife of  artist and musician, Raj Pickens.  Together they co-founded the SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN ART COLLECTIVE promoting and producing art shows in the Victoria area and providing assistance and awareness on homelessness for our world.  Join us!  Call in if you like! 01:15:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenohomelessness,community awareness of social ills,family is greater than we see,humility and compassion for our brothas and sistas,accountability and responsibilty in the villagehomelessness in our communities: defined by the humility projecthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/03/05/quakers-vapors-papersLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/03/05/quakers-vapors-papers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/03/05/quakers-vapors-papersSun, 05 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMTQuakers, Vapors & Papers'Good morn or evening friends, here's your friendly announcer.... I've got serious News..to tell everybody.'  ~ Mr. Wonder          This Saturday, I'm poppin' in for a 30 minute briefing on the Art of doing what we do to maintain, mangae and make the most of the stuff within us made up of stars and dust in each and every one of us.  Accountability, humility and 'hustle'.... whatever any of that means to us... I wanna talk on it or groove with it, in song and such.  Where do we stand in our own 'homes'?  What do we call the home and how do we make it right, for us?    A peek into what's happening out and about.    Your patience with the new construction is appreciated.  Stay tuned!       00:54:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenoground water,grounding,letting go,finding solace,keep it realGetting the House in Orderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/02/19/shiver-me-timbers--mic-checkLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/02/19/shiver-me-timbers--mic-check/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/02/19/shiver-me-timbers--mic-checkSun, 19 Feb 2017 04:00:00 GMTShiver me timbers - mic checkWhen cold winds blow and take us waaaaay off track of what we set forward to do, reminders not to become so distracted that we forget our WHY.  This Saturday, a pre-quel and mini-sode of the upcoming full episode in April on 'homeland security' featuring Texas native, publisher and artist, Kim Pickens.  Wife of a musician, mother of 5 and a sister friend to me of some 20 years, Kim is also the director of a program that services the homeless community in her immediate area of Victoria, Texas as well as the homeless community across the state, and country.  She champions the cause to be a giver and to be about service where she feels most apt and passionate. It is a blessing to the community to have a mother/sister so pressed to care that she has made it her business to be the change she seeks.  In April, we will be talking about the plight and realities of homelessness, home schooling for our children, and the perils of the 'wanderer' who is homeless in a sense of disconnected from roots or grounding to live a life of carving out space in time to make a mark and leave a legacy for family...for the Universe.  Everyone of us have 'roots'... choices and consequences matter to find our way, but what matters {i believe} is how we handle those grooves and curves.  We keep walkin' and learning.... growing in love.  We will also discuss school choice {home schooling, public vs. private school} I'm excited to speak with her and share it with you.  Until then, you will see mini-sodes leading up to the full episode in April.  This Saturday night is a brief episode to check in and say HI!  Stay tuned!   00:37:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenohomelessness,homelessness in Texas,homeless children,sisterhoodconnection,Public School vs Private SchoolJust checkin' in. Full episode coming in April. Mini-sode this Saturday nite. tune in!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/01/15/going-to-the-fishin-flight-of-the-mind-episodeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/01/15/going-to-the-fishin-flight-of-the-mind-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2017/01/15/going-to-the-fishin-flight-of-the-mind-episodeSun, 15 Jan 2017 04:00:00 GMTGoing to the Fishin': Flight of the Mind episodeTune in.00:46:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoHouston Poetry,Black Snow and Snow Industries,Black Snow owner of the Oil Can in Houston,Black Business in Houston,Southern style ArtHookin' up with Houston poet, business & family man to see what's swimmin' good in the Bayou City pre-Superbowl.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/25/square-biz-whats-the-tea-and-merry-christmas-epidsodeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/25/square-biz-whats-the-tea-and-merry-christmas-epidsode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/25/square-biz-whats-the-tea-and-merry-christmas-epidsodeSun, 25 Dec 2016 04:00:00 GMTsquare biz: what's the tea? and merry christmas episodeClosing out the year with a simple set of Im so gad we had this time together, ?and looking forward to what God has in the works for us.  Living as well as we can, and following our paths respectively.  Manifest Destiny up in the crunch, time crunch that is.... time management would be my new year's resolution if I made any at all.  So with this short episode, I'll let it flow into the next time we meet.  FIrst episode of 2017 will lead in with a Houston Spoken Word artist, and business owner... Black Snow  Stay tuned and join us as we build to deliver some quality representations of what square biz ??be like, in keeping it real and bending to reflect true love and light for one another.  Thanks for listening in so far, later, I hope to add more layers to this unit.  Peace and Love everyone... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  00:20:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoArt,Love,Life and Liberty and the pursuit of happieness,Don't forget the baby,2016 reflectionsClosing out the year with a simple set of Im so gad we had this time together, ?and looking forward to what God has in the works for us.  Living as well as we chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/18/chocolate-starr-radio-the-sweet-spot-episodeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/18/chocolate-starr-radio-the-sweet-spot-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/18/chocolate-starr-radio-the-sweet-spot-episodeSun, 18 Dec 2016 04:00:00 GMTChocolate Starr Radio: the sweet spot episodeon in about 45mins!00:49:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoFusion music,Independent Art and Music,Underground Music,Nativ Symphony,Southern Soul MusicThe biz of Art. Sharing a conversation with Independence Artist Franchelle Fre Wuhn on quality work ethic and time invested in developing craftsmanship in indiehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/11/cut-from-a-different-cloth-sing-the-body-electric-chileLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/11/cut-from-a-different-cloth-sing-the-body-electric-chile/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/12/11/cut-from-a-different-cloth-sing-the-body-electric-chileSun, 11 Dec 2016 04:00:00 GMTcut from a different cloth; sing! the body electric, chile!   tune in saturday, december tenth.  on air guest.  art imitating life.... facing fears and such.  we will be rollin' with the punches and talking about letting go of fears, facing them with faith and loving on ourselves.  i hope u join us.  get ur hot cocoa or favorite beverage to chill with and listen in.... hosting indie artist from houston, texas ... Franchelle fre wuhn artist, which literally translates as 'free one'.  Fran is a independent vocalist, lyricist and all around muse in the sound.  Formely a member of Neon Collars, Franchelle is currently working as an independent artist collaborating with other talents in the music genre of Fusion sound. This episode, we will chat on what 'freedom' means to us. What heart, dedication and obedience (sacrifice) to callings and passion... it takes to keep going in the business of art. Looking forward to vibing with this Queen on the air, pleas join us! enjoy ur holiday time with ur family, friends while spreading that love and joy to everyone, especially the less fortunate or someone whom we have neglected to reach.  peace and light.  stay tuned. 00:05:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenoneon collars,living life effectively,are we joyful or joy filled?,lite up the night with christmas,self carewhy did the chicken cross the road? lets talk about it.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/27/please-listen-to-my-demo-shortcake-episodeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/27/please-listen-to-my-demo-shortcake-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/27/please-listen-to-my-demo-shortcake-episodeSun, 27 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMTplease listen to my demo: shortcake episode?happy holidays.  a short simple and sweet saturday nite epidsode wishing good vibes across the whole land. a little music and just a short intro from me to send a shout out through the universe... encouraging everyone to stay motivated, stay with what and who motivates you to be you, in the righteous sense with all the heart and compassion given by the most high.  we pray for sound minds and healthy temples so we can press forward doing good service in the purpose for which it is meant... with joy.  I hope this day finds you happy, well or seeking wellness and remebering to love anyways... that is a favorite mother theresa piece that i personally adore.  "do it anyway".  being mindful, as i remind myself... take care of the body, mind and spirit... drink more water, find some physical activity to be consistently committed to, spend time in loving your love ones, read... pray, eat better... and do what makes you happy.  Currently seeking natural remedies to treat the tick tocks of time and the minor or major ailments that keep us form being our greatest selves... finding and treating the root, while managing the symptoms of a condition, illness or injury... that's a goal... be careful not to bring harm, or self fulfill negatives that cause us to get weak or stay weakened...If it makes you ill, causes you to be or act ill...or treat others in an ill type of way... stop, the love u save may be ur own.  peace, love and light.  enjoy urselves... and believe.   00:57:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenolove,family,self care,peace of mind,Optimismsweet and simple saturday nite, take care of the light. & do it anyway.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/20/just-mom-my-baristas-bettah-than-yoursLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/20/just-mom-my-baristas-bettah-than-yours/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/20/just-mom-my-baristas-bettah-than-yoursSun, 20 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMTJust Mom: My Barista's bettah than yoursStaying with the Positive.  We have seen many posts over the past couple of weeks after the election, a lot of them negative and showcasing feelings and emotions... realities on how America is a melting pot of all kinds of stuff, bubbling over to reveal herself in so many ways.  I'm choosing to spotlight a young mother, of an ecclectic kind of mesh of what America might represent... freedom, positively open minded.... diverse... artistic... working mother of two little ones. An apsiring student of Psychology... a recent convert into the faith of Judaism, and a barista at a local Starbucks who works out regularly and looks great making Cappucinos typically 8hrs a day.  Just mom.  Starbucks is a place where many people come to meet for business & leisure, to relax while enjoying a cup of joe.... and there are 'regulars' who come in and appreciate the attention to detail and service from well trained baristas like Lacey, as well as the relationships built over time.  We find out, we are more alike than we are different.  Someone lost a job, someone got a promotion... someone had a baby, or newly engaged... studying for a test... and finally passing.  Understanding exactly how a custormer prefers their drink to be tailored... all the while... having on the mind and heart the reality of 'mom' and the other responsibilites of a working mother...life... what's for dinner later... managing a social life, and standing on her feet hrs at a time...staying tough and still managing to stay beautiful.  00:30:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoMoms across the Nation,working moms,celebrate differences,beauty in the simplicities,appreciation for the little thingsSupa Woman Makes it Look Easy. Working mom... how she holds it all together and looks good doing it. Celebrate your lady, your queen, queen mother...your mommhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/13/g-light-snl-beatz-biz-liteLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/13/g-light-snl-beatz-biz-lite/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/13/g-light-snl-beatz-biz-liteSun, 13 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT"G" Light: SNL beatz, biz & lite  Milestones, a time to be grateful.  A brief big up on a Saturday nite to encouraging & uplifting sistas & brothas in self made business that are thriving and shadowing good shade and light for all of us.  The titled show of beatz, biz and lite, is a take off of one my all time favorite artistic groups in rap and what can only be described as ATCQ-esque genre of music.  A Tribe Called Quest who recently released a new piece of work... "Thank You For Your Service..."  will be on SNL this nite along with another favorite artist, Dave Chappelle.  Artists of the old school... nu skool who continue to build and push progressive and original thought within their work... I'm excitied to see them on SNL and must mention it in relation.. as a quest we all have for our tribes to collect... and gather to get up some more to do what we are called to do... righteously. In the meanwhile, back at the ranch..... on Galveston Island, Texas, located at 4917 Broadway is a long standing and successful business owned by the Medellin family.  Most especially, headed by Melinda Medellin... a beautiful and hard working woman who is a Galveston native.  The restaurant is a local favorite with Mexican dishes with breakfast and lunch menus to suit diverse tastes.  The business has been a thriving business for more than a decade which is a success by any business owner's standards when a service or product consistenly is in demand by the general public.  Congratulations to the Medellin family for years of hard work and building a space where people can gather and continue to speak of Bronco Burrito among the best... a definite go-to place for anyone visiting the island or those on the mainland and surrounding areas who have only heard of the goodness but have yet to try.   Have a great Saturday night live.... and see you soon.       00:36:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoBronco Burrito,Hispanic Women in Business,Galveston Island Women in Business,Quest for Tribe,Historic Times in Elections & Electric RelaxationMy "g" light is on, and that means GO. ~ Waxing poetics & shoutin' out to thriving businesses in 15 minutes more or less...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/06/snl-promotional-episode-features-small-biz-of-womenLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/06/snl-promotional-episode-features-small-biz-of-women/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/11/06/snl-promotional-episode-features-small-biz-of-womenSun, 06 Nov 2016 03:30:00 GMTSNL: promotional episode... features small biz of women.As I'm taking some time to relax, relate and re-up for myself.  I'd like to showcase some successful business owners who happen to be women.  I know plenty and don't know where to begin.  First and foremost, its the weekend before a hugely important election.  Please get out and vote on this coming Super Tuesday, November 8th.  Our local governments and local businesses are key to a successful and progressive community.  The first business owner who comes to mind, from my community is Tammy Gary... part owner of a legendary club in West Texas City, Texas known as The Front Door Club.  The Front Door Club has a legendary reputation in the community for not only being a place where fun and memories can be shared throughout the town and abroad... but also totes a fine history of giving back to the community with donations and scholarships for college bound kids.  Hosting annual toy/bicycle drives for less fortunate families and just recently, hosting a fun and safe alternative gig for trick or treaters this Halloween.  The Front Door Club, touts a great reputation for charity work in the community with its Front Door Social and Charity Club which is the foundation and part of the reason, original owner, Fats Gary opened the doors as a dance club and bar over 40 years ago.  Its still stands today at 6106 Texas Avenue on the main drag in a small Texas town with great history.  Congratulations to the Gary Family for maintaining a successful business with Tammy @ the head, for more than 40 years.  A place where many have had great stories to tell and memories to make.  Whether you dig a club scene or not, we ought to celebrate business owners who successfully give back to the community &  pull a crowd consistently providing a service & consistently promoting charitable events within our small but great town.       00:22:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoWest Texas City,The Front Door Club,Charity,Women in Business,Successful women of Color in BusinessPromotional photos and spotlights of successful business owners small and large.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/30/touch-down-the-intimacies-necessities-of-the-non-touch-down-for-the-waitLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/30/touch-down-the-intimacies-necessities-of-the-non-touch-down-for-the-wait/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/30/touch-down-the-intimacies-necessities-of-the-non-touch-down-for-the-waitSun, 30 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMT"Touch- Down": the intimacies & necessities of the non-touch; down for the wait  We are ever learning and ever evolving, at least I hope so.  I am.  This episode I'd like to vibe on the affects of intimate relationships that define intimacy in ways that we don't usually discuss or pin point as 'intimate' or real.  Its not 'touching' if you don't really 'touch'....  we mature and get to know ourselves, and understand how we can effectively communicate and share wisdom, love and knowledge among one another without ever having to physically be present.  HOWEVER, the missing of it, affection with our children, our mates, our family members and friends.  The honest need to have hugs, warmth of human touch and the sincere affection that produces 'happy' endorphins... lets talk about that.  I will have a brief, live interview with Galveston County Judicial candidate, Cornel Walker.  He will share his vision for holding and acquiring the seat of the 10th Judicial District in Galveston County, TX and what exactly does a Judge do.  GO VOTE!  Early voting is on now!   Also, this will be the last episode until December.  In the mean time I can be reached at @welcomematt6 on Twitter ...  I am Steph Gordon on Facebook and I also will be blogging, stay connected to get the information on where and how you can follow along and share in those write ups... I hope to build this program to something more with better ways to share thought and poetics.  Please stay tuned!  I will be here, this Saturday nite 10pm CST.             01:37:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenofamily,love,celibacy,First Corinthians 13,mental wellnessWe need touch, how fabulous and beautiful to be 'touched' with love without physical touch while understanding the need for it as much as the non-touch factorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/23/sequel-and-prequel-epidsode-number-us--get-out-the-vote-yallLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/23/sequel-and-prequel-epidsode-number-us--get-out-the-vote-yall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/23/sequel-and-prequel-epidsode-number-us--get-out-the-vote-yallSun, 23 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMTSequel and Prequel Epidsode Number US. Get out the Vote, Y'all.Getting closer to the election.  Wanted to share more of what we missed last Saturday in the pre-recorded interview with Reverend D.N. Benford as well as some topics of interest in what's going on around the neighborhood, locally and more outside of our little boxes. The influence of local business, the church, the school system and trend setting.   An episode which is a 'bridge' episode from last week, leading into next week's episode on "Touch".  The "Touch-Down" of coming into our own and BELIEVING in us.  Next time on air... I'd like to broadcast and utilize a visual element to have a different experience in broadcasting the blog.  We'll try it out..as well as speakin' on  the importance of getting to know ourselves and understanding the necessity of 'touch' in spiritual, physical and the overall hope for us to gain understanding of what we need to better ourselves, our approach and treatment of others/family/community and LIFE.  I'm trek'n and learning as i go.  Join me, @ 10pm CST tonite.  01:57:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoClarity,Re-touching from last week,Get out the vote,local government,staying positive during ruff timesMore chit chat on gettin' out the vote. Remaining portion(s) of last Saturday's interview with local Rev. D.N. Benford; Being more relative and in touch with whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/16/first-things-first-let-the-church-say-amenLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/16/first-things-first-let-the-church-say-amen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/16/first-things-first-let-the-church-say-amenSun, 16 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMTFirst Thing's First: Let the Church Say Amen...We have some wise and experienced folk in our immediate circles... even right in our families.  All of us flawed in some way... others in greater ways, others...less or are more able to keep hidden those so- called weaknesses that would and could otherwise effect greatly our ability to lead or to gain the following necessary to be successful. Im just thinkin' .... as i do... about our falls and our 'get ups'... those who have done it publicly and those who endure privately battles we may never know about.  Do we hold our leaders in our communities to a higher standard than our regular Joe Smoe...next door neighbor?  Does public opinion mattter so much so that it guides and controls the ways of our small inner worlds through our knowledge of experiences over time?   With all due respect... we give to those leaders... and us, what good and great we can bring to the table to make the whole of us WORK well and good? At what point of inflection do we gather together at the table as brothers and sisters as ONE to help aide and overcome anything that we draw concern over as a collective... and how do we in compassion and good humility... embrace changes that indeed affect us all. Please join me on this Saturday night... 10pm CST as I ponder this topic in the thick of an election term... the last day to register in TX is OCTOBER 11th.  Election day is November 8th.  I will share a conversation with a local pastor who has been in ministry for more than 60 years.  Thank you in advance... 01:19:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoBlack Church and it Influenc,Communities working together,The voice of the people,We Are One,Pride and PrejudiceThe Affluence and Influence of Community Leaders & the Church itself as a House of Power, Worship and Community Outreach. Expectations & Respect, The human conhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/09/power-to-the-foxes-power-privilege-the-color-purpleLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/09/power-to-the-foxes-power-privilege-the-color-purple/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/09/power-to-the-foxes-power-privilege-the-color-purpleSun, 09 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMTPower to the Foxes! Power, Privilege & the color purpleLove Unconditional... boy... I'm still growing up on that one.  It takes some real evolutions to get there... are we there yet?  as a whole?  Our Power we come into can be a place of Peace...or Pressure that overtakes us... living sensibly and lovingly  to do overcome all that stuff... I wanna be there, stay there, don't u? How do we see Power and Privilege?  Do we see it or use it as a source of advantage in positive ways?  How are we evolving along with our peers, world and especially to accommodate our families?     00:35:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoLove,Peace,Happyness,GOTV for US,Black Power"A tad bit, a smidgen" its my mom's birthday weekend... she loved the democratic process, and was a beautiful example of 'womanhood', strength & the evolution ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/02/unicorns-the-bullies-disappearing-actsLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/02/unicorns-the-bullies-disappearing-acts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/10/02/unicorns-the-bullies-disappearing-actsSun, 02 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMTUnicorns, & the Bullies: Disappearing Acts  Its okay to be selfish.  To love and live your dreams. To be curious and 'hungry'... responsibly?  More 'reasonably', i should say...  The unapologetic 'fool', jumping from this ledge and off of this or that point of reference with a 'different' thing or new way of doing or seeing.  After all, its how its always been done, right? So it must be 'the way' to do it.  I beliee the Bernie Sanders progressive movement is based out of this basic premise.  To change drastically but first... the hard stuff we have to dig up and out.  Rebuilding the temple.  When do we go overboard with our passionate pursuits and wild ideas?  When do we STOP pushing for what our ideas and hopes are whispering into our spirits to go for, at what cost?  Do we grow past the 'take' and learn to 'give' as well?  Do we settle for second best because our efforts and excuses and even our upbringing causes us to lag or fall behind.  I love to see people succeed and achieve their goals.  I don't like it when we show up starved... starving can be dangerous.  Hungry is different.  Hungry is good.  What are we hungry for?  Thirsty for?  And how do we teach, show or exhibit to our children to be fearless in the face of the world's unicorns, and bullies to not become a shrinking violet?  Please join me as I vibe and chat on this top, this Saturday night, 10pm CST.    01:10:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear Purplenoself love today,dreamlyfe,dreamgirls,wildest dreams,fear and loathing in real timeShrinking Violets, the Doers and Overachievers, the Underachievers or the Crabs in the bucket. Live your dreams dear. When the lights go out, what have eye dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/25/counting-crows-or-blessings-do-we-see-our-yellow-brick-roadLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/25/counting-crows-or-blessings-do-we-see-our-yellow-brick-road/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/25/counting-crows-or-blessings-do-we-see-our-yellow-brick-roadSun, 25 Sep 2016 03:00:00 GMTCounting Crows or Blessings? Do we see our yellow brick road?Short Saturday Nite episode of gettin' up and off of 'dis here pole' ~ The Wiz, a favorite thing  45 minutes of some music and me. Just a little bit.  Greater later.     Lawd, still trying to crack the code,  am I smarter than a 5th grader?  Do I see my yellow brick road, or am I too stubborn or jaded to follow my gut and heart?  Trust it.  We make things harder for ourselves.  Detoxing to toxify again.  Looking for love then running from it.  Seeking happyness and when we find it, we focus on the hard part rather than the sweet spot.  And what about those 'crows'???  Crows in our lives, and are WE too behaving or exhibiting 'crow-ish' behaviors?     00:48:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoPositive Yellow Brick Road Hope,Hate no More,Loving myself fiercely,Junk food as comfort food,avoiding conflictappreciate everything. we make things harder for ourselves unintentionally. trusting ourselves with what and where our yellow brick road might be leading.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/18/revamping-the-g-code-tellin-the-truth-to-yoselfLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/18/revamping-the-g-code-tellin-the-truth-to-yoself/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/18/revamping-the-g-code-tellin-the-truth-to-yoselfSun, 18 Sep 2016 03:00:00 GMTRevamping the G-Code: Tellin' the Truth to yo'selfWatch where your mind wonders. What makes your heart race...eyes light up. What is missing and the drive that gets you to destiny doors. Ego? Lust? Pride? Conformity? Easy? Lazy? Or the road less travelled? Perhaps a re-tracing of steps to remember "you" and hear your true call. I read something yesterday " you cant have 100 goals" and arrive at one destiny door Fully in success. As we reach to achieve our goals in life and love...are we being honest enough with ourselves and our cyphers to arrive successfully? On time....in tune and healthy. Ready? We cant stay stuck in our own way. The heart of the matter will tell the Truth in our natural states of what makes us thrive and grow. Lets talk about it.01:07:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoLove is Stronger Than Pride,Bending to Light,Communicate your truest self,Vibrating in synch,Chickens dont flyWho's on first? Godlight flickers even still. It always finds its way. The stopwatch on real TIME. Cant touch it...all things in God time. Belief is wonderful.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/11/we-sing-because-we-have-a-song-angelou-spaghetti-dinnerLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/11/we-sing-because-we-have-a-song-angelou-spaghetti-dinner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/11/we-sing-because-we-have-a-song-angelou-spaghetti-dinnerSun, 11 Sep 2016 03:00:00 GMTWe Sing Because We Have a Song: Angelou & Spaghetti Dinner  Word Up.  45 minute episode with some surprises.   Mostly, the necessity of good energy in the infinte pursuit of happyness for each and all of us.  Preparation for the upcoming weeks and the rest of this year for SUCCESS for studies, achievements, health and the wealth of our families.  TIME.  Well spent in making ready for what builds us up and the Power to defense UP against what energies, ppl, places and things that bring us down.     What are you reading?  Watching? And do we know any independents in the industries that we love, need and patronize.  SUPPORT indie artists/farmers/business and even film.  Thanks in advance for joining me this Saturday nite at 10pm CST.  Your good presence is appreciated.   00:52:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoIndie Art,Farmer's Market,Independent Films,Local Authors,Local Booksellers & Boutique OwnersWhat are YOU doing this Saturday Night? Join me for a bit of chat and muse on why we do what we do in livelihood & passionate pursuits of happyness. A celebrahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/04/are-you-ready-for-some-football--seasons-greetings-square-bizLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/04/are-you-ready-for-some-football--seasons-greetings-square-biz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/09/04/are-you-ready-for-some-football--seasons-greetings-square-bizSun, 04 Sep 2016 03:00:00 GMTAre You Ready for some FOOTBALL ?!?! Seasons Greetings & Square BizI'm not a huge football, but in our great state of Texas and the U.S. Football & sports in general are HUGE.   Loyalty and Respect and DISCIPLINE all wrapped in to how well we win and how well we lose.  How well we prepare and play, and who we associate ourselves with as a whole.  I want to briefly discuss this, not as an avid sports fan, but as a mom and Woman keepin' my head up and in the game to prepare for what's up and next in relevance as it relates to me and mine.         Season's started.  Short discussion on the loyalties we have for the team we represent and the comparisons in Life that effect how we interact with each other on a day to day.... situation to situation basis.  45 minute show on another Saturday nite.  In the meantime and in between time, I hope you join me.  10pm CST.     00:50:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoLove & Football,Team Loyalty,Audibles in Life,Are we Done discussing Colin?,Freedom of SpeechRespect in the Game of Life. Coachable kids vs. Uncoachable kids. Is respect earned or given? Demanding or Bestowed? Are we living examples of how we respecthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/28/everything-we-miss-at-home-being-grateful-for-every-bite-of-soul-foodLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/28/everything-we-miss-at-home-being-grateful-for-every-bite-of-soul-food/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/28/everything-we-miss-at-home-being-grateful-for-every-bite-of-soul-foodSun, 28 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMTEVERYTHING WE MISS AT HOME: BEING GRATEFUL FOR EVERY BITE of 'SOUL FOOD'We're never satisfied.  Always looking at issues and problems & not taking the time to communicate what we REALLY think, how we REALLY feel and actively search for realistic solutions TOGETHER.  As a nation right now, we are at odds with what to do and who to choose in leadership.  Our wealth of knowledge and our mix or ignorance, I believe is just about the most honest of showings in our beautifully flawed humanity we can watch play out in the News & social media sites.   We can take an honest look at us. We can come together and build in so many ways.  Heal, love and learn from each other.  Some folk live in pain or painful circumstances and become tolerant of it and just decide that change takes too much effort or we don't deserve to go back to the drawing board...with out own stuff and keep building or start over. You get what you get and don't throw a fit!  While somewhat true... striving to do better and get better, reach higher and live our best lives is a prayer I have for each of us.  As families, as friends,  lovers... as communities we know the truth of a thing but will avoid it to make things easier but  are unconsciously and maybe even in good conscious breaking our foundations.  Destroying our connections and messin' with the evolution of US...   Is it too much to be concerned with the Air we drink, Water we breathe, and the pretense we protray to the outter world that we are okay emotionally, financially, physically and even spiritually?  Thinkin' on the Myth of the Black Superwoman in personal research of my own.  I come from some strong women, but we all need love, tenderness... truth & to communicate those truths adequately in accoutability for what we act like we know.  For our health, for our families, in love and to live the best life we can live.  Appreciation & Awareness. 00:51:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoAppreciation Goes A Long Way,Clean Air Act,Must be something in the water,Processed Foods and our Heart/Mind,Sugar BabiesEverything but the kitchen sink in this episode. Including the Water we drink. AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION. We don't know what we don't know. What we don't sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/21/back-to-school-the-state-of-the-air-out-thereCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/21/back-to-school-the-state-of-the-air-out-there/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/21/back-to-school-the-state-of-the-air-out-thereSun, 21 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMTBack To School: The State of the Air out ThereWelp! It's back to school time and this episode will chronicle just that...our learnin' and our schoolin' and our state of engagement/participation we have with our children.  RELATIONSHIP!  Relationships and communications with what's going on with our own children, being a part and being present AND how actively are we aware and participating in-house, open houses, chaperoning and simple volunteering for school functions.  My tween aged... 7th grader is entering Junior High school this year and is a far stretch from the little girl who didnt mind at all if I showed up at a school event... time flies and memories don't make themselves.  Awareness and being present is a real thing to help make the world go 'round better.  Taking care of home. Donuts for Dads vs Muffins for Moms at schools, from my own experiences show and prove who is showing up and where we stand in our family roles.  I'm not excluded from the signs of the times.  I have seen more Dads, Auntees & Grandmas be more present and aware than Moms.  There is no judgement there, but a discussion to be had.  And what about the basics?  Self Care, Home Training, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Gardening, Cooking... self knowledge & awareness?  Teaching a child how to fish?  What about that?  What we know of us isn't @ the school nor is it an Educator's job to be everything they miss at home.  Educators are underpaid, overworked and a lot of the time under recognized for the work they do especially in intercity 'hoods.  Home schoolin' a normal curriculum... Public vs Private, always a healthy and worthy discussion.  A little mix of music, some hope, some faith and a whole lotta love in 45 minutes or less...for now, until later... Welcome Back Kotter!  00:50:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurpleyesMuffins for Moms,Donuts for Dads,Chaperoning a School Dance,Volunteering at your kid's school,PTO at your child's schoolHow involved am I, at my child's school? In-house, open house, student-teacher relationships...Owning the culture of 'home school'. Cultivating curriculum ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/14/breve-the-extra-ordinary-consciousness-of-us-episodeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/14/breve-the-extra-ordinary-consciousness-of-us-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/14/breve-the-extra-ordinary-consciousness-of-us-episodeSun, 14 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMTBreve: the extra-ordinary consciousness of us "episode"A "breve" is a type of coffee with steamed milk added to a bold roast.  I really like it, but don't have it often.  This episode is kinda like that.  It will be short, boldly smooth.  Full of flavor...in the ever conscious effort to stay conscious.  I'm in this for healing.  For self.  To help someone else out there who just might be looking for some music they have never heard, or haven't heard in awhile...with nothing much to do on a Saturday night  but to be entertained soulful with good "food".  Only a  30 minute episode.  No guest...just us & space... half & half.  Half music, half positive posturing of what's going on around the world. Peace & Light... bolder 00:32:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoVote or die,Simplicities of real,At home mommas,Be concerned about your neighbor,GOTV inTexasStaying on the conscious side of the world. The g.o.t.v. up call. In brevity but in "perfect" imperfection... just music & Saturday nite dance card on simplehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/07/the-fundamentals-of-listening-are-we-taking-it-all-in-for-naughtLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/07/the-fundamentals-of-listening-are-we-taking-it-all-in-for-naught/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/08/07/the-fundamentals-of-listening-are-we-taking-it-all-in-for-naughtSun, 07 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMTThe Fundamentals of Listening: Are we taking it all in for naught?Calling on local law enforcement and community culturalists...mommas and the poppas especially... to join in on a conversation about effecting real change.  We talk, we chat... we boldy brazen our views on social media and we even go back and forth spouting our supposed views or stances.  That's cool.  But are we listening to one another?  Are we taking it all in and considering what the other is feeling, expressing or that our own thoughts are stubbornly one sided?  I am guilty.  The art of truly listening.  And sometimes that means just being quiet and paying attention before producing a reaction, action or drawing a conclusion on what something looks like or why these things are happening.  These things, meaning.... ongoing brutality from law enforcement.... random killings, in the home and beyond.  Where we live, work, pray and play are all vunerable places these days it seems.  Many are regrouping and isolating themselves fromt the world, but it that the answer?  Dealing, coping with what is happening around us in the complex and the simple.  At home, and actively being present in making real change in the system of government and community.  Let us talk and listen to understand.  Join me in episode number Two.  Saturday, August Six. 00:51:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoCommunity Awareness,Get Out the Vote,Election 2016,Family Values today,Listening to Understand"Jane, stop this crazy thing!" Love your neighbor as you love yourself... the greatest of all. Do we believe in true loving or are we only concerned w/ gettinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/07/31/tru-skool-hip-hop-today-its-mass-appealCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/07/31/tru-skool-hip-hop-today-its-mass-appeal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/welcomematt6/2016/07/31/tru-skool-hip-hop-today-its-mass-appealSun, 31 Jul 2016 03:00:00 GMTTru Skool Hip Hop Today & its Mass AppealThe face and sound of Hip Hop may mean a lot of different things to a great many of us.  What true Hip Hop is has always sparked interesting debates to me but surely there really is nothing debatable about authenticity.  When we see it, hear it and feel it... like minds agree on that it is and nothing compares to it.  True Hip Hop tells a story and promotes social change and consciousness on a mass level.  Is it still thriving today and in what forms and from whom?  I'm curious to build and vibe with Hip Hop dance instuctor Josh Cruz who teaches dance in the Friendswood, South Houston, Texas area.  Hip Hop has substance and a vibe that we find ourselves bobbin' our heads to and falling in love with a classic beat or memorizing infamous lines and lyrcis that profoundly speak on self confidence, self knowledge and what's going on around the world or the 'hood at any given moment.  Aint nothing new under the Sun, but Hip Hop keeps evolving and I am happy about that.  Please join me on Saturday nite, July 30th as we chat on the mass appeal Hip Hop has today and what it looks, sounds and  how it continues to be consistent in delivering The Message of change and awareness through art culture in sound and expression. 00:35:00Coloring the Up Side of Fear PurplenoTru Skool Hip Hop,Tru Skool,Southeast Texas Hip Hop,Women in Hip Hop,Hip Hop DanceWhat does Hip Hop look like and sound like today? How far has its base stretched and do we believe its still alive and kickin'?