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Book Review

Meet Mike Boryla – Author of the Sci-Fi Dystopian Thriller “Mark of the Beast”

Now Available in Audio Book By Katerina Cozias Mike Boryla, former Philadelphia Eagles pro football quarterback, was pleased this week to announce the audio version release of “Mark of the Beast” a sci-fi dystopian thriller in celebration of Audio Book Month in June. The setting is post WWIII, the East Rim of the Grand Canyon, micro-chipped and on the run, the protagonist and his family … Continue reading Meet Mike Boryla – Author of the Sci-Fi Dystopian Thriller “Mark of the Beast”

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Arts, Poetry

A Vocabulary of Essential Terms for Universal Understanding

By Vernon Nickerson Add Addition More More than Multiply Multiplication Logs Logarithms Subtract subtraction Less Less than Inequality Divide Division Equal Equals Equality From here we get to Calculus, Quantum Physics, and the mathematics of Star Trek, MCU, and DCU; to infinity and beyond. (S),where (s) equals silence and silence comes before sound. Sound is there to help us appreciate silence. Silence allows our ears … Continue reading A Vocabulary of Essential Terms for Universal Understanding

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LGTQ

Happy Pride Month

In life there are certain things that words cannot describe. The past year has been beyond difficult and confusing. It has shown us that the world is not perfect. We as an global community have made mistakes, but it has also shown our humanity. We’ve been there, standing together as an community through the hardest of times and yet we have been able to celebrate … Continue reading Happy Pride Month

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Introduction to the Artist

An Inspiring Interview with AJ Ali, Producer of “Walking while Black: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer”

By Vernon Nickerson Good afternoon. Today it is my honor to be in conversation with AJ Ali, Producer of a powerful new documentary that is a must-see-and-discuss event for a global audience: “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer”. AJ kindly allowed us to have wonderfully diverse conversation with him Vernon Nickerson: Welcome to The Art of Monteque. AJ Ali: Hi Vernon, How are you? … Continue reading An Inspiring Interview with AJ Ali, Producer of “Walking while Black: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer”

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Arts

First Abject Allocated To Two Collections Under Acceptance In Lieu – National Gallery and Barber Institute of Fine Arts Acquire Lovis Corinth Portrait

A painting by the German artist Lovis Corinth (1858–1925) has been allocated in lieu of tax jointly to the National Gallery, London, and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham. The first object under the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme to have been allocated to more than one museum or collection, the picture will be displayed on a rotating basis, and will be seen first at … Continue reading First Abject Allocated To Two Collections Under Acceptance In Lieu – National Gallery and Barber Institute of Fine Arts Acquire Lovis Corinth Portrait

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Arts, Poetry

“They Still Want To Kill Us”

By Daniel Roumain Greenwood Black Wall StreetBlack OilGreen Money A young manMr. RowlandA younger womanMs. PageStumbled upon one anotherIn that elevator everything changed May 31, 192118 hoursA white mobEngulfed with white rage Burn it downBurn it all downA white man runnin’ with red blood on his hands Bring it downBring it all downA school, the library, our hospital, my church Burn it downBurn it all … Continue reading “They Still Want To Kill Us”

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Arts, Movie Review, Social Issues

“Walking while Black L.O.V.E. Is The Answer” – A MUST SEE FILM for Our 21st Century

By Vernon Nickerson Full disclosure: I want the planet to watch this entire documentary from beginning to end as many times as needed so that no human being in America forgets. Specifically, we must never forget the history of our current pandemic of violence at the hands of people who, once upon a time, were universally believed to keep the peace, even when everything else … Continue reading “Walking while Black L.O.V.E. Is The Answer” – A MUST SEE FILM for Our 21st Century

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Healthy Living

A Large Part Of Growing Food Is In Preserving Your Crops

By Jannie Vaught From Fruit to Vegetables the lasting result is a pantry full of healthy preserved food. About this time of the growing season, I am taking stock of what I am going to need in a few months. My preserving methods are easy. I can tomatoes and all the stone fruit according to the USDA food safety and use the Blue Ball canning … Continue reading A Large Part Of Growing Food Is In Preserving Your Crops

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Movie Review

“LEYLAK”: A Quiet and Powerful Film Depicting A Family’s Grief Observed in the 2020-2021 COVID 19 Pandemic

By Vernon Nickerson 500,000 deaths to date. Once upon a time it was only 100,000; 25,000 of those were from NY, NY. Thankfully, 61 died in New York with a family’s remembrance. This is where “Leylak” (the Turkish word for mauve and or lilac) begins. Historically, the color symbolizes spring and mourning the loss of a loved one. Both themes frame the story simply and … Continue reading “LEYLAK”: A Quiet and Powerful Film Depicting A Family’s Grief Observed in the 2020-2021 COVID 19 Pandemic

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Arts

AWARD-WINNING COMEDIC SHORT FILM GOOD GIRLS DON’T LAUNCHES ON CBC IN THE CANADIAN REFLECTIONS PROGRAM MAY 20

Lily Pictures and Ana de Lara Films  announced today the national debut of Filipina-Canadian Director Ana de Lara’s award-winning film GOOD GIRLS DON’T as a part of CBC’s Canadian Reflections Program on May 20th at 11:30PM and will then be available on the free CBC Gem streaming service. GOOD GIRLS DON’T boasts an all star cast featuring the talents of Evryle Ebora (Once Upon a … Continue reading AWARD-WINNING COMEDIC SHORT FILM GOOD GIRLS DON’T LAUNCHES ON CBC IN THE CANADIAN REFLECTIONS PROGRAM MAY 20

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Arts

Sundance Institute Names 20 Fellows Across Feature Film Directors and Screenwriters Labs, Native Lab

The Sundance Ins named the artists and projects selected for the first group of the upcoming signature summer Labs including 12 fellows for the Directors and Screenwriters Labs and 9 fellows participating in the Native Lab (one fellow will participate in both Labs). The Labs provide a space for writers and directors to spend time developing their craft and selected projects. Elements of this year’s … Continue reading Sundance Institute Names 20 Fellows Across Feature Film Directors and Screenwriters Labs, Native Lab

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Book Review, Book Reviews

Life Remixed … A Tale Of Hope From Mike Wilkinson

By Vernon Nickerson I recommend that every library system purchase this book and the audio book. I find Mr. Mike Wilkinson’s words to be inspiring whether in book form or on YouTube, especially when he is being interviewed or on a panel. Life Remixed ( TM) is very appropriate for the newest addition to the self-help pantheon of books entering the 2021 market. It certainly … Continue reading Life Remixed … A Tale Of Hope From Mike Wilkinson

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Arts

Capital One City Parks Foundation Summer Stage Anywhere Presents the World Premiere of “They Still Want to Kill Us”in conjunction with Arts Organizations from around the Country

An Uncensored Aria performed and composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain Featuring mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and directed by multimedia artist Yoram Savion Commemorating centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and marking one year since the murder of George Floyd Premiering May 25, 8PM ET at SummerStageAnywhere.org Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere is proud to present the national premiere of the short film “They … Continue reading Capital One City Parks Foundation Summer Stage Anywhere Presents the World Premiere of “They Still Want to Kill Us”in conjunction with Arts Organizations from around the Country

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Healthy Living

Growing Food As Medicine

By Jannie Vaught “Let food be your medicine let medicine be your food” A famous quote that has stood the test of time by the Greek physician Hippocrates. Regenerative agriculture has many layers of the health of the soil, and the learning just keeps going. A book to have in your gardening library is “From Dirt to Soil, One family’s journey into regenerative agriculture “by … Continue reading Growing Food As Medicine

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Arts

Acclaimed PBS Television Series ‘POV’ Announces 34th Season, Reaffirming Public Media as a Platform for the People

Powerful points of view into immigration, economic inequality and racial justice—more than half directed by people of color and women, with a spotlight on Latinx cinema Season premieres on July 5 with CJ Hunt’s The Neutral Ground—all films available streaming with free educational resources POV returns to PBS in July with its 34th season, a slate of films that reaffirm public media’s vital role as … Continue reading Acclaimed PBS Television Series ‘POV’ Announces 34th Season, Reaffirming Public Media as a Platform for the People

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Healthy Living

My Experience With Gardening This Year Has Been A Learning Curve

By Jannie Vaught I am following the growing schedule and watching weather and temperatures but I am back on all of my work for at least 3 weeks. I finally have gotten to a “normal” garden season. Not withstanding the potential of more heat and cool cycles. We are learning to meet each day on its own merit. Remember that song “One day at a … Continue reading My Experience With Gardening This Year Has Been A Learning Curve

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Arts

Happy Cinco de Mayo

The Art Of Monteque would like to Thank you for your support and helping us to achieve 16,000 views and counting. We would not be able to do what we do and support our wonderful artists without you!! Thank You!! We hope your Cinco de Mayo is beautiful and vibrant, may the glittering lights of the celebration of life fill your souls with sunshine causing … Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo

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