2013 Last Poet Standing – Feb 24 @ the Great Hall, TORONTO!

DWAYNE MORGON invites YOU ... :) Join me this Sunday, February 24th at 7:30PM, inside of the Great Hall (1087 Queen Street West). BUY TICKETS TODAY ONLINE for a poetry show like nothing you've ever seen or experienced ... Unless you attended last year, when Burlington's P.O.E. outlasted the competition, and took home the $500 Cash Prize. And now, the excitement begins ... 16 outstanding poets from Toronto, Buffalo, Guelph, Burlington, Detroit, and Ottawa will step in to a boxing … [Read more...]

Erma Bombeck, ‘When God Created Mothers’

“When God Created Mothers" When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed … [Read more...]

HOPE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

  HOPE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION   Voice of the World They call us Third World below the Second below the First because we have less produce less suffer more But three are really one these days we can help you understand come and let us show you hear the One World voice Religious leaders gives us food teaches kids to read Political leaders gives promises and sewage in the street Work all day to buy a chicken or dine on scraps of rich don’t say we have … [Read more...]

ISHITA MEHTA – Storyteller: A MOTHER’S LOVE

      A MOTHER'S LOVE   This world has jewels, money, land position, power, and mansions grand But a mother's love more precious far, than all these other treasures are. A mother nurtures, guides, protects Her teachings each child's life affects, and when in later years they go, away from home, and friends they know Those teachings will provide the stay, to keep them on the good straight way. Though some may stray to taste the fruits, of worldly … [Read more...]

Ishita Mehta, the Storyteller: ‘Something Very Special’

Something Very Special There's something about tonight Something very special Something about the way you move that thing Something very special Something about the way you are looking at me Something very special There's something about tonight Something very special There's something about tonight Something very special Something about the way you move that thing Something very special Something about the way you are looking at me Something very special There's something about … [Read more...]

INSPIRATIONAL – ’tis the Reason for the Season!

          As We Celebrate the Holiday Season, Let Us Not Forget the Reason  for the Season And The Most Precious Gift of Christmas       1 Corinthians 13 (A Christmas Version)   If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at … [Read more...]

Life According to Mother Teresa

LIFE is ....   "Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it." - … [Read more...]

Wildsound, SCREENPLAY and WRITING Festival Contests

FIRST SCENE SCREENPLAY CONTEST International Screenplay Contest Holiday Special DEADLINE December 20th   Are you just starting off your screenplay and want immediate feedback on your first scenes/first moments of your script? FIRST SCENE (first 10pgs) SCREENPLAY CONTEST - Submit the first stages of your film and get full feedback! Send your first scene (or first moments - 10pg. limit) and get feedback. FINALISTS get their first scene read at the MONTHLY Screenplay. Festival … [Read more...]

The Essence of a Woman, Sherri Rose

The ESSENCE of a WOMAN ... will always, like Cinderella, not be a victimized scullery girl;  but a woman, even if placed in an awful situation, that is able to make the best of every situation.     THE POEM The poem that begins with the idea that a woman is more precious than pearls or rubies is in the Proverbs. There are different translations and below are two translations from two websites which are listed at the end under references. The second line of translation starts … [Read more...]

Shirlee Hall – COMES THE DAWN

COMES THE DAWN After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul.  And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security. And you begin to understand that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises.  And you begin to accept your defeats with your head held high and your eyes open,  with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child. You learn to build your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too … [Read more...]

Poem and Video Launch Event with Wendy Ladd – Nov. 23, 2012

One Response to There Comes A Time – Poem and Video Launch Event with Wendy Ladd!       There will be a drop off area for gently used clothing for babies, children, men and women, so what better time to clean out your closets and bring with you to the event. There will also be a silent auction, light food and refreshments. The event is free, however a suggested minimum donation of $20 for CCAA would be appreciated. Click HERE to register for this … [Read more...]

Love Never Fails – WOMEN in RECOVERY

Love is patient It is long-tempered, opposite of "short fused". Love is learning how to put up with others. It has restraint of anger, wrath, temper in all sorts of life situations . Patience is the key factor which is required in order to take a biblical course of action. Lack of patience is evidence of a lack of love. Love thinks of the other person first; lack of patience puts oneself first. Love shown to be giving of one's self, time, interests to another while giving up on … [Read more...]

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