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I am a Saint Louis native who loves the arts. I help develop up and coming artist, as well as mange their portfolios, and advise them on future steps to take in the business. I love science, ecology, anything that has to do with the earth. I am a nut for all

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Entertainment > Music (Other) What is your favorite bizarre lyric in a song?: 6 of 25
Favorite bizarre lyric in a song! Hands down, Prince immediately comes to mind. How about 'Adore'..." I'd like 2 think that I'm a man of exquisite taste. A hundred Italian silk, imported Egyptian lace." You can search the whole world over and never find these words put together quite like this in another song.When Doves Cry b... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Ani DiFranco: 1 of 4
I was introduced to Ani on July 20, 2007. She was giving a free concert under the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. I head heard about Ms. DiFranco, but never quite had the pleasure of hearing her music. Or at least hearing them and knowing it was her. Well, to my surprise and great pleasure. I LOVED HER! Imagine walking in to a c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Repentance: 12 of 31
Father Forgive Me...Father Forgive Me, I've been trying to shake this life of sinEvery time I think I'm out, temptation pulls me back in.You say you're married to the backslider, Then I guess I'm your wifeBeen raising hell since I was a piss stain in the panties of lifeThe other night I had this vision, felt like I should con... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Biography: Wernher von Braun: 3 of 7
Wernher von Braun: The Rocket ManWernher von Braun was born on March 23, 1912. As a youth, while reading the science fiction of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells von Braun became fascinated with the possibilities of space exploration. In fact, Hermann Oberth's classic study, By Rocket to Space, prompted von Braun to master calculus ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the middle: 7 of 16
In The Middle...Most of my life I've searched to find,a place where I belongBut it seemed time after timeI'd find myself aloneAlways stuck in the shadowsalways left out in the coldEveryone has a purpose, right!At least hat is what I had been told.Then one day you found me.How easily I could have been missed.But you rescued me... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Biography: Christa McAuliffe: 4 of 9
Christa McAuliffe: Educator/Innovator/America's SweetheartSharon Christa Corrigan was born September 2, 1948 to Edward and Grace Corrigan. As a youth Christa was both excited and intrigued by the Apollo moon landing program. Christa even spoke on how she watched the Space Age being born. Raised in Framingham, Christa decided ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Volunteering: 11 of 23
Volunteering "Be the change you wish to see in the world"` Ghandi. I couldn't agree more, and I have found that volunteering is the perfect way for me to do this. When I volunteer I am filled with so much joy and accomplishment. You never know how helping others, really helps you. I have been truly enriched by my volunteer ex... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Michael Franti: 1 of 1
Michael Franti: Musician, Political Activist, Author, Film Maker, and Overall beautiful Human Being.This incredible force was born in Oakland California on April 21, (depending on who you ask) the year is documented as anywhere between 1966-1968. Born to a white mother and black father, Michael was given up at birth. His birt... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories: 54 of 101
It was about seven or eight years ago. I had just recently experienced a number of atrocities and was having rough time. A couple of my friends thought that it would be a good idea to go out for drinks. I agreed, off we went. We ended up at a nice little bar and grill.. Though this was my first time here, I quickly gleamed th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Performances that should have gotten nominated for the Oscar: 9 of 14
"I Loves Harpo, God Knows I do. But I'll kill him dead before I let him beat me!" I believe that Oprah deserved an Oscar nod for her portrayal of Sophia in The Color Purple. If we are being honest, she had some of the most memorable scenes in that wonderful film. Her character has been quoted time and time again, in movie aft... More..