Introduction: In the realm of jazz, where notes dance and melodies weave tales, neurodivergent adult learners embark on a unique musical journey. Drawing inspiration from Wynton Marsalis, renowned jazz trumpeter and advocate for music education, this blog post amalgamates his insights with practical tips to empower neurodivergent individuals in mastering the art of jazz trumpet […]
I grew up around people of all colors and backgrounds in Fairfax County. I sincerely loved everyone. However, I realize because of this I can be super naive about how bad white supremacy is. One day I would like to chat with my fellow Black Republican and former Youth Pastor Eric M. Wallace , to […]
In the pursuit of understanding and healing, we embark on a journey that intertwines the profound insights of Dr. Gabor Maté’s “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” with the challenging context of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS). These two realms may seem disparate, but as we delve into their depths, we uncover connections that offer […]
Bored in my house on FMLA playing around on all the new updated social media apps that I have to analyze as a Senior Analytics Manager and Digital Strategist. Since I had heart surgery and PTSD I had fallen behind on learning the latest tech and was becoming super frustrated at work. The human mind […]
Jazz, as an art form, has long been recognized for its ability to convey deep emotions and transcendental experiences. It has an inherent spirituality that touches the souls of both musicians and listeners alike. In relation to the project on “Zadok the Priest,” exploring the spirituality in jazz can provide a fascinating parallel. The spiritual […]
There is historical evidence to suggest that the racist policies and practices in the United States, particularly during the early 20th century, had some influence on Nazi Germany. Here are some works that discuss this influence: 1. “Hitler’s American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law” by James Q. Whitman – […]
My heart is broken over this National Day of Hate. Until my podcast #Redpillforblackwomen is up, writing has become my favorite coping mechanism. I suffer secondary PTSD as a graduate from Madison High School, Virginia Tech & University of Virginia . My friends from #Baltimore like to tease me about how soft I am. I […]
I miss the old Charmaine, straight from the ‘Go Charmaine Blow the horn Charmaine, set on her goals Charmaine I hate the new Charmaine, the bad mood Charmaine The always rude Charmaine, spaz in text Charmaine I miss the sweet Charmaine, make a website Charmaine I gotta to say at that time I’d like to […]
Learning jazz trumpet is one of the most humbling, character shaping journies I have ever taken. It is a complete all encompassing lifestyle. It shapes how you think about the world, people and yourself. It makes you question everything you know about life and the spirit realm. Soon I will be reading a few books […]
Letting go of destructive theology is super hard. I commend those who stuck with Christ, through spiritual abuse, scandals, and confusion. For me the matrix begin to really break with the suicide of Pastor Jarrid Wilson in 2019. Here was a Christian who didn’t deny mental illness and in fact had a whole ministry. He […]