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Your best friend calls you and tells you he/she's really sick? How do you show you care?

Good gracious I've been floundering, zigzagging and neglected this space. I've been doing things thought... learning, networking, growing. Here's a pic from my last event. Art Tribute & Sale

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Your best friend calls you and tells you he/she's really sick? How do you show you care?

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What inspires you in life? What makes you want to reach for the stars and do something truly extraordinary?

The last time I took the time to write on this blog was months ago. I had no time to spare but I do over the next 3 days coming. Bangarang the event that was I intensely focused on is a rap. The reviews are great and there is a possibility I'll be doing a follow-up event.

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My daughters are speculating on what I'm wearing to a fashion week event I've been invited. Mmmmmmm! Kind of hilarious since they go through my clothing that I use to wear when I was their age to find pieces, they also cannot resist borrowing pocket books, purses and accessories

Today I worked on the budget for Bangarang. Additionally, I received venue confirmation for 'KEEP MAKING NOISE' a benefit set for March 15, at Prospect Heights Educational Campus, Brooklyn. Proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders/Haiti's Earthquake victim.

A journey I began

Lately, my primary focus have been on an event I am putting together showcasing Caribbean ritual arts. My research has taken me onto a path I did not plan to walk but, as I gain information, it is evolving me. Rituals bring healing to one's life.

My interest in the arts is natural. However, it is only over the last 7-10 years that I've taken the time to develop this interest beyond more than a just a frill around my brain. While staying home to raise my children, (a choice) instead of institutional professional advancement of self, I took on the livelihood of not only my biological children but other children with whom I came in contact Every announcement from each child became its own story of importance.

I hurried up and created a bi-monthly weekend excursion to the city, taking them to museums etc. While on this venture, I had another revelation. Most of the children I was fostering are first and second generation Americans of  Caribbean heritage, and they knew zip about Caribbean culture and history. Hence I was stirred awake again to embark on another endeavor by introducing the rich diversity of islands filled with rituals, rhythms of music, instruments, dance, flavors, colors .. a vast offering to solidify pride, significance and a sense of belonging, in young lives. 

From then to now... a learning process that continues to grow.

This is a pic of myself(woman) with a childhood friend and another friend's son. My childhood friend is Horace 'Gabu' Wedderburn who drums for Disney's production, the Lion King. The young man is Tyrell, son of Gregg Richards, my go to photographer. We are sitting on the plaza, Brooklyn Public Library@Grand Army Plaza. Gabu and I were discussing 'Kumina'; a ritual art form of Jamaica W.I.

I am not too savvy at blogging but I still make attempts and hopefully finds the time to write interesting things people will read

Maxine Alexander

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