Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

Be nice. Put on your happy face. Make it a great day. That source of choice has to come from somewhere. Nobody says you have to raise your arms in church. Nobody says you have to go to church. Your place of reaching people sits right here in the right now. Be nice. Change is still within the powers of our heart.

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There are so many phrases and saying being used every day all over the world. The shocking part is how most of them weren't created in our time. Making a mountain out of a mole hill.

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Antonio Michael Downing is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, and musician.
His memoir Saga Boy was praised by Kiese Laymon as "singularly dazzling"
and received critical acclaim from publications like Essence Magazine. His
novel Black Cherokee has been called "a triumph" by Giller Prize winner Ian
Williams. He has also won praise for his novella Molasses and children's book
Stars in My Crown. His works have been nominated for several awards,
including the Speaker's Book Prize and the Toronto Book Awards.
As a broadcaster, he hosts Canada's internationally recognized book show
The Next Chapter on CBC Radio, where he engages with celebrated authors,
literary critics, and cultural figures about must-read books while elevating
diverse voices in publishing. As a performer, he has released four albums as
his alter ego John Orpheus. As a speaker, he is known for his breadth of
literary knowledge, engaging storytelling, and entertaining approach to
conversations about identity, creativity, and belonging.


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Everywhere you turn today people are telling podcasters to move toward video. Really? Why? And who has the time or team to keep it up? What are the positives and not so positives of adding video to your billion things to do today?

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After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMlCJQ2SefU  

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why was Red Foreman on That 70’s Show smart mouthed and mean?  Plus…TV dads, almost every show or movie showcases them as being buffoons or behind in the times.    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it’s my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…

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Those unrecognized moments when Fall is setting in and again this year you woke up not realizing the leaves have fallen from the trees. A major part of the story is now missing from your moments of all things right now.

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In a time when personal safety is increasingly top of mind, author and former CIA officer and security expert Tim Beard launches LOOK TWICE, a groundbreaking new series of three books designed to give readers the practical tools and mindset to stay alert, aware and protected in their everyday lives. Volume I, available January 27, 2026; Stillwater Books, lays the foundation with Tim’s signature “Look Twice Mindset” — a simple yet powerful approach to recognizing risks before they become threats. In Tim’s timely new books, he introduces the essential security concepts that anchor the entire series. With clear, relatable guidance, he shows readers how to stay Safe at Home and at Work, from identifying vulnerabilities to mastering basic precautions that greatly reduce risk. The book also offers step-by-step advice for navigating ordinary outings — what Tim calls Out in Town — including running errands, using ATMs and moving through public spaces confidently and safely. Recognizing that transportation plays a major role in many safety incidents, Tim devotes a full section to Transportation Awareness. Readers will learn how to stay secure while driving, riding subways, managing encounters with road rage, and more. Each chapter blends real-world insight with actionable strategies, empowering readers to make safer decisions in every environment. “Safety isn’t about fear — it’s about preparation,” says Tim. “My goal with the LOOK TWICE series is to help people build everyday habits that increase awareness, protect their families and give them peace of mind.”

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After the unforeseen and quick fall of France to the German war machine, a small but fierce minority in France operated in secret to sabotage their efforts and win their country back. Margie Bucheit retells this renowned chapter of 20th Century history in her new, extensively researched historical novel, WE CHOSE RESISTANCE (Koehler Books, November 2025).  Numbering roughly 400,000 fighters, the French resistance helped the Allies to confuse, slow, and effectively stop Hitler’s army before winning France back into the hands of its citizens. 

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