What were you doing in early June 2020? Do you recall what was going on in your world in that month?

Rhay recalls memories of 2020. Mike reads from City of Callings and Black Coast.

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Does America really care about all of the Soldiers who’ve lost their lives fighting for their country? Let’s discuss. Find on me on Twitter @michaelunedited …

Mike reads things and is inspired by Cicadas.

Episode edited and arranged by Michael Allen.

Beats created by Michael Allen with an assist from GarageBand.

https://www.blackveteransproject.org/military-justice-reform

https://eji.org/news/remembering-black-veterans-targeted-for-racial-violence-in-the-us/

If you want to contribute an idea or thought send an email to [email protected].

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This is an extended version of episode 13 (Refer to description on original episode).

Thanks to Dana the Contributor for her thoughts on self cared from the perspective of a Black Woman.

The Purple Donuts Podcast: Irrelevant and Beautiful.

Edited and arranged by Michael Allen.

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JK the Contributor shares advice and helpful tips on self care. Sister Paulette reveals one of her favorite forms of self care. Mike reads poetry and fiction from the Escape Indie Collective.

Thanks contributors for taking time out for this episode.

Beats created by Michael Allen through GarageBand.

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Send us an email with questions or comments to [email protected]

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Mike couldn’t think of a title but reads and releases stuff anyway. Mom keeps the balance with a poem. Father’s Day is weeks away but the Mother’s Day episode last week has the wheels turning. Thanks for listening to the podcast.

“When I wake up-a Reverie” written by J.V. Moss, May, 2021.

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Cousin Shy testifies and finds Power in Remembering. One half of the Cali Twins talks of motherly contributions and being an Auntie-Mom. The Mrs talks raising two daughters-at the same damn time.

The Purple Donuts Podcast is scored by Michael Allen with the help of GarageBand.

Original Episode Description: Mike ushers in (and crushes) his first Mother’s Day episode, with an ode to mom. Mike also reads a poem he wrote for Toni Morrison upon her death, but is inspired by the passing of his Aunt Jean. Auntie C brings the ruckus with all the Mother’s Day feels. Auntie EJ gives honor where honor is due, for real. Cousin E shines a light on her own life as a mommy. Mike shares an Irrelevant and Beautiful (All Rights Reserved though, don’t try me) Post Pandemic, Club-Mother’s Day Mix (Thanks GarageBand) to close out the episode.

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Mike ushers in (and crushes) his first Mother’s Day episode, with an ode to mom. Mike also reads a poem he wrote for Toni Morrison upon her death, but is inspired by the passing of his Aunt Jean. Auntie C brings the ruckus with all the Mother’s Day feels. Auntie EJ gives honor where honor is due, for real. Cousin E shines a light on her own life as a mommy. Mike shares an Irrelevant and Beautiful (All Rights Reserved though, don’t try me) Post Pandemic, Club-Mother’s Day Mix (Thanks GarageBand) to close out the episode.

Stay tuned this Sunday for a bonus remixed episode 11 where Mrs. Michael Allen talks mothering Twins!

Thanks to StoryCorps for being an inspiration for this episode and all I want to do in the world of Podcasting. Special mentions go out to Glynn Washington and Terry Gross, my podcasting idols.

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Part two (Short and sweet!)-

Mike speaks. Dee R the Contributor fesses up!

When the World Opens Up is a Purple Donuts Podcast series about the big transition into relaxed rules and regulations as they pertain to Covid. Contributions to this podcast and to the post pandemic series specifically are welcome. We would love to hear your poetry, or thoughts on post pandemic life. MM

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Purple Wife shares thoughts on post pandemic life. Mike reads City of Callings: Part Three, and other things. Luna the Contributor wants to go back to school and see her friends again.

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Mike reads “Purple Donuts,” a poem. We hear from JC in the 804 on his thoughts about Legalization. Cali Twin talks about her dispensary experience.

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