The Virtual Chat

From the moment I met Mama Louise Petrossian Mokhof, I could tell she was an exceptional woman; the goodness inside of her just shone through. She is so warm, loving, and welcoming. It is through her fabulous nurse/songbird daughter, Aksinia Tweeddale, that I met her. Having encountered more of their awesome family, I can truly say they are beautiful people.

I was very nervous when it came to asking Mama Louise to create a piece due to the topic. I knew anything she wrote/spoke would come at a cost, a price that may be too high at a time that is already difficult. But here we are. Due to everything that is going on in the world, she somehow found the strength and courage to produce her piece ‘Translate Life’ with the hopes that it will help others. I struggle to find words to express my gratitude.

*First published in 2020 during Covid*

This episode is a brief reminder that we should celebrate our little victories wherever we find them.

*First published in 2021*

Letters/conversations from a father to his son that may or may not ever happen, but my hope is that this helps you find a little comfort or peace.

*First published in 2020*

In the episode, I read Psalm 91. 

Links: 

Psalm 91 (NIV) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2091&version=NIV 

Music: Your Destiny by Craig Meier, Atom Music Audio https://open.spotify.com/track/60p3809Ho3rE0WhOhrryQw?si=6MMkJNUBSf-IKU0kJjAXqQ

In the episode, I provide a feather-fluffing update, wish you a happy new year, and discuss things to watch. 

Links mentioned 

Groups:  

Ignite Wellness Centre with The Braid Sisters - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=284116546462783&id=107961197411653  

Things to watch:  

The King's Speech - https://youtu.be/JW7PV8cfiiM 

Last Chance U: Basketball - https://youtu.be/b-YCKtBb0L4  

Top Gun Maverick - https://youtu.be/giXco2jaZ_4 

London NYE fireworks - https://www.facebook.com/100044158883176/posts/pfbid0wcppddiVjoYhKG8iAqoTV5U1UDu3d3QG6Ju6HSCimrLKPoegwhGWfVGQbn8k5ZAkl/?app=fbl 

In this episode, I provide a feather fluffing update, discuss public sector pay with a medical focus, go over the need for our army to have modern kit, show recommendations, and more. 

Links mentioned: 

Articles Financial Times: The UK government’s policy on public sector pay is foolish - https://www.ft.com/content/ca81509b-e929-487f-8975-49d75dc4f78d  

The UK lacks a clear plan for fighting inflation -  https://www.ft.com/content/7b015610-deca-4496-9700-987aa5c35dcd 

The Institute for Fiscal Studies - Public spending, pay and pensions - https://ifs.org.uk/publications/public-spending-pay-and-pensions 

The Times - Soldiers forced to rely on kit from the eighties, warns general - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/soldiers-forced-to-rely-on-kit-from-eighties-warns-general-v22skzkd0 

On Disney

 Andor - https://youtu.be/cKOegEuCcfw

 The Old Man -  https://youtu.be/bFa81QVYObI  

Animal links Frozen Planet II - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0cw0nb8/frozen-planet-ii  

GG Conservation Glen Garriff - https://m.facebook.com/608503535952006/  

GCHQ - Chrismas puzzle -https://www.gchq.gov.uk/news/xmaschallenge2022  

 Tunes Peru - Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - https://youtu.be/pekzpzNCNDQ  

Rema - Calm down - https://youtu.be/CQLsdm1ZYAw  

Quote Man in the Arena - https://images.app.goo.gl/eDjAurUtwQBYp8AY9  

In this episode, I provide mini updates on feather fluffing, my blog, the FT Global Boardroom, the World Cup and more. 

Links mentioned: 

FT Global Boardroom - https://globalboardroom.ft.com/?spoor-id=b50f6605-db4e-4d65-a526-84633c058049

small jar (My blog) - https://smalljardotcom.wordpress.com/

Sam Spedy - https://www.youtube.com/@SamSpedy 

US Office - https://www.netflix.com/watch/70105212?trackId=255824129

Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81631755?trackId=255824129

In this episode I provided a feather fluffing update, discuss the FT Brexit series, the World Cup, funny pages, and whether you would risk it for a biscuit. Links mentioned: 

FT Brexit Series - https://www.ft.com/content/af1c47b9-44d0-4b54-a7fb-6609f5e305f3, 

Black Twitter Threads - https://instagram.com/blacktwitterthreads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In this episode, I provide a feather-fluffing update, discuss unity, provide reminders, and more. 

In this episode, I talk about some of the black people I admire and why such as the Obama's, my big sister, Oprah, a few pastors, and more. 

You might like to check out the following links. 

History:

Black History Month 2022 Facts (History.com): https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

Black & Ethnic Minority Middle Templars - Celebrating 179 Years of Achievement (Middle Temple): https://www.middletemple.org.uk/archive-history/history/black-ethnic-minority-middle-templars?fbclid=IwAR0P9fH8mWbWod8nne_5eJzRlJVljxJCqqr7bkCZxlsdvfYx9emCbknPePA

Interview/speech:

MTSA & BWIL Interview with Master Banton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0N8W6869ZM&t=4s

Oprah at the Golden Globes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyBims8OkSY

Jokes:

Black People and Pets - https://www.instagram.com/p/CjHFHQsIvnH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

KevOnStage - https://www.youtube.com/c/KevOnStage/videos

Abbott Elementary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-_7oi-61Y

Music:

Stormzy's 'Mel Made Me Do It', my anthem for BHM 2022 :-) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2litzsFCwkA

Beyonce singing the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony 2013 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGDH18R7GfA

Alicia Key's performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the NFL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30SdcfEpSE

Jennifer Lopez's singing at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QEGv7REuXw