"It Gets Better"

I've written about the abundance of bullying related tragedies before, but it's still weighing heavy on my heart. So, instead of rehashing all of that, I decided to join the ranks of the millions of people who have made videos in hope of helping someone out there. I'll let them speak for themselves:

Listen to this. Truer words were never spoken:

Joan Rivers

She's currently starring in not one but TWO reality shows, "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?" and "How'd You Get So Rich?", which are both, hilarious. She still does "The Fashion Police" every week, she still designs jewelry and clothes and makes regular appearances on QVC to sell it. I have a few, and not only are they beautiful, but they are extremely well made. A Joan Rivers jewelry piece is one that'll last forever.

I've always been in awe of people who are so passionate about what they do that they never stop. Joan literally works 24 hours a day. As she says, "There are no hours in the business". The only other woman I can think of who's under the pressure and work load of Joan is Anna Wintour, another lady I adore and admire. These women made some significant cracks in that glass ceiling and they are STILL opening doors, not just for women but for all of us! They've paved the way for so much. It's hard to imagine we'd have a Kathy Griffin if it wasn't for Joan Rivers. So, as easy as it is to make fun of and dismiss these "Divas" (a word I'm really starting to hate which is never used properly), it's just as easy to take a second to wonder why they're still here and if you could do what they do and even half as well. Just to name a few of Joan's accomplishments, she was the first and LAST woman to have her own late night talk show, she pretty much invented the red carpet. NO ONE watched before Joan. She m ade it okay for women to talk about things that were taboo, like plastic surgery, and her no nonsense attitude makes her attractive because she tells it like it is; but at the same time, she still has a soft and sensitive side like every comedienne. As a performer myself, I can tell you, it's much harder to be funny than serious, and she is ALWAYS funny! She's a true star and deserves whatever praise she gets. I'm so glad her career is at a high point right now because no one deserves it more! So, to Joan I say, YOU GO GIRL!

Two nights ago, I attended the world premiere of "In a Daughter's Eyes", a the riveting story of two women. One, a black woman, who's father is a former black panther and resides in prison to this day. He was accused of killing a cop back in the 1980's. The story takes place in Rahema Salaam's office. She's the daughter of the man in prison. The story's plot is basically Rahema trying to prove her father's innocence with the help of Kathryn Tinney, the daughter of the officer who was killed. The dynamic between these two women hooks you from beginning to end. There aren't many two women shows that can hold an audience for two hours just by themselves. During the course of the show, you experience their ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and the idea that it's based on fact makes it that much more interesting to watch. I attended with my friend, Erica, who always takes me along when she gets press passes for these things. Her blurb about it is below this post. It's running until June 19th and if you're looking for a good night of really fascinating theatre and/or a good human story with a little dark comedy mixed in, I'd strongly recommend "In a Daughter's Eyes".

Erica Minutella:
http://www.uwishunu.com/2011/06/interact-theatre-company-presents-in-a-daughters-eyes-based-on-a-philadelphia-story-on-stage-through-june-19/


In a Daughter’s Eyes
When: Now–June 19
Where: Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street
Cost: Tickets range from $18-$32