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Chef - Kalisa Marie

Chef – Kalisa Marie

I’m going to share some work from one of my older godsisters, Kalisa. She’s a big time chef and food lover. I knew that for a long time, and I don’t have any regrets for not eating her food. I don’t like food! She’s one of the daughters of Odette Cohen M.D. Even still, I’m proud of my sister. If you love food, you will love Kalisa’s work. Visit her website, kalisamarieeats.com, to see all of her…

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Doctor - Odette Cohen M.D.

Doctor – Odette Cohen M.D.

My godmother, “Auntie Odette” has her own pediatric practice in Willingboro. I and my sisters were patients there. Odette (I’m not used to saying her first name on its own, wow), is also the person who introduced my family to Christ and immediately was smitten by the Nelson kid charm in that she wanted us to call her Auntie very shortly after meeting her. She has two daughters, so I ended up with…

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My Levels of Friendship

My Levels of Friendship

  Hey! Hello friends! Actually…what is a friend? What kind of friends can you have? So, I recently have acquired friends. I’m not used to this; I spent most of my life without friends. Or, at least, that’s what I would say. The problem with me is I have had a lot of friends over the years, but haven’t really recognized them as such. But, a lot of people will refer to me as their friends. So,…

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Ranking Potential Daughter Names

Ranking Potential Daughter Names

Hey! So, I was thinking about a list of names to give to my daughter THAT DOES NOT EXIST, PLEASE NOTE. Maybe she’s swimming ’round in the old sack. I don’t know. Doesn’t sperm have a very short lifespan? Oh crap, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, ranking names for a potential daughter. Right, so here is the pool of names: Danielle Ebony Ivory Dantea Florence Bella Beatrice Here we go: 6.…

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The Paul Benjamin Series

The great Paul Benjamin on the left. Hey! Really quick, I’m going to be doing a series where I’ll be reviewing performances by Paul Benjamin in TV shows and movies. He’s an uncle of mine. Well, was, as he passed a couple of years ago. I’m not gonna sit here and pretend like I was close to the guy or whatever. I wasn’t. I met him just a few times. Fun fact is we shared the same nickname, although…

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My Name Is Dante: A Story of Endurance

My Name Is Dante: A Story of Endurance

My name is Dante. I love this name. I love the meaning of it. And, for the past couple of years, I’ve tried to implement the meaning of my name as part of my identity. As a result, this post is the story of how I embrace my name. If you don’t know, the name Dante means “enduring” or “lasting”. I spent years looking at my name and embracing it. Understanding its history. Learning about people in…

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Twitter Rebrand and Anchor Podcast Update

Twitter Rebrand and Anchor Podcast Update #Dalanel #Sixers #Light #Spiderman

Hey, A couple of months ago, my laptop died. It was old, so it wasn’t a surprise. I automatically store items in the cloud, so I didn’t lose much. I ended up finally getting a new one, and I’m darn excited! I can finally resume work on a few projects I’ve been planning. I’m going to share those things with you. I’m making a drastic shift on content for Twitter and I’m making an update…or, I…

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A Blog Is Coming

A Blog Is Coming #Dalanel #DanteOptimism

I’ve tried a lot of projects through the years, and they’ve mostly been short lived fails.

Blogs are among that list.

But, this one is different, I feel. A weekly blog post is different this time.

I think, recently, my work schedule put me in a state of constant exhaustion. Just tired all of the time. I mean, three jobs ain’t easy to manage with a life outside of work.

There would be…

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A Pure WordPress Following

A Pure WordPress Following #Dalanel

In case you haven’t heard, WordPress made a move to acquire Tumblr, which was, coincidently, tumbling out of relevance. I’m not entirely sure what WP will do with what some would consider as a competitor of sorts, but I guess we’ll see.

Over the years, I built my social media following to mimic the Publicize options that WP provided. I mean, we’re talking about I was on Path and Google+. Does…

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Dante Nelson is Here for Hire

Dante Nelson is Here for Hire #Dalanel #DanteWrites #LetDanteHandleIt

It’s been a while, but Dante Nelson is back. I’m looking for some small freelance work, specifically in the writing field. To be frank, I’m tryna get paid.

I’m strong in sports writing and blogging, but I also am very solid in creative writing. Content writing in general is a strong suit of mine. I also have editor experience.

Here is a list of things I can help you with, with first…

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Dante's Optimism #Dalanel Ah, my greatest piece of work before my spirit ran dry. Dante's Optimism was a beacon of hope.

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The Dalanel Podcast

The Dalanel Podcast #Dalanel

https://open.spotify.com/show/3xSmhikvOYIbmwZE5TFo0Q

That was the trailer. Make sure you visit the podcast website to see where it’s available to listen at. Google Podcast, Spotify, Breaker, RadioPublic, and more!

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My Laptop Is Breaking Apart

My Laptop Is Breaking Apart #Dalanel

In a few months, my laptop will be 4 years old. I know! In the technology world, that’s really old these days. However, I’ve taken care of this baby and it still runs great. I know all the tricks to keeping a laptop running efficiently and all of that.

Even with that, the hardware is causing me problems. My laptop is literally breaking apart. I think I need a new charger for it as well (still…

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Next Quest: Become Certified in Lighting

Next Quest: Become Certified in Lighting #Dalanel #Lighting

The thought of being certified crossed my mind, but I held it off. I’ve done lighting for a decade. I have plenty of videos showcasing my knowledge and skills. I’ve done this professionally. I also wanted to get into my own lighting consultation business some day.

I also happen to LOVE lighting.

With all of that said, it’s time to take the next logical step and get certified. I’ve been…

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Daily Laugh: Trip to Rome

Daily Laugh: Trip to Rome #PureJoy #DailyLaugh

A woman was getting a haircut prior to a trip to Rome. She mentioned the trip to the beautician who responded, “Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded & dirty and full of Italians. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?” “We’re taking Delta,” was the reply. “We got a great rate!”

“Delta?” exclaimed the beautician. “That’s a terrible airline. Their planes are…

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Daily Joy: Fullness of Joy #PureJoy #DailyJoy