Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas . It is a slogan and advertising campaign for the city of Las Vegas, my home. This cliche has given countless tourists confidence (gall?) to act out of sorts, in ways they claim they never would at home. Our cheeky saying… Continue reading Mikala Mikrut: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
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Shanell Verandez: Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History
Text by Shanell Verandez, Copyright 2023 . Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History . Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fiercest of them all?… My past or present as a model? A thought that danced in my mind as I reflect on my snapshot vignettes of Philadelphia fashion scene’s past. I started modeling… Continue reading Shanell Verandez: Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History
Justine Bakker: Remembering Mats
Intro by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Text by Justine Bakker, Copyright 2023 . REMEMBERING MATS . The first sign was seeing so many blue hearts cascading through my social media feed. The other sign was that the blue hearts were emanating from the facebook feeds of friends from Amsterdam, Holland. Then it dawned… Continue reading Justine Bakker: Remembering Mats
Norma Rae Jean: 20 Years Later
Text by Norma Rae Jean, Copyright 2023 . 20 Years Later . As a young girl, we all have dreams… Dreams of our life in the future. Who will I marry, where will I live, what will I be, who will I be??? With models like Cindy Crawford, Christie Brinkley, Christy Turlington, that was… Continue reading Norma Rae Jean: 20 Years Later
Danny Varughese: Psychologist by Day Musician by Night
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Psychologist by Day Musician by Night . Danny Varughese is a practicing psychologist based in Philadelphia with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University, Class of 2019. I had the pleasure of meeting him recently and learned about his other passion, music. When we first met,… Continue reading Danny Varughese: Psychologist by Day Musician by Night