Tag: Black History

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Loving Februrary

I enjoy learning new facts during Black History Month and have access to many newsletters, messages and emails keeping me posted on enthralling points of interest.

Lincoln Perry appeared in a 1927 feature entitled In Old Kentucky, where he delivered a performance of a “comically” sluggish character who could not handle the simplest of tasks. Perry later adopted the stage name of Stepin Fetchit and continued this laziest man performance as Hollywood transitioned to talkies, and his success made him the first Black actor to earn more than a $1 million from this craft.

Etta Moten Barnett was one of the first Black artists to perform at the White House. She earned a formal invite to sing at President Franklin Roosevelt’s birthday in 1934. After a windowsill performance of “My Forgotten Man” that lasted 80 seconds in the 1933 film Gold Diggers, it became an eye-opening moment from an industry that didn’t provide such a dignified platform for Black artist.

February is my nephew and brother’s birthday month, and spending time together is always a top priority for such celebrations. The family came together earlier at Joe’s Seafood in Washington, DC to celebrate and have fun. We ordered two Whales, which consisted of king crab, lobster, jumbo shrimp cocktail and Littleneck clams. We also shared oysters on the half shell with a Caesar salad and Joe’s chopped salads. I enjoy the bistro like intimacy and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant.  

Lately, I’ve been enjoying an occassional treat … a cookie, a macaroon, or a small pastry {cut into slices} to enjoy with an afternoon espresso, In February, Girl Scout ccokies are delivered or someone sends a box of candy for Valentines Day….. one thing is certain….we will have sweets

Kathleen

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February Favorites

IMG_0737What is it about the second month of the year having only 28 or possibly a leaping 29 days that make February so unique? Can it be that Black History Month, Valentines Day, Presidents Day or Groundhogs Day are all part of this short month, and though the ground lays frozen it puts us that much closer to spring. Listed are a few of my favorites:

IMG_0751Full Moon
Here is an absolutely gorgeous photo taken from my bedroom window on February 4th, the night of the full moon is coupled with Jupiter. The sky was very cloudy, as we were expecting flurries and snow that evening.

indexBlack Awareness
I love learning a knew fact during Black History Month such as Nichelle Nichols of Star Trek {one of my favorite shows}, better know as Lt. Uhura was going to leave the 1960’s show until she met Dr. Martin Luther King, who insisted she stay. He told her “does she know what she has done; in the way of being a positive image {during the civil rights era} and our children are growing up with you, plus the honor that you bring to this role”, Nichelle stated she didn’t leave, couldn’t leave and never regretted it…Fabulous!!!

IMG_0806Founding Farmers-Tyson’s
This restaurant opened on Thursday, February 5th in McLean, Virginia and like any new venture the kinks have to be worked out by the managers and staff. Waiters were bumping into patrons with food being dumped into laps; orders were getting mixed up from one table to the next, but the overall culinary experience of Founding Farmers came through in their well chosen menus that comprised the historical dining traditions of Virginia. Dishes include in-season fruits and vegetables, along with popular dishes from within the various regions of the state such as fried chicken or fish and garlic pepper wings.

I enjoyed their “Cracker Crusted Shrimp” with fried green tomatoes and devilish eggs that had crab and lobster on the top…delicious!!!

Stay stylish,
K