Interview that is so Rhare

Women Rhare

It’s that time of the year again, the snow melting, rain pouring, and potholes growing. Yes everyone, spring is back in Detroit. Along with the season, the fashion scene is changing. It seems the more you look around, the more it seems that everyone is wearing the same thing as the next person. I have to tell you as a woman that is the biggest fear to show up wearing the same outfit as another woman. Living in an urban city full of music and art, it’s hard to find something rare and unique. I found a place where you can find that classic look.

It’s called Rhare Footage Clothing Co. It is a classic urban clothing store. I went to their website and feel in love with a two of their pieces which was their “he loves me ” and “build Detroit tough” shirts. The prices are reasonable and the color selection I really like. Not that may online stores give you that many colors to choose from for every item. Check it out for yourself at http://www.rharefootage.com/

I had a wonderful  interview with the owner of Rhare Footage Clothing Co. For all my readers in the Detroit/ Detroit metro area, Rhare Footage is having a unveiling of their first commerical this Saturday, April 5th  from 7 pm until midnight at 5E Gallery 4605 Cass avenue, Detroit MI 48201. Go show support to this wonderful company and see the clothing for yourself, plus there will be live performances and free giveways that night. Don't miss out.

Men Rhare

Here’s  the interview, Enjoy.

1.   When did your clothing line start?

March 2013

2.   What is the name of your clothing line, and how did you come up with that name?

Rhare Footage.  I’ve been thinking of clothing ideas for years, I met with artist, graphic designers, and more artist and I never clicked with them until I met my partner Titus Johnson he took my idea of having a Rhare line to always give the consumer something different and together we built "Rhare Footage" I always try to get exclusive shoes and I want my own exclusive clothing so rhare footage is rhare lol.

3.   What inspire you when it comes to fashion?

SHOES. Shoes is my favorite part of all outfits I feel like shoes could make the dullest outfit the most extravagant in the building. Ex. black Levis plain black tee? Anybody can do that, but add some "when pigs can fly" Nike dunks to it and you have a totally different outfit!

4.   How would you describe your clothing line in one word?

RHARE

5.   Where can people find and buy your clothing line?

www.rharefootage.com

6.   Who do you make clothes for? (women, men, children)

Men and women, and as of the summer of 2014 children as well.

7.   Do you think growing up in Detroit influence your clothing line?

I’m Built Detroit Tough so yes.

8.   Which celebrity style do you relate to, or inspire your personal style?

Teyana Taylor as random as that might be.

9.   What’s the inspiration behind your clothing line?

I’m inspired by competition I thrive off it.

10.    Do you think you are ahead of the fashion trends? why or why not?

I feel that my line is Classic/Timeless so it will always stay in style and will never be considered a trend.

11.    Would you say your clothing line is a rebel when it comes to the rules of fashion, or do you play by the rules?

I’d say it rebels because my clothing line doesn't have a face, you can't look at rhare footage and say that’s for white people or black or any other race it’s just classic as I previously stated.

12    What’s the size range of your clothing line?

Adult  XS-5x

13.   What message do you want people to get from your line?

That it’s not ok to be like everyone else be rhare dare to be different be your own Waldo.

14.   If you had to choose one piece from your clothing line to represent you, which one would it be?

The Built Detroit Tough

15.    How hard was it for you to start your own company?

Honestly God has blessed me with a great day to day job so when I met Titus we put our heads together started researching material and in a matter of 7 months we had 3 different looks 3 different designs and we went straight to work.

16.  What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own clothing company?

Sale to strangers not friends.

Sweetwater Tavern

Sweetwater Tavern is a local historical restaurant in our downtown area. Actually Sweetwater Tavern is located in the heart of Detroit’s historic district with roots that goes back to the mid-1800s. First as a hotel, then evolving with the city to become a restaurant and bar, Sweetwater has been known for its authentic homemade food for thirty years. Sweetwater is within walking distance from the major places in Downtown Detroit: the Renaissance Center, Hart Plaza, Ford Field and Comerica Park.  There are three shuttle buses that provide free rides to all Tiger, Lion and Red Wing games, as well as major concert events. Sweetwater has build a reputation over 30 years for its compelling chicken wings. 

I'm be real with you all. I never been to the main location, but I went to the express location. I was with my mom and we was riding down McNichols road (aka 6 mile for my Detroit readers) when she said let's have Sweetwater for dinner. I have heard of Sweetwater, but I didn't know they had an express location. We pull up to the restaurant, and the only thing I do not like is the parking lot. It's way to small and it's only one way in and one way out. We was greeted with big smiles and jolly hello's. The two gentlemen working there was so nice to me and my mom. One of the gentlemen said " you ladies here to try our famous Sweetwater Wings, right?" I said yes. I'm not much of a sauce girl, but when I said no sauce everyone in there looked at me with shock. The work told me to try with the sauce first. Since he worked there I took his advice, and he was right. I love the sauce. The service was great and they treat everyone that comes into the door like family. 

I could go on and on about this place and it's food, but why spoil it for? The next time you hungry and you in Detroit, stop by Sweetwater Tavern or one of their 3 express locations. You won't regret. 

Downtown Location:                            

400 East Congress Street 
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 962-2210

Express Locations: 
15640 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: (313) 272-2500 

16849 Harper Ave
Detroit, MI 48224
Phone: (313) 417-9000 

29296 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 356-5800

Role Model Couple #4 Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

It's time for couple number #4!!!! I know it may comes to a shock to some of my new readers, but I am a support of Gay Rights. I have express my thoughts on the topic in an earlier post. I feel that Neil Patrick Harris and his Husband David Burtka are a great role model couple not just for the LGBT community but for everyone no matter what. They may be different than the other couples on my list, but they are the same as them too. They are the traditional family that we grew up seeing on TV and in movies the only difference is its two daddies. 

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, producer, singer, and director. He is best known for the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, a fictionalized version of himself in the Harold & Kumar series, and the title role in Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Harris was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2010, and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2011. Harris has also hosted the Tony Awards on Broadway in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Harris confirmed that he is gay in November 2006 by saying,

 "I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love."

Harris attended the Emmy awards in  2007 with his fiance David Burtka, later confirming the relationship, which he said began in 2004, in an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 

On August 14, 2010, Harris announced that he and Burtka were expecting twins via a surrogate mother. The  twins Gideon Scott, a boy, and Harper Grace, a girl, were born in 2010.

Following the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York on June 24, 2011, Harris and Burtka announced their engagement via Twitter, stating that they had proposed to each other five years earlier but kept the engagement secret until same-sex marriage became legal.

Today, the oldest of my little brothers left a comment on one this  "Meme" I post on my facebook. It said:

"Hey sis. Can I give you some advice? You should never make promises you can't keep. Everybody falls. The question is whether or not you get. You may fall, but you better always get back up. Now that is a promise you can keep." 

     I chuckled after I read it because he's right. I re-read what the "Meme" said and I could see how he came to this point.  His comment motivated me to write this post today.

     It's true, we all fall. We all have something in our lives that made us weak or "fall", but no matter how long it takes we always should get up and keep going. There have been many times in my life where I had fell, and double of those times I got back up.

    You should NEVER let something, someone, or even some event stop you from your goals in life. If life gives you a dead end, always look around because there is always a detour sign to help you get to your goal. I know it is hard and easier said than done, but once you see that you met the goal you be so happy that you kept going. The struggle is just that a struggle. Struggles do not last always, but you got to have the strength to over come the struggle, and not let the struggle you been through define who you are and what you do. It's OK for people to see you trip, stumble, and even fall, but it's more important for them to see you get up, dust your self off and keep going. To all my readers, remember you are bigger than what you are going through. You will come through the storm you currently in better and stronger than you was while you was in that storm. keep your head up.

Role Model Couple #3 Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Mrs. Karen Clark Sheard

 

     I am back with couple #3 of my list. I had to show love to a hometown couple. They have two children Kierra Valencia and J. Drew, II. Pastor Bishop J. Drew Sheard and his wife, 4-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Karen Clark Sheard shows the world how important it is to keep God first in not just a marriage, but in life as a whole. This couple has been together in holy matrimony for 28 years and counting.

   They also have a popular television show on B.E.T called The Sheards. Through their show they show how no matter how popular you are or how much fame you have, that you should always stick close to your roots. The family has deep roots in the church, and they show this on their show. Now-a-days it is rarely shown of a family praying together and walking by faith.

     Out of all the couple on my list, this couple is the one I view and look towards as a guide of how I want my relationship to be. This is the couple that shows that you can have it all and still have a reason to praise God for all of his blessings. I could go on and on about this couple, but why would I do that when you can get a speak peek for yourself by watching their show The Sheards season1 and season 2 coming soon.

I would greatly appreciate if a comment is left.”just to let me know you were here" and ideas on future entries are welcomed.

The BEST HALLOWEEN TV SHOW

Halloween is next week!!! I can't believe Fall is in the air, and everything taste like pumpkin. Living here in Michigan, Fall is my favorite time of the year. All the trees are having their leaves change to all the wonderful fall colors. Everywhere you look, you can see the season all around you. OK, now that I have that out the way, Let's talk Halloween stuff.

Halloween is fun to me. The one day out the year it's OK to be something that you are not. I love all the costumes and make up. I remember one year I dressed up as a P.I.M.P.  It was so much fun!! The outfit was just a outfit I found in my room. Plus I have a major sweet tooth, I mean it's really bad how much I love sweets. I love all decor items for Halloween, and the scarier the better.

My favorite show to watch this time of year is "Making Monsters" on the Travel Channel. "Making Monsters" is an intriguing look in to the world of animatronics and  the mask makers. Ed Edmunds and his small staff work indefatigably in Greeley, CO, to create some of the scariest animatronics and “frightronics” the manufacturing world of haunt has ever witness. Ed and his company, Distortions Unlimited, are known in this industry as forerunners with their unimpeachable design and implementation. I look forward to watching it every year. Due to my busy life, I have to DVR it most of the time. I would highly recommend any fan of horror to watch this show. I would tell you more about the show, but why would I ruin the show for you? Go head and tune in to the Travel Channel's "Making Monster" next episode is Sun Oct 27, 9/8c and go to http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/making-monsters to check out the past episodes and behind the scene photos....That's if you're not a afraid.

KICK ASS 2 REVIEW

                First if you did not see the first Kick Ass, I would highly suggest you see it before you see KICK ASS 2. It makes it much easier to relate to the characters in the movie. I will start off by saying; I thought the movie was going to be dreadful because the sequel never do as good as the first. For me, going into this movie my hope was indeed low.  Once the first ten minutes passed; the action speeds up.  I would say, now I understand why Jim Carrey would not support the movie due to the brawl scenes in the movie.  To all parents, the movie is rated R!!! With this in mind, do not let your child or teen see this movie unless they are 18

years old. This is a great movie!! Due to all the gun violence we as a country experience, I strong suggest that parents open the line of commutations with their children. Talk to them about violence and what to do if they see violence of any kind. It would be a great idea to go see the movie with your teenager (I strongly suggest no child under the age of 18 even with an adult supervision to see this movie).

                Throughout the movie, I could see there was an underline of self-pride and accepts. The characters accept who they were with or without the masks on. I also saw and it’s real obvious at the end for people to take action and not be just stand and blend into the background.  The movie to me was about help your fellow man and to use the negative in your life to positively help or influence someone or the world around you. The movie also touches on the problem us as a society has which is bullying. As a former child of bullying I could relate to the two main characters on their problems of “fitting in” and figuring out who they are. The movie does that wonderfully and funny way.

Now the action, here’s the hard part. I really cannot tell you much about the action scenes cause then I basely gave away the whole movie. I will say that the action will leave you on the edge of your sit!

Parents no matter what your children/teenager tells you. THE MOVIE IS RATED R!!! Do not let your children see this movie if they are underage even if you will be with them. DO NOT LET THEM WATCH THE MOVIE!! Even if they are 18, you know what your child can handle mentally. I could tell you more, but why would I ruin the movie for you. Go and enjoy the movie.

Chloe Behrens's Interview

Chloe Behrens was born in Hudson Valley, and now dwells in the surrounding areas of Dallas, TX. Chloe Behrens is a well renowned author. She has published many fictional books. I just started my first book in her collection, and I highly indorse her books. I know she is not from Detroit, but I could not pass up the possibility to interview a great author. Here is the interview I did with Ms. Chloe Behrens:

How old were you when you first started to write?

I was four when I learned to read, and right after that, I started trying to duplicate the books I picked up.  Granted, they didn't make any sense at the time.  When I was ten, I began a series of short stories, and I think I would consider that the first real "writing" I ever did.

When did you know that you wanted to write your own stories?

When I was around ten, or so. 

How would you describe your childhood?

I loved school, when I was a child, and anything that had to do with learning.  I played outside a lot, and my siblings and I favored our neighbor's backyard that had a forest of trees and grapevines, and the best treehouse.  It literally became our little "private world."  Very inspiring!!!

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

I find inspiration in the most random things.  It could be from watching a complete stranger interact in public, and wondering what kind of life they've come from.  A spark of inspiration has often found me during travels, and visiting new places.  As long as your mind is free and open, inspiration can find you through anything!

What do you do to relax?

I spend free time with friends, or reading, or writing.

Do you celebrate after you finish a book? If so how do you celebrate.

When I finish a book, I definitely feel like a nice evening out is imperative.  The length of time I leave between projects is very short, so really just a nice dinner out somewhere really puts a close to one project, before I start another.

How did you feel when you wrote the last book in the Van Steenburgh series?

I felt - and still feel - sad when I think about ending the Van Steenburgh Series.  Those characters have been a part of my life for the longest time, and I wrote the first draft of "Hope is a Waking Dream" when I was fifteen.  Hope and Trent's story tugged at my heart as I wrote it, and I was really sad to see it all end, to be honest.

If you had to use two words to describe you, which two words would it be?

Silly and persistent.

Where is your favorite place to write?

In my living room, at the end of my favorite couch, by the window.  It's my own little private "hole" where most of my writing gets done!!!

What's your favorite book to read on your down time?

"Flowers in the Attic" by V.C. Andrews.

What your favorite place to visit? What about this place makes it your favorite?

Rhinebeck, New York.  I spent much of my childhood into my teenage years there, and the history of that area is so glamorous and rich!  I enjoy my yearly trip back there, and visiting all the historic sites that I loved and found so inspiring as a child, and it is so relaxing!

What advice would you give to someone looking to become an author?

The best advice I can give is to write, and keep writing.  Don't stop.  Keep your eyes and your heart open to inspiration and ideas.  Keep learning.  Keep reading.  Keep watching movies.  Keep creating.

Do you have any new projects your fans should be looking forward to?

I have been developing a story around a character named Olivia Cane, who is a young woman that is about to get married, and figures out that her fiancé is not really right for her.  I'm also working on screenplays for my Capitani series, which I'm hoping to bring to the movie screen!  We shall see how that turns out!

It was a great pleasure and honor to interview Ms. Chloe Behrens. This was my first interview not just for my blog but in general. I highly recommend for everyone to read her books. I am falling in love with the one I am currently reading. Here is all her official social media:

facebook.com/ChloeBehrens‎

Twitter: @ChloeBehrens

Instagram: @ChloeBehrens