Press Release for Christopher Carmona Interview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ella Granados

2225 E. Randol Mill Rd, Suite 427

Arlington, TX 76011

Tel. 817-633-4880

Email: ella@fishbowlradionetwork.com

AUTHOR CHRISTOPHER CARMONA TO BE A GUEST ON “THE TNA SHOW”

Published author Christopher Carmona is going to be a call-in guest on “The TNA Show” on July 1^st to promote his new book, “Beat.” This book of poetry sets out to redefine what it means to be beat. Working to reaffirm that the beat keeps moving from generation to generation and as it moves it changes with the times, beat is a declaration that beat poetry is alive and well, mixing together life in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, life as a Chicano, and life as a beat poet. This book serves to keep the tradition of the Beat Generation alive and well where it should be...in poetry.

Carmona will also be having a book signing at Cliff Notes Prolonged Media in Oak Cliff, 1222 West Davis Street, July 8th 7-9 pm. Also he will be having a poetry reading at Mighty Fine Arts 419 N Tyler, Oak Cliff July 9th 8-11pm.

To listen to the show, you can go to www.fishbowlradionetwork.com and click on the “Red bowl” on Friday, July 1^st at 9:00pm (CST) or log on to www.thetnashow.com.

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For more information on the upcoming show, please call FishBowl Radio Network at 817-633-4880 or you can email Ella Granados at ella@fishbowlradionetwork.com or the show host, Andres Aguilar at tnashow@yahoo.com.

I Am The Favorite

At first I was hesitant to write a blog because I am just a common man with no opinions that would appeal to the masses. But since I am forced to voice my opinion on any subject (according to my co-host Andres). I guess I will write about being the favorite child in a family. It comes with a lot of responsibility, more than the others can even fathom.

You have to be in charge of everything while allowing the oldest to believe he is in charge. If you mess up any way it is a bigger deal than the others, so if you are gonna do it I say go big. It's gonna be bigger than it is anyway.

My brother hates the fact that I am the favorite, but he still insists that others follow that thought. It makes me wonder if he has a favorite child. If I know him it is the girl. Cause in his eyes his girl can do nothing wrong.

To go back to the responsibilities of the favorite child. He has to make sure the parents are OK, while leaving the majority of the burden on the oldest without blame. It makes it hard for the favorite to move with his life. So if this burden has been thrust upon you without any wanting, just remember you are the FAVORITE CHILD!!!!!

~Turo

The Real Focus

Our friends at NewsTaco.com posted a blog post by Dr. Henry Flores Ph.D entitled Hispanic? Latino? Mexicano? Chicano? Does it Matter?

This post brings to light a conversation that, according to Dr Flores, Latinos are having "online and in various closed door meetings." I agree with him. In fact I find myself discussing this issue quite often in both venues. I am not going to get into the "I don't like labels but I label myself this way" conversation, which usually ends with me looking for BC Powder in my wife's purse to make the sharp pain in my head go away. It seems some are looking for people to rally under one banner and trying to figure out what the banner should be.

Some of the titles suggested and used by some are Hispanic, Chicano, Mexicano, Latino, and/or Tejano. Everyone has their own preference on how to describe themselves whether it is one of these or a host of others to choose from. Each one has its own meaning and personal connotations attached to it. At the end of the conversation, I don't think people are brought closer together and ready to unify under one banner.

I would equate stopping "to find our banner to unite under one voice" to "waiting for our time"; both slogans tend to stop the progress of a movement. In my opinion, once we picked a name to call ourselves, we will alienate some portions of our coalition. If we choose the word Hispanics, some people who prefer Latinos will either drop out of the movement or start their own movement under a different banner and vice versa. I think it is detrimental to our cause to label ourselves. It benefits the movement to focus on our agenda instead.

Our banner should be our issues. We should let them figure out who and what we are and how to deal with us. I contend it does not matter what we call ourselves if we do not succeed in advancing our agenda. Always remember, the winners write the history books and we can pick a name when it is time to write.

When they want to talk about Hispanics, Latinos, Chicanos, Mexicanos, and Tejanos, we should talk about education, healthcare, comprehensive immigration, jobs, and other issues that affect our community. I honestly believe that we should not waste time or energy debating each other over what we are going to call ourselves or what uniform we are wearing, and instead use that energy to define and advance our agenda.

If we are really intent on wearing a label, let's start with this: "Voter"!

~Andres

Father's Day

Every year Father's Day rolls around. And every year we are subjected to bad gifts (i.e. ugly ties,not so funny t shirts and coffee mugs, all telling us how old we are or getting) and guilted into spending time with our kids.

Now don't get me wrong, I'll receive these gifts with open arms and probably will keep these for the rest of my days. But can I get a little more effort into the thought process of what kind of person I am. I rarely wear ties and when I do, it's usually for a special occasions which requires a little class and does not light up or have the Three Stooges (who I love, could do without Shemp though). My T-shirts usually have a sports team logo or makes fun of situations rather than me. I drink coffee only in the winter months (I live in Texas), but prefer tea.

I know the kids are still distinguishing whats marketing and what dad really enjoys, but can mom be any help? Or does she get some kind of pleasure at watching me fake a smile at these so called presents from the heart. If any of this is pulled on Mother's Day, without a just kidding form of jewelry, I'd be on the bottom of a two story outhouse until next Mother's Day.

Which brings me to my second point. Why on Mother's day do us fathers gladly take the kids and send our wives off to wherever they prefer, day spa, shopping with friends. But I'm guilted in spending time with my kids? Isn't that reversed? Shouldn't they wanna spend time with me doing and going to the places I enjoy? But I feel that I have to go play around of golf early in the morning, so that I can come back, as soon as I'm done, and spend the rest of the day spending time with my family. And God forbid that I've enjoyed a few Bud Lights while out that early. But not an eyelash is batted if mimosas are served during a Mother's Day Breakfast/Brunch.

Now, I know that some who read this blog will interpret it as me not wanting to be with my family (especially the women folk). And if you do please read again. I was raised on the importance of family (familia) and those without it truly have nothing. What I'm blogging about, is taking the time out to understand your dad/spouse for one day, because we won't complain as long as our families are safe and happy. All year we are willing to go that extra mile, give him an inch, and he'll always remember.

JohnAnthony ----The TNA Show

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Tony Romo Call

Andres ran into Tony Romo on his wedding day at Martin Weiss Park in Dallas, and has him call in to the show. It didn't take long to figure out it wasn't the real Tony Romo! The only one fooled was Neiman at the beginning of the call, he is a young Romo fan! Check it out!

Potential Topics for June 3rd Show

Topics:

Dallas Mavericks
Texas Rangers
Anthony Weiner and his Twitter shortcoming
Poll result for Who is Hotter: Kelly Bundy or Nikki Cox
Newly wed Tony Romo will be joining by phone
Much More!

Send us topic suggestions here, on Facebook, or tnashow@yahoo.com