A Day In "The Life Of Riley"

WELCOME to "The Life of Riley" which will include periodic chronicles of pop culture and possibilities that flow out of Patrick L. Riley's day. That's me!!! Through blogging (and soon some other technological features on which I'll keep you posted as they launch), I will pull experiences from my busy life to entertain and inspire all of you. Through this site, I will share my observations and insights.

Some features to look forward to:

1.) "PATRICK'S POP UP(DATES)" will feature stories from pop culture, music, theater, fashion, and the entertainment industry at large.

2.) "The Life of Riley" will also introduce a "take-a-look-at-your-life" section (READ: sort of an advice column), where I will help readers come up with their own questions and answers around what "ways of being" are working (or not working) to have them acheive their respective goals and live their best lives. This section is called "WHO YOU BE?".

3.) Additonally, there will be a free-flowing, organic section called "TESTIFY" from which I will pull from my own life's journey to share and hopefully inspire. Some of the fare may be new musings and experiences. Other times, I may pull from my journals and past sharings to shed light on some uncomfortable truths that I've experienced and that may perhaps play a role in healing someone else's wounds as the real-life experience did for me. From my experience of covering 9/11 as a freelance journalist to courageously coming out (as gay) to my family, "TESTIFY" promises to move those who choose to read it.

4.) And a section titled "PR" (like my initials, but also like "public relations") will include press clips from any coverage I get.

5.) And anytime pictures or video can support an entry (in the blog, and perhaps in the subsequent podcasts, my space, and website), those visuals will keep things aesthetically enrolling. That section will be called "MY TUBE".

PLAYING TO THE POP IN POSSIBILITIES!

Patrick L. Riley

Entries in Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots (1)

bye for now

ALL STAR KARAOKE

LAST NIGHT was another LOVE FEST at Billie’s Black Presents All-Star Karaoke with Patrick L. Riley!!! NEXT WEEK IS IT! Haven't we been having THE BEST TIME! Someone sent me a note, exclaiming "I really enjoyed last night it made my soul happy!" WELL, from TEAM ALL STAR KARAOKE: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! For those who haven't gotten into ALL STAR KARAOKE yet, one more week! And you can check out clips on my YOUTUBE page: http://www.youtube.com/user/patarack2010

and

via my FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.l.riley/media_set?set=vb.662073736&type=2

As we wind down our Spring 2014 series, we want to leave you with some take-away plus a possibility:

(1) our generous, weekly sponsor Riley/Land [A Gourmet Pantry] would like to make one last sponsorship offer. This time we are extending it beyond the folks who make it into Billie’s Black for karaoke; everyone in my entire network across platforms is eligible for the special. READ ON: Anyone within Mr. Patrick L. Riley’s network who makes a purchase of $50 (in merchandise) by 3AM EST Tuesday, June 24, 2014 will receive a free gift in the box when they receive their purchase.

For the people in NYC who will be attending the All-Star Karaoke Season Finale, we can deliver packages to Billie’s Black with no delivery charges. Simply use this code when placing your order in the COUPON CODE section: BILLIESBLACK. For the people we will be shipping to, in the NOTES SECTION (on the page where you fill out billing/shipping info), use code: ALLSTARKARAOKE to ensure you receive your free gift. Gifts will be selected based on purchases. For example, someone spending $100 will receive a more expensive gift than someone spending $50. And so forth. If there are questions, please contact Riley/Land [A Gourmet Pantry] at info@riley-land.com. FOR MORE INFO, www.riley-land.com AND joseph@riley-land.com.

(2) SUMMER BIRTHDAYS: So, our weekly, Tuesday-night Spring 2014 series is - for sure - coming to a wrap. But since Billie's Black Presents All Star Karaoke served as such a great back-drop for BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, just drop a line to patarack@hotmail.com. I'll forward you accordingly to BILLIE'S BLACK as they will work with you on available dates; menu; method(s) of payment; particulars - including a premium option of booking our ALL STAR KARAOKE TEAM to host and produce your special celebration. It's a great way to celebrate for you and your friends.

Please feel free to pass this along and let everyone know!!! And as always, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! #billiesblack #allstarkaraoke #motownmay #civilizedeating #supportsmallbusiness

FOR COLORED GIRLS

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Ntozake Shange’s iconic choreopoem, FOR COLORED GIRLS.

To commemorate, Project1VOICE, an organization whose mission is to strengthen and promote African American theater and playwrights, has organized 25 readings around the country and in Africa.

Erich McMillan-McCall (Project1VOICE’s Founder) invited “Life of Riley” to be the OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA HOST for the New York Event! CHECK OUT SOME OF MY INTERVIEWS HERE: http://www.youtube.com/user/patarack2010.