February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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80's baby, Boob Tube, In The Closet, Throwback Thursday · May 9, 2013

Throwback Thursday: Jem Is Truly Outrageous


80's Flashback Jem and the HologramsIf you are a child of the 80’s, then you probably remember the animated TV series Jem. With split personality heroine Jerrica Benton, who morphed into rock singer Jem with the help of her machine Synergy, Jem and the Holograms was the cartoon to watch in the mid to late 1980’s. Jem Is Truly Outrageous wasn’t just the lyrics from the opening theme of the show, it was a movement. Jem’s pink hair, rock star appearance, and girl power made all of us girls stand up and take note.

Jem, the animated series, ran from 1985 to 1988, and centered around Jem, who was the lead singer of the rock group Jem and the Holograms. Jem was the alternate personality of Jerrica, who owned Starlight Music, the music company in which the Holograms recorded for. Jerrica was able to morph into Jem with the help of Synergy, a holographic machine her father invented before he died. With a rub of her earrings and her motto, “It’s showtime, Synergy,” Jerrica was able to change into Jem without anyone being the wiser.

Jem was also quite a catch with the guys. Characters Rio and Riot were enamored with her, and it made for interesting TV for a girl like me.

Jem and the Holograms consisted of Jerrica/Jem, Kimber (Jerrica’s sister), Aja, and Shana. They also had a rival band called The Misfits who did whatever they could to upstage Jem and the Holograms and cause problems with their group.

Jem Is Truly OutrageousAccording to what I’ve read about Jem and the Holograms, Jem was first a doll by Hasbro. Hasbro then teamed with Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions to produce a cartoon based off of the dolls. I personally don’t remember the Jem doll, as I was a huge Barbie fan in those days, but that didn’t matter. When Jem came on Sunday mornings, I always parked myself in front of my parents’ floor model television housed in our family room.

Jem and the Holograms were not only powerful women of their time, they were also fly. Their clothing was always on point, hair high, jewelry shining, and makeup applied to perfection. Jem wasn’t real of course, but became a role model for me. In each episode, Jem and her friends had a problem or issue they had to fix, and by the end of the 22 minute program, they conquered it. Jem may have looked like a fluffy over-the-top cartoon, but there were real messages in it that were empowering and uplifting to girls like me.

And let’s talk about the music! Jem and the Holograms were a rock band, so it was only fitting that they performed two songs during each episode, which were shot in video format. In the heyday of MTV, videos were a huge medium for music. The fact that Jem utilized this video format during the program made it fun to watch.

I know it may be corny and weird to have been influenced so much by a cartoon that featured a “bi-polar” singer and her rock band, but I am pretty okay with sharing this with you. This latest generation of kids don’t know how cool it is to enjoy cartoon shows on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The experiences that we had with animation are completely different to what is available now. I am kind of sad about that.

Did you watch Jem and the Holograms or remember this cult like animated series from the 80’s?

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  1. Barbara says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I didn’t watch the cartoon but did you know there was a Jem Doll Convention in STL last year, they are reviving the doll. 🙂

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  2. Kia says

    May 9, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I loved Jem growing up. I convinced my mom to let me dye my hair pink when i turned 16. She was smarter than me by the time i turned 16 i was over Jem but now i still am back on the train. I just wish the Hub would put the episodes back. I was so happy when they played the whole series.

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
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