TheTexas SpeakNow Movement

09/15/2026

MIKE GUINN ENT LIVE IN Corpus Christ Tx

Say Something X LUSH Presents
A Premiere Spoken Word Showcase
Thursday, September 17th 2026
MUSIC = LUSH
Show starts at 6PM
H-E-B THEATER
The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tina Cochina - Hosting
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Open mic 6-7pm
Michael Guinn (GUINN) - 7:15pm-740pm
Trip: 745 to 7:55
I Am El- 8:05-8:40
Show Wind Down 8:40-9PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001083182667?aff=oddtdtcreator
A Free Public Event

09/11/2026

 I remember this day, 9/11/2001

I was a CPS investigator in my 4th year and second stint as a DFPS caseworker.

I remember our close nit unit huddled around a tv monitor mounted on the wall in the lobby and we watched in horror as this tragic series of attacks occurred..

We had a lobby full of nervous parents waiting to have supervised visits with their children, tearful job applicants there to interview and other office colleagues from down the hall.
We comforted and consoled each other.

There was no judgment. No one worried about anybody status or condition. We were just … ONE.

When the lobby cleared we closed for the day and I sat at my desk and wrote this poem.

I wrote as if I were someone stuck in the rubble struggling to hang on as i listened to the firemen trying to reach me.

Somewhere Up There
A Voice From The Rubble Of the WTC
Written Sept 11th 2001
From The Book “Crying In Colors”

A Tribute to the Men and Women who lost their lives.
By Michael Guinn (From The Book Cryjng In Colors) ……

Hello Down There…..

Out from the darkness you called to me as you crawled to me
Scratching a path of sadness with numb thumbs as night ran from the dawn.
Deep down inside.. I waited for you to come.

I heard you fiercely digging and I prayed with my last breath for you to HURRY SAVE ME. PLEASE!!

But as misery moaned, despair screamed. Granite and stone ground bone as twisted beams crushed dreams and all I WANTED? Was to simply go home!

Tired and weary my heart grew from the wait, Wondering when and what would be my fate.

I watched the reaper grim, grin his reply, this was not the way I wanted to die.
But the air grew thin, chills moved like wind. Fear shattered hope from the tremble within
There was hardly any light, I could barely cope. As walls around me collapsed so did my hopes.

Still, I heard you digging, with all your might! I HEARD YOU… working night, day and night.
I tried to hold on, I tried to fight, but my spirit, weakened, crawled towards the light..

And you may not have known this at the time, but I listen as you cried out to my trembling shadow. You may not have known this then but a part of me felt you lift my lifeless bocy and for a second, my soul smiled.

You may never know how it felt when you your hands gently closed my eyes or how warm your tears felt to my soul. And I begged JESUS….TO PLEASE … LET ME SPEAK !

And even though it was too late to save my broken body … I wanted to thank you for allowing my spirit to be released from the rocks and bricks that bound me.

And as my spirit fled that moment, I wanted to thank you for the songs you sang as night fell. Because sifting through mud and blood must have surely been hell. As you searched debris with only nightmares to tell.

It’s ok … don’t cry … I have to go now. But I just wanted you to know that when I get to heaven, I’ll ask God to appoint me as your guardian angel. I just wanted you to know that! And on that day … I’ll be watching and waiting to give you the handshake and hug life denied me. So until then take care my fire fighting friend and I’ll see you soon ….. SOMEWHERE UP THERE !
Copyright @2001


Michael Guinn-BSW-MSW
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Permanent Supportive Housing Coach

09/08/2026

Hello Vendors,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the 2nd Annual Sparks Resilience Conference, taking place Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.

The Vendor Application & Registration Form can be sent for you to complete. Please fill out all applicable sections, indicate whether you are interested in Friday, Saturday, or both days, sign the form, and return it to me as soon as possible.

Vendor Fee: $125 per day
Friday only: $125
Saturday only: $125
Both Friday and Saturday: $250
Vendor space is limited for both days and participation is subject to approval and availability.

Once your application is submitted, you may pay your vendor fee online through the same area of our website where event tickets are available:
www.sparksresilience.com

Because space is limited, I encourage you to return your completed application promptly.

We are excited about the opportunity to have you join us and look forward to featuring a wonderful variety of businesses, organizations, products, and services during this year’s conference.

Warmly,
Dr. Brendalyn Jackson
Sparks Resilience Conference
817-812-8165
www.sparksresilience.com

09/07/2026

The Monologue Slam (A 100 Cash Prize) And Open mic

Ready to bring the house down with your acting chops? Join Mike Guinn Entertainment for The Monologue Slam, an exciting in-person event where performers step up to deliver their best monologues.

7:30PM - 9:30PM
(Must have at least 7 participants for us to pay a cash prize)

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just love the spotlight, this is your chance to shine and compete for an awesome cash prize.

$5 Admission for everyone. .

Visit Mansfield Commission For The Arts to register.

We need judges. Fellow actors. Directors and producers.

Come for the drama, stay for the fun, and see who takes home the glory!

Details and sign up here.

Show off your best 90 Second Monologue and snag a $100 prize at The Monologue Slam—live and in person!

09/04/2026

Thursday, October 22 in Fort Worth Kimmie Horne live

09/04/2026

Saturday, September 12 from 9 to 4 PM it’s the Trinity River book fest represented by the Dock bookshop

09/04/2026

Books Burgers & More Author Expo With Poetry Slam

Chill with great reads, tasty burgers, slam poetry, and cool talks—all in one awesome live event!

Date and time

Saturday, September 5 · 11am - 3pm CDT
The DEC Network
3560 West Camp Wisdom Road 200, Dallas, TX 75237

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991094856314?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/01/2026

Our Spokenword Album “Out of Camo” is holding its own at No. 1! On ITunes.

Thank you to our families and friends for helping us reach this milestone!
Big congrats "Out of Camo" team!
Ken Tran, Artist & Producer .d.tran
AJ Houston, Featured Artist & Writer
Erika Renee Land, Featured Artist & Writer
MAC Woods, Featured Artist & Engineer

Mike Guinn, Featured Artist & Engineerguinn.ent
Samantha Dang, Producer Julie Spahn/Dissinotra, Background Vocals, Lyricist, & Melody Maker Deuandra T. Brown, Composer Elliot Koenig, Mastering & Mixing Engineer
No Evil Recording Studio
Label: Final Bow
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/ 2Pc14AZSC6DZXNvEQyh0ZH?
si=6u4kYKVmTh6JSJGg0T8KKg&utm_source
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Apple Music Link: https://music.apple.com/ us/album/out-of-camo/6802665683
Link to chart: https://www.icharts.co.za/us/ music/topalbums/50000061-spokenword

08/25/2026

S-Ankh Rasa AFRO-JAZZ
Live At Chocolate Secrets on Oak Lawn

Fri Aug 28th 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Chocolate Secrets,
3926 Oak Lawn Ave,
Dallas, TX 75219,

S-Ankh Rasa has been playing music since he was 4 yrs. old. As a child prodigy he attended the University of California at Berkeley at the age of 12 and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music at 15 yrs old. He performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival with Dizzy Gillespie and The Modern Jazz Quartet when he was 16 yrs old. He continued his career as a touring and recording saxophonist in Los Angeles for many years performing with various artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Earth, Wind, and Fire and many others.

As a percussionist, Mr. Rasa toured with legendary African djembe drummer Mamady Keita and played kora (African harp) with Morikeba Kouyate.

Mr. Rasa is an accomplished composer who has written original scores for films, recordings, and many theater companies including Dallas Children's Theater and Cara Mia Theatre Company. Mr. Rasa's unique insight into music has given him the ability to teach all ages and experience levels the intricacies of rhythm, pitch, and orchestration through his African Drum Orchestra, Vocal Orchestra, and Baroque Recorder workshops.

With such a wide and varied background you never know what instruments or approach S-Ankh will take to the music he deeply loves called “Jazz”!

Live Music Evenings at Chocolate Secrets Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Settle in for an intimate night of live music. $20 minimum purch