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Malina Simone's Groups
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Straight and Narrow, Inc.
21 members
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Jesus Freaks
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Christian In Business
71 members
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Creative Commerce: Art and Design
263 members
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Indy Hub
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- How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
- Friend
- What is your greatest strength?
- My creative ideas and solutions.
- What are you working on?
- Well, it depends on what time it is. By day, I work in the arts community. Evenings and weekends are all about the new organization I've started: Straight and Narrow, Inc. that services the Christian community. Mostly, I work on that.
- How big is your business?
- small company
- What is your Job Title
- Owner
- What is your alma mater?
- Ball State University
- Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
- I'd like to meet people. I want people to know about Straight and Narrow, Inc. and I'd like them to become supporters of this community lifting and community ENGAGING initiative. Maybe I'll find a couple board members and key funders. In a nutshell, I'm hoping to do some networking.
The Sanctuary, 7.26.08
Malina Simone's Blog
Superbowl? Here??
I am so pumped about the Superbowl being in Indianapolis in 2012 and I don't know why. Because Indianapolis will undeniably be "on the map" now? Or because I'll figure out a way to take advantage of the press and the tourists? Otherwise, why do I really care? Because it'll generate dollars into our little economy? Hum.. what does this mean for me? What does this mean for Straight and Narrow? Perhaps I can have the official non alcoholic after party! Who knows... I'm excited though. And proud of… Continue
Posted on May 20th, 2008 at 3:23pm — 1 Comment
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So my coworker was telling me that "Straight and Narrow" (just the words) sounds religious and confining. It does not sound fun and insightful and out-of-the-box. Do you all agree and is that ok? To me, it's fine that it sounds confining because I actually want to be confined to the rules and teachings of Christ. I WANT to be on a straight and narrow path to heaven. But if the title of the organization is going to turn people away more than it draws them, I may re-consider. Thoughts?
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 11:07am — 1 Comment
It's Not Easy being the New Girl
Hi...my (stuttters)......name is Mali. I'm new to Smaller Indiana but I'm raring to go. Add me as friend, let's start some interesting discussions, etc. I guess I'll start by getting a feel for what people thinking about Christian entertainment and the Indianapolis Christian community in general. Is it a bad thing that this market of people has no nightlife? Should they even want nightlife? Is it fair that bars and clubs are the hang-out spost but they only cater to drinkers and smokers? Does I… Continue
Posted on April 18th, 2008 at 3:31pm — 32 Comments
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I found this article by Angela Hoy on her weekly newsletter. This is a follow up to the awesome post by Erik Deckers a few months back about writing for free. I LOVE this article! And I'd love to g...
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I did a blog post about textspeak -- how as a writer, I can't bring myself to abbreviate words in a text. Am I too anal to survive in this word? Do you writers have similar issues?
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What Writing Regiment Do You Follow?? 6 Replies
Inspired by this post (Habits of Amazing Writers), what responses do folks have to the question posed in the discussion title?
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Gathering of Writers 2 Replies
I've started the design work for the promo materials for the Gathering of Writers, which will be Saturday, October 18, hosted by the Writers' Center of Indiana. From 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., it will...
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Writers Group Feedback Group? 16 Replies
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Just stumbled upon your group on Smaller Indiana and wanted to say that your organization name may be a bit offensive to some without context. Many straight Christians who are not biggots often display a bumper sticker on their vehicle that reads, "I'm straight, but not narrow" to imply that they are friendly toward gays, something many churches (and by extension, some of their members) are not. Because you appear to be promoting diversity and love of all human beings, I thought you might find it valuable to consider adding some text to your website and your Smaller Indiana group that tells folks whether you are supportive of gay members (i.e. not narrow) and whether or not gays are welcome. It might surprise you to find how many gay men and lesbian Christians there are in Indianapolis and that there are only a few organizations around to support them.
Just a thought.
I wish you much success and all the happiness you desire!
Scott
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