Millington Lockwood
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Buffalo New York resident, writer, bourbon aficionado, martial artist, guitarist, technologist, social activist. Reach me at [email protected]
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Do You Like To Invite Yourself Into Another Familys' Problem?
The Dilemma of Immigrant Families in North America Santa Maria del Monte, a town outside of Mexico City, is home to Raul and Maria Estefan. Parents of two small boys, Raul and Maria love their little guys. Carlos is eight and full of energy. When he grows up, he wants to be a soccer player. Emilio, who is 10, loves medicine. Science is his passion and he want to be the first Mexican to find a cure for cancer. Both boys are very close and are best of friends.
By Millington Lockwood5 years ago in Families
Sports Speculation Has Never Been Easier Or More Profitable
We all have fun watching our favorite sports teams whether it be MLB baseball, NHL hockey, NFL football or whatever your favorite sport is. Getting together with family and friends over a beer and some wings or pizza and watching the game is as American as apple pie. Sometimes during these games, we like to put our money where our mouth is, right? Making it interesting with our Dad or our best friend or that know-it-all neighbor only heightens our enjoyment. And when they have to crack open their wallet at the end of the game and hand you that $20 or $50 dollar bill, well, the whole experience just got sweeter, didn't it?
By Millington Lockwood5 years ago in Unbalanced
Small Business Network Marketing Guide
As a small business owner in Orchard Park or anywhere for that matter, you are probably more than aware of the need to have your business on Facebook. With its 2+ billion users, it is the place that you need to be and the place that your business needs to be.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Journal
Where Can You Find Great Music in Western New York?
Western New York is an amazing fertile musical “farmland” that just seems to grow great bands, great musicians and great music scenes. The scenes are vast and plentiful, and they range from jazz to blues and from punk to rock and to alternative to rap, with a little singer/songwriter thrown in for good measure. Live music is doing fine and well in and outside of Buffalo.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Beat
Where to Find Children's Clothes for a Bargain
Whether it’s back-to-school season or simply the kickoff to fall, your kids are going to need new clothes. Winter is just around the corner. Being a parent of two small boys, I am always looking for sales or bargains... basically low prices. I have to be a lot smarter when I shop these days.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Styled
The Buffalo Bills Season Is Finally upon Us and It Feels Different
The 2018-2019 season in the NFL was not an exciting one for your average Buffalo Bills fan. For your rabid fan, it was probably a bit stressful. But regardless of your perspective, the Buffalo Bills introduced Josh Allen to Western New York and may have finally found their future. Some parts of Western New York were overjoyed at the prospect of finally finding Jim Kelly’s heir as apparent and franchise quarterback, while others were just looking at and feeling the pain of past history.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Unbalanced
Arthur's Hardware: The Quintessential Hardware Store
As a handy-man kind of guy and a husband with two young kids, I am always looking for new stores to find items that will help me around the house. My tastes are all over the map when it comes to manufacturer, cost, or even atmosphere. I like high end, and I like the local hardware shop. I like brand names, and I like start-ups. However, the one core thing they all need to have in common is great product and great service. I am sure that you are just like me.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Journal
How to Start Social Media Marketing as a Beginner in 2020
In this first part of a 3 part series, we will start with the obvious question: What is social media marketing? It is the management of social media pages and content for a customer. Your job is to help your customer increase their revenue through the posting and scheduling of content on appropriate social media platforms. This content can take the form of images, video, text, ad creation and more. Your number one goal is to attract readers to your content on behalf of your customers so in turn you make your customer more money. When you can do this consistently, you can charge more money for your time and services.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Journal
Home Based Guerrilla Marketing
Being a technologist and just a little bit geeky, I try to keep my ear to the ground and listen for innovative ways to utilize technology. I am always looking for the next big thing. When I find it, I just must write about it.
By Millington Lockwood8 years ago in Journal
The Byrd House: The Quintessential Neighborhood Bar
As a foodie, I am always looking for new experiences. My tastes are all over the map when it comes to food style, cost, or even atmosphere. I like high end and I like the local dive. I like dance clubs and I like sports bars. However, the one core thing they all need to have in common is great food and great service. I am sure that you are just like me.
By Millington Lockwood8 years ago in Feast
I Want A Dog. What Do I Do?
There is no doubt that dogs are our best friends. These trusting and loyal companions come in all shapes and sizes along with all types of breeds and temperament. By that definition, you would think they do not have anything in common but they do. They all want to be loved and give love. All dogs have this in common.
By Millington Lockwood8 years ago in Petlife
Stayed Motivated and Play Guitar
Passion for doing anything is rooted in enjoyment and fun. You must enjoy what you are doing to keep motivated. Playing the blues is no different. You need to tap into what makes it fun. Blues was the first musical genre I got into. Muddy Waters was the first musician I had heard through my dad.
By Millington Lockwood8 years ago in Beat
