Jennifer P. Lumley, author of MIND SHAPER: Faith's Pivotal Role in Altered Cultures

Mind Shaper

A book of Jamaican and global poetry, prose, prayers and patois

by Jennifer P. Lumley

www.JenuinPoetry.com

News and Events

MIND SHAPER APPEARANCES

I'd like to say a very special thank you to all who

participated or had me participate in any of the

previous MIND SHAPER events. I hope that the

experiences have been as wonderful for you as

they have been for me and I look forward to

sharing my new book, STILL LIFE as well as my

'Spiritual Selection' and 'Sweet sweet Jamaica'

spoken word CDs with you.

Photo Credit M. Fletcher
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First picture (l-r) Mrs. Winsome Hudson, Dir of Nat'l Library of Ja, Jen Lumley, Author & Ms. Valerie

Francis, Acquisitions Librarian at 'Readings in the Park'. 2nd Pic seen with Kwame Dawes

Jen & Kwame Dawes at E-Park

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Emancipation Park in preparation for Jamaica's 50th
Independence celebrations, Kingston, Jamaica. August 2012.

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Lumley at Treasure Beach for CALABASH International Literary Festival,

May 2012.

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Lumley (4th fr. L) flanked by staff of St James Parish Library

in receipt of her most recent work, RAZZMATAZZ. 5-18-12.

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5-18-2012
Jen Lumley presents copies of her books and cds to
Principal, Donna Redway for her alma mater, Montego
Bay High School for the Patricia Lemonias Library.

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5-16-2012

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica-Hon. Edward Seaga
& Jen at Energy Symposium hosted at UTech jointly
with the German Consulate.

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Congressman Elliot Engel accepts 'Treasury of Prayers'

from the author, Jennifer P. Lumley at All Islands Luncheon.
Elliot Engel

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3-20-2012

A Treasury of Prayers 3 Cd set launched with accompanying Pocket-sized Book
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3-17-2012

Jennifer as keynote speaker at Int'l Women's Day Prayer Breakfast

seen with honoree Sabrina HoSang, COO of Caribbean Food Delights.

http://www.mvinquirer.com/women%20prayer%20breakfast.htm

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2-12-2012

The_Inspirational_Cafe launch in New York on Sunday February 12, 2012.

Another milestone for me on the St Valentine's Day weekend, Black History Month

and a day after the passing of the Songbird of the Century, Whitney Elizabeth Houston,

whose soul I hope will find eternal rest.

Sincere appreciation to the listening audience who was responsive and supportive.

A great big thanks to Buck, the humble one and last but not least to DJ Ghetto - don't

let the name fool you!!!

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Jan 15, 2012

Celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Clergy Coalition

of the 47th Precinct. Awards Ceremony - Greater Faith Temple Church, Bronx, N.Y.

Pastor - Rev. Michel White-Haynes.

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December 2012

The release and sale of The Christmas Collection cd featured on radio interview for Christmas.

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12-10-11

Jen donates some of her work to the silent auction at the annual Caribbean Club Gala

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11-16-11
Jean Lowrie Chin at her New York launch of SOULDANCE. Both Jean & Jen are Published Authors/Poets and newspaper columnists. David Heron, Jamaican playwright & actor did a few readings from his friend's newly pubished work.

Moderator, Dave Rodney, Co-President of IMAGES Media, LLC at Ruder Finn Inc, NYC. Ambassador Audrey P. Marks also present at Lowrie-Chin's book launch.

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11-13-11
Col. Linton Graham & Jen after the celebration of the Annual Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association Church Service

Williamsbridge Presbyterian Church.

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JESA president Woods & Evangelist Randolph Pringle's sermon-"Conqueror's Spirit"

Jen wearing poppies in at

Remembrance (Veterans') Day Service.

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11-5-11

Bishop Preston ( Church of the Living God, Bronx, NY) & Jen at Prayer Breakfast.
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October 2011 - Volunteering for Breast Cancer Awareness

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9-15-11

Jen interviews Joe Parisi, owner/publisher of the Mt Vernon Inquirer

on the Joe Parisi online Show at Country Kitchen Restaurant

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8-15-11

Jen stands with the honorees of the National Association of Blessed Billionaires: Jacques of Country Kitchen, Joe Parisi of the Inquirer

and Mansi of Brooklyn Montessori Schools.

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7-31-11

Capri Nugent, the new Miss JamaicaUS standing to Jen's right. A bevvy of beauties

also in the picture.

Michael Boyd, First Runner Up in the Miss JamaicaUS Pageant.

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7-10-2011

Jen & Mr. Solly, president of All Islands Association at their annual picnic at Glen Island Park and Casino.

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7-3-2011
Jen and the Contestants at the Miss Jamaica/USA Reggae Brunch in New Rochelle, NY

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6-21-11
Flags representing many of the Caribbean Islands during Caribbean Anerican Heritage Month

6-19-2011
Caribbean American Heritage Art Exhibit with artist Alfred Weekes in New York City

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Artist Anderson Pilgrim & Jen at the Spring Open House Art Exhibition to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month

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6-18-2011
Mt Vernon's mayor presenting the keys to the city to Jamaica's First Lady, Lorna
Golding at a special reception in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall.

Lady Golding & Jen Lumley at reception June, wife of Legislator Williams & Jen

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6-18-11 Bishop Garlington - guest speaker at IPMI's Annual Prayer Breakfast

Rev Gabbidon, (IPMI President) greets my Mom & sister at Prayer Breakfast

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6-16-11 Watoto Children sing in New Rochelle on ther Concert of Hope Tour

Jen & Two Watoto Chaperones

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5-28-2011

Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, Ambassador of
Jamaica to the United States of America and

Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the

Organization of American States (OAS) greets Jen

at the annual Friends Of Trelawney Organization picnic.

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Reigning Miss Jamaica-USA 2010-2011

at FOTO picnic Anthony Wayne Park, NY. 2011 Miss Jamaica-USA contestant

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5-17-2011

Opening remarks at Yvonne's House of Soul restaurant by hostess as she welcomes audience and participants.

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5-12-2011

Board members of Barbara M. Simpson Memorial Dinner - An Elegant Affair at Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY.

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5-8-2011
Mother's Day Function

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5-7-2011

Frankie Campbell of FAB5, honoree at the KCOB ball

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5-7-11
This group performed the jazziest AfroGarifuna music ever heard.

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5-6-2011

Kickoff function at Beckwith Pointe, New Rochelle, NY

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4/30/11

Special occasion at the Bass Line, Mt Vernon

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4-22-2-11 (PM)

Lumley prepares to speak at the "tenebrae" evening service at the First Presbyterian Church.

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4-22-2011
Elder Lumley seen with Deacon Baptist, the featured soloist at the Seven Last Words of Christ Good Friday church service, hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Mt Vernon. In a three hour timeframe homilies were delivered by members of the United Black Clergy of Westchester.

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4-19-2011
Lumley pepares to host Open Mic at Yvonne's House of Soul with members of the "Poetry With A Purpose" group.

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4-16-2011

At the Radisson Plaza Hotel, New Rochelle, NY, with the First Lady of Bible Way Church after poetic presentation and book signing at annual prayer breakfast.

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4-8-2011

Lumley seen with Jarrett, Senior Account Analyst representing ConEd, volunteer at the annual Parents Against Teen Violence Day at the A.B. Davis Middle Davis School.

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3-27-2011

At Westchester Manor with Charlene Scarlett, president of the Caribbean Club of the First Presbyterian Church hosting its 17th Annual Scholarship Luncheon. (Speaker Dr. McChesney G.Emanuel-Consul General, Antigua & Barbuda)

A warm reception to Jen delivering 3 of her most recent pieces of poetry.

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3-11-2011

In New York City, Rev. Janice Fareed-Hardy hostess for Emotional Intelligence workshop for clergy & leaders. Mr. Rupert A. Hayles, guest speaker; President for the Center of Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Development & CEO for Christ Church, Montclair, NJ.

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2-12-2011
Devon Harris, Jamaica's first BOBSLED olympian.
(1988) from which movie 'Cool Runnings' was made.
Exchanging "Keep on Pushing" for MIND SHAPER.

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Special guest that participated in the reading

of my poetry as I emceed the night away at
AVALON ON THE SOUND, New Roc City, NY.

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2-12-2011
Mr & Mrs Nembhard at the Top'o the Roc

Intimate Valentine's Dinner party, New Rochelle.

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2-12-2011
Proud dad stands with his champion karate daughter

at the Baxter Karate Do-jo in Mt Vernon, NY

(See Feb. issue of Mt Vernon Today for article)

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2-11-2011
Jazz Great - Phil Perry and Jen Members of Phil Perry's band.

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12-18-2010

Jen stands with Sensei Baxter as he poses with

a surprise plaque from his students.

Sensei Baxter and some students at Karate Party

in the Dojo, Mt. Vernon, NY

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12-17-2010
Jen on the Red Carpet Anniversary Bash at Yvonne's House of Soul.

Yvonne's daughter Sherry and Jen at the Networking Reception.

Kenny Plummer, Publisher of the Mount Vernon Today,

stands w/Jen who submits articles to the newspaper.

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12-11-2010
Sabrina HoSang - Gracious hostess of annual Christmas staff party
Caribean Food Delights and Royal Caribbean Bakery.

Legislator and Mrs. Lyndon Williams at the CFD and RCB party w/Jen

Kristina, receives STILL LIFE from Author, as part of her gift package.

She heads off to college to study Pharmacology.

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12-04-10

Art display at The Lofts in New Rochelle, NY
Avon and Jen

Coach and Jen at The Lofts

Beautiful art by Jo-Ann

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11-25-10
Many reasons to be thankful again.

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11-13-10
Jen as guest poetess at Prayer breakfast with Pastor Debbie

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11-8-10
The Author seen here with Shannon's grandfather,

as her 11 years of life was celebrated with over

3,000 people at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral.

Shannon played the role of Nala in the Lion King

on Broadway, NYC. Rest in peace little one.
Jan 1999 - Nov 2010.

My salute to a STAR

A New Role Now

Shhh! Shhh!

She has the brightest smile and a twinkle in her eyes,

Coming here as an angel that's gonna tell us something new!!!

Not about her suffering; not about her fight;

But about Nala in the Lion King; and Broadway shining bright!!!

Shhh! Shhh!

She doesn't know yet that she's gonna be the STAR here too.

Gift she is; Brave Heart we will call her.

Little Shannon; courageous and bold in the face of pain and adversity;

Preparing her for a much bigger role on an eternal stage.

Wow! Shannon...Go Shannon!!!

You stood your ground in a confrontation with death and

Shannon took that final breath and won,

When she used it to start her new life;

Forgetting the struggle and strife.

Heavenly, precious, sweet child of God;

Have you ever seen anyone fit her robe of royalty so well?

As though she already knew her role here in heaven?

The pearly gates of heaven open

And the cherubs welcome her like playmates.

My, my!

Look at Shannon now; smiling radiantly.

This is her opening night.

Already she's getting cheers; wise, old river running...just run.

Shhh! Shhh!

The curtains will open now as Shannon talks about the circle of life.

By Jennifer P. Lumley ©

11-1-2010

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11-6-10
At Holmwood's function, Elmont, NY

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Relaxing in preparation for presentation of

STILL LIFE at Holmwood Students Fund Raiser.
(See Gallery II)

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10-31-2010

Photo with Phyllis Stickney, (actress and author)

portrayed in 'Women of Brewster Place" at the

Circle of Sisters-Jacob Javits Convention Center.
(more in Gallery II)

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10-28-10

Lumley in the WVOX (1460AM) studio featured on

'Conversations with Ernie Davis', New Rochelle, NY.

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10-24-10
Lumley will showcase her new publication,
STILL LIFE and feature her first publication,

at "Talk of the Town's" Open Mic event 5pm.

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10-23-10
Lumley will be presenting her books at the

First Presbyterian Church in Mt Vernon, NY.

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10-15-2010

Rev. Dr. David Ireland of Christ Church, N.J.

Guest Preacher at IPMI's Annual Pastors' and

Leaders' Breakfast in Queens, New York.

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10/9/2010
Kids In Need Inc.will host its annual

Dinner Dance and Jennifer Lumley will

appear as the Cultural Guest Performer

at 127-08 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, N.Y.

The author and poet will have copies

of both her books and CDs available for

sale to assist in the fund raising effort.

$40.00. Details: Keith (718) 763-2960

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10/9/2010

Lumley performing live and promoting her new book,

STILL LIFE, on 106.3 at the opening of Cooyah

Caribbean-American restaurant in the Bronx, NY.

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10/2/2010

Lumley will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies

at the second annual Awards Dinner Gala of the

Society for the Advancement of the Caribbean

Diaspora at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island

University - Metcalfe Hall/Luntey Commons.

Admission $65.00. Corner Dekalb & Flatbush Avenues.

Further details: Minna (917) 771-7935.

Autographed copies of her books as well as her CDs will

be on saleat the event.

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9/20/2010

Jean Lowrie-Chin, columnist in the JamaicaObserver.com

references Lumley's interview on Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin

in Jamaicans.com.

Her article is entitled 'Jamaica's promise and Tivoli's emancipation."

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Jamaica-s-promise-and-Tivoli-s-emancipation-

Jennifer —
Congratulations! Your name was mentioned in an article written
by Jean Lowrie-Chin titled, "Jamaica's Promise and Tivoli's Emancipation",
about your interview with Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to England's
House of Commons.
You are like a Jamaican seed yielding the most intense flavors in the world.
You have extraordinary attributes, which I am convinced, will be leveraged
in the future.
Again, congratulations.
P. Nonet.
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9/13/2010

Details of the interrview of Rev. Hudson-Wilkin by Lumley

appeared in Jamaicans.com.

http://www.jamaicans.com/articles/primeinterviews/Jamaican-bornChaplainHouseCommons.shtml

Click and enjoy.

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8/28/10
Second Newly Released SPOKEN WORD CD - now spoken
in Jamaican. (patois)

Yuh haffi check it out!!! SWEET SWEET JAMAICA!

Audio CD - Jamaican Poetic Selections written, narrated

and produced by Jennifer Lumley.$10.00

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8/9/10

Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to Her Majesty,

The Queen, receives her high school lapel pin

from Jennifer Lumley, fellow alumni and immediate

past President of the Montego Bay High Alumnae

Association in N.Y.

Photo Credit M. Fletcher

(Garden Reception and Meet & Greet held at the General

Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, New York City.)

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8/8/2010

Lumley chats with fellow Montego Bay High School girl,

Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, chaplain to Her Majesty,

the Queen and guest Preacher at the annual

Independence Service, held this year at Beulah

Church of the Nazarene, Brooklyn, NY.

Photo Credit M. Fletcher

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8/5/2010

Lumley in studio recording her second audio CD,

which features Jamaican poetry - Spoken Word,

Sweet Sweet Jamaica, from her books of poetry,

prose and patois, MIND SHAPER and STILL LIFE.

Earlier in the day, Jennifer Lumley was interviewed

on WVOX [1460 AM], in New Rochelle, NY by former

Mayor of Mount Vernon, Ernie Davis on the Ernie Davis Hour.

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August 2,2010

Rev. Gabbidon (center) makes presentation of Prayer and Jamaican

flag to Jamaican Consul General, Geneive Brown Metzger, (right)

at the Annual Day of Prayer and Fasting-Beulah Church of the

Nazarene in Brooklyn, NY as Lumley looks on.

Prayer layout, flag design, and frame choice by J. Lumley

Photo Credit M. Fletcher

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7/18/2010

First Presbyterian Church officially unveiled its Lawn Sign.

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6/27/2010

Lumley, Published Author and Freelance Writer,

made presentations to graduating high

school students at Maestro's Catering Hall

at 6PM on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Address:

1703 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY (718) 792-8844.

Hosted by Bronx Clergy Coalition of the 47th Precinct.

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Annual Prayer Breakfast: Rev. Newton Gabbidon,

President of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry

International (IPMI) & Jen.

Scrolled Prayer centered on hand-made, pre-WWII,
Okinawan paper, desgned by J. Lumley presented to
the Haitian Consul General, Hon. Felix Augustin.

Lumley, Guest Poet/Artist, seen here with Guest Speaker,
Rev. Dr. Joel Edwards, Honorary Board Member from the UK.

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6/11/2010
NEWLY RELEASED!!!!

Audio CD - Spiritual Selections written, narrated and produced
by Jennifer Lumley.

$10.00
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6/19/2010
Jennifer Lumley will appear as Guest Poetess and Performer
at the Annual [IPMI] Prayer Breakfast to be held at the
Holiday Inn, JFK Airport,
www.goipmi.com