Everyone has a story but not everyone is willing to open Pandora’s box to share theirs.  On June 21st, I had the privilege of attending Bits & Pieces” a project by “Ollie Hood Raised Woods.” I’m familiar with Ollie through various poetry  sets that I have seen him perform at mainly Penned Productions and At Ease Sunday’s so I knew what caliber of performance I would be attending.  The cast was packed with explosive talent that I have seen perform on the poetry scene while covering it for over a year. The show was loaded with creativity and energy in a great venue. The ticket price included entry and dinner which was prepared by Danielle Barnhart which was delicious. His story was candid and has the power to make you laugh, cry and think at the same time.  What impressed me the most was the willingness of  Ollie to be transparent with his story, something that many men will not do. I was speechless after the performance ! It was well planned, and well executed and it is very visible that he has a great team behind him.   Having the courage to share his story will surely inspire others to do so and will jump start their individual journeys to freedom.  We wish him much success and look forward to more projects!  To keep up with Ollie and what he is doing like his page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoodRaisedMentality That is Mr Openyonated’s 2 cents !