Earlier last week, when the majority of us were focused on sports, elections and stormy weather, rapper, actor and reality star Clifford “T.I.” Harris became a one-man viral news sensation. Not because of his rhymes, this time, but his reasoning—-or … Read the rest
There are plenty of creative ways to say that someone is, well, messing up: “Got caught slipping.” “So-and-So fell off.” “He took an ‘L’ (loss) on that one.” All of these, and more, could be applied to the recent behavior … Read the rest
“Passion is never enough; neither is skill. But try. Forget your name in the street; tell us what the world has been to you in the dark places and in the light. Don’t tell us what to believe, what to … Read the rest
Picture it: elementary school, sixth grade homeroom, sometime during the 1980’s. I say something to friends that a white male classmate (I’ll call him Tim) disagrees with. The context of the conversation escapes me now, but I will always remember … Read the rest
In a world full stress and tribulations, people look for ways to escape the harsh realities of life….if only for a little while. Entertainment is usually one of the simplest, yet most compelling ways that folks of all ages can … Read the rest