The Godfather Turns 50
Fifty years ago on this date, The Godfather premiered on March 14, 1972.
Read MoreMaybe the Future is Brighter Than We Think
“Ukraine is incredibly lucky to have so many young people in positions of power.”
Something struck me today while watching a member of the Ukrainian parliament being interviewed on television. She pleaded for help while vowing to continue the fight for her nation’s future sovereignty.
The revelation was how Ukraine’s resistance is being led by so many brave YOUNG people.
Read MoreThe Face of War
I admit to knowing little about art. I’ve been to museums. I know what I like. And, I enjoy expanding my horizons. However, for most of us art (more precisely, works of art) is something rich people collect.
Then, I came across the story about Daria Marchenko, a Ukrainian artist from Kyiv.
Read MoreA Letter from Scotland to Americans
Note: I didn’t write this, but it’s too great not to share:
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100 Essential Albums: #89 — A Happening in Central Park by Barbra Streisand (1967)
Read More“I forgot the words in front of 125,000 people — and I wasn’t cute about it or anything — I was shocked; I was terrified; That prevented me from performing for all these years. I didn’t sing and charge people for 27 years because of that night….I was like, ‘God, I don’t know. What if I forget the words again?'”
Making New Social Media Friends
This article might seem strange and out of place, but I want to share something very personal with you.
Read MoreThe Myth of American Energy Independence
Do you really think “American” oil producers and energy companies aren’t exactly like the Saudis, the Venezuelans, and the Russians when it comes to profiteering?
Read MoreThe Dangers of Horror Fatigue
These images are so hard to look at. But they are so important to see.
Read More100 Essential Albums: #90 — “Nothing Like the Sun” by Sting (1987)
Read More“I don’t give a fuck about rock and roll,” Sting emphatically declared in 1987. There was, he complained, “no new fuel in rock music.” Instead, Sting insisted, writers and musicians should be looking outside of rock and into African, jazz, raggae, funk, and even classical music: “Anything! Anything will do.”
The Dumbest “Protest” Ever: Driving ‘Round and ‘Round in Circles
Round and ’round they go. Where they stop, nobody knows.
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