Just a few thoughts this morning about what seems like the inevitable end of a legends career and life. As of this blog post Aretha Franklin is in Hospice care and things don’t look good. So instead of waiting for her to pass I wanted to get my thoughts out there. Aretha Franklin is treasuredContinue reading “Top 5 Tuesday – The Queen of Soul”
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Want to defend Higher Education? Invest in Humanities Research.
There is no doubt that there is a growing and more vocal distrust of Higher Education in the United States. From free speech to rising tuition there are lots of reasons many do not trust higher education whether warranted or not. The major issue seems to be that higher education is struggling to show it’s value.Continue reading “Want to defend Higher Education? Invest in Humanities Research.”
What I was Listening to This Week
So every Sunday (for the most part) I am planning on writing a post focused on what music I am listening to and thinking about in terms of music. I hope that I can reach other music nerds and also highlight what I am into. If you are interested or like something let me knowContinue reading “What I was Listening to This Week”
The Day I Fell in Love with Hip Hop
Today, August 11th, 1973 at 1520 Sedgewick Ave. DJ Kool Herc played a party for his sister and the art of hip hop began. 1973 is a pretty important year for me because it was also the year I was born. So I am partial to 1973. So, today there were a number of postsContinue reading “The Day I Fell in Love with Hip Hop”
Politics, Free Speech, and the Provocateur’s Privilege
So this is going to be another blog post on free speech and I apologize in advance for walking down this well worn trail. But I have to address the elephant in the room when it comes to free speech and college campuses. Free speech is not free! As a matter of fact it canContinue reading “Politics, Free Speech, and the Provocateur’s Privilege”
I am not an academic scholar . . . . yet.
I have to admit something . . . I am not a good writer. I don’t even think I can be a good writer. I believe good writing takes talent and I am lacking that talent. Of course this is an issue because I dream of becoming a member of the faculty and a scholarContinue reading “I am not an academic scholar . . . . yet.”
A Walk of 100,000 Steps Begins with one Blogpost
Most people who know me know I am a walker. With very few exceptions I walk a lot. Over 10,000 steps everyday. And I enjoy the art of walking. I enjoy listening to podcasts (the Dan LeBatard Show is a favorite) and I also listen to a lot of music. But outside of not breakingContinue reading “A Walk of 100,000 Steps Begins with one Blogpost”
1980 – the Dadaism of music history
As I began thinking about my work and passion for music I wanted to identify the perfect year to explain how I feel about and think about music. And the year I came up with was 1980. It is to music what dadaism is to art. Hits by Blondie and Pink Floyd, Gary Newman andContinue reading “1980 – the Dadaism of music history”
Are times finally changing?
Last night Stacey Abrams became the first black woman to lead the Democratic party ticket in Georgia when she won the state primary there. One of the major reasons I am proud to be a Democrat is our commitment to diversity and the diversity of our candidates. We believe that politics needs to be aContinue reading “Are times finally changing?”
Why College Matters More Than We Know
Welcome to May! It is a time for spring to bloom in northern states like New York and Minnesota and for my home state of Florida to begin the slow march to summer. May is also a time for reflection and the promise of tomorrow because at colleges and universities all over the United StatesContinue reading “Why College Matters More Than We Know”
Considering Outloud 