Following the formal release of accusations (which have been long-held and widespread rumors for the past decade) against Louis CK regarding sexual misconduct against multiple women within… Read more “Thoughts on Louis CK’s Response”
Hydroponic Unity
With Massachusetts voters calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana in the 2016 election cycle, it should come as no surprise that local business owners are looking… Read more “Hydroponic Unity”
Queens of the Stone Age’s “I’m Designer”
Queens of the Stone Age’s (QotSA) fifth full length studio album, Era Vulgaris (2007), is a well-polished yet uneasy album speaking on depravity. Era Vulgaris, the Latin term for… Read more “Queens of the Stone Age’s “I’m Designer””
George Michael’s Faith – “One More Try”
One of the more raw vocal performances off of Faith, George Michael’s “One More Try” is an conservatively-paced gospel ballad of a young man in both the throes… Read more “George Michael’s Faith – “One More Try””
George Michael’s Faith – “I Want Your Sex”
Approaching the 30th anniversary of George Michael’s solo debut Faith, it is worthwhile to look back and discuss the finer points of songwriting, production, and artistic transition contained… Read more “George Michael’s Faith – “I Want Your Sex””
Sunset on Essex County
There’s a mother yelling out into the yard Where the children play and dream large and far When the maple light has gone and grayed The children… Read more “Sunset on Essex County”
How Long Will I Wait?
Lively letters sit up on the shelf Dated from years gone, collecting dust Some writers now dead, others no longer friends How long will I wait to… Read more “How Long Will I Wait?”
The Deception of Self in Flannery O’Connor’s “Everything That Rises Must Converge”
Flannery O’Connor, the mid-20th century, Southern Gothic writer, is often lauded for her abnormal characters and introspection on the intersectionalities of race relations, ethics, and morality in… Read more “The Deception of Self in Flannery O’Connor’s “Everything That Rises Must Converge””
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Every revolution is a spark among the world, instigating the possible collapse of centralized, governmental power far and wide. Following the Bolshevik revolution of 1917, the Soviet… Read more “The Collapse of the Soviet Union”
Screen Protector
CUT FROM BLACK: INT. LIVING ROOM – MID-MORNING Sitting on the couch, BLAKE leans awkwardly on his left arm, lifting his butt and reaching for his back… Read more “Screen Protector”
