(Non)-Conformity, Correlation, Causation…Calm Down!
Seems that yet another piece brought to the public’s attention by The Atlantic has inspired some level of connected discussion for me. Editorial fellow, Lindsay Abrams,…
His Master’s Voice Seems Destined to Go Mute
In case anyone from a country without an HMV store is wondering about the title, that’s what the “HMV” stands for: “His Master’s Voice.” A business…
Tattoos, Context, Content and Art(s) Acceptance
A Response Piece to Arts Journalist Chloe Veltman I was surprised and delighted to see the the piece you wrote the day after Christmas, titled, “Ink Master”…
Recommending Some New Perspective for New Year’s
Happy New Year’s Eve/Day to everyone out there, from the many countries of the world who have been followers of this site! 2013 is rolling in…
From Pressing to Publishing, Musing on the DIY Route
“There is no substitute for hard work” -Thomas Edison “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement,…
What’s My Age Again, Part II: What the heck is an “adult” anyway?
Haven’t we been here before… Doing a “part II” is a first for me, (if you’re curious, “Part I” is here) though it’s not a 100%…
You Should (and Shouldn’t) Try Taylor Swift’s “Single-Minded” Songwriting Mentality
This week’s new music releases falls on Monday rather than Tuesday. Not typical to the way things tend to run. Perhaps that’s why Taylor Swift decided…
Is “ENO” Short for ENOUGH with the Double Standard Against Arts Marketing?
Opera, an art form that has been around for centuries; steeped in history and revered by many, has never been a catch all activity. Much of…
Going Beyond Special Effects for Money: Interest Breeds Remembrance
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the terror attacks that claimed so many lives and changed the American nation and its people forever. Solemn memories, tears,…
If There’s a Will(is), There’s a Way…to Stir Up Trouble for Apple
So as of this morning, there’s already (at least) 159 articles swirling around in the pool of Google’s search databases on the both the original explanation…