Music

The 2020 presidential election will be remembered as one of the most contentious election in history. However the 2020 election is not the first presidential election that has had its share of challenges and conflicts....

In his 1841 essay,“Compensation”, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. But the benefit we receive must be rendered...

Someone once said, “Different is good, and being different is what makes us stand out in the world”. However, as profound as these words are, our differences are not always celebrated, appreciated or respected. Yet...

“It’s descriptive of a period of time, the last five years in my life.” “A journey I’ve been on.” “The whole thing is a love letter.” “I dedicated it to my wife.” “It’s all there...

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live”. No doubt, taking a position like this in life requires a lot of courage, inner strength, faith,...

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live”. No doubt, taking a position like this in life requires a lot of courage, inner strength, faith,...

Discovering new music has been an integral part of my life for many years. That that I’m still able to get giddy with excitement when hearing Arlo Parks or Pela or Barzin for the first...

Mental illness is one of the most neglected health problems in the world.  Additionally, social stigma and discrimination can make mental health problems worse by preventing people from seeking out the help that they need....

It has been said that, “You Can’t Start The Next Chapter If You Keep Re-Reading The Last One”.  Change is inevitable but often necessary. Some changes are self-initiated; others are the result of various circumstances...

London’s Notting Hill circa early 80s was yet to be gentrified. The ubiquitous Portobello Road did bring hoards of tourists and suburbanites looking for an actual antique treasure. But the throngs who crowded the ramshackle...

What is success? When we think of success it is very common to think of money and power. However, success can also mean personal fulfillment. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose husband (Barack) once held...

Benjamin Lorr – The Secret Life Of Groceries  – The Dark Miracle Of The American Supermarket What does it take to run the American supermarket? How do products get to shelves? Who sets the price?...