Before becoming a successful pop star, Katy Perry first appeared as a guest on P.O.D.’s album, Testify, for the song, “Goodbye for Now” and is also featured in the video here Two years later, she would release her first album, One of the Boys. The first single, “I Kissed A Girl” garnered much media attention … Continue reading
One of my favorite artists has been Regina Spektor. Her music is simply wonderful to listen to. The earliest song I have heard from her is “Us” from the album, Soviet Kitsch She would release her following album, Begin to Hope, with it’s debut single, a personal favorite, “On the Radio” Her next single would … Continue reading
I have loved Janet Jackson’s music for a very long time. Janet knows how to rock it. She is completely awesome! The earliest track from her career I ever liked was “What Have You Done For Me Lately” from her 3rd album, Control The next single I would come to love is “Nasty” Followed by … Continue reading
The first time I ever got introduced to the singer, Monica, was with her debut hit song, “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One Dem Days)” from her debut album, Miss Thang It’s still a personal favorite. The next song I would come to know would be, “For You I Will”, which is just such a … Continue reading
It’s really difficult for me to pinpoint the exact time I became a feminist. Growing up in the 80s and 90s, seeing women on television in powerful positions was becoming much more prevalent. The earliest known instance I can recall seeing feminism was from my favorite movie as a child, Mary Poppins. I watched it … Continue reading
The first time I can recall ever hearing the spectacular voice of Celine Dion was from her self-titled album, Celine Dion, featuring the songs… “Beauty and the Beast” and “If You Asked Me To” The next song I would become familiarized with was from her follow-up, The Colour of My Love, with the hit song, … Continue reading
Growing up, I was lucky enough to be able to have a chance to listen to the music of R. Carlos Nakai, a Native American flautist of Navajo/Ute heritage. Although I would like to go through his discography, in this instance I am simply going to have songs (esp. seeing as I never listening to all of … Continue reading
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I was first introduced to Stefani Germanotta, otherwise known as Lady Gaga, while watching VH1, when her number one hit, “Poker Face,” became a smash hit. It was such an infectious song that I simply had to go out and buy the album, The Fame, myself, and I most certainly did. The first track released … Continue reading
It’s Preliminary Day in Boston today. Election turnout is, according to this Boston Globe article: Secretary of State William F. Galvin pegged turnout between 110,000 and 125,000, cautioning that such a forecast was “very speculative.” Galvin said the number of absentee ballot applications was almost double the amount four years ago, and said he noticed … Continue reading
I have always wanted to own a home. I have never thought that this would never happen, simply because I live in America where I was taught very early that there is so much possible to reach that. Indeed, I was a student at the GLT (or Greater Lawrence Tech) where our class slogan was: … Continue reading
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” ― Leonardo da Vinci I did not intend to become an artist, it was in actuality, just something I had stumbled upon. I still am not an artist, but I do enjoy art, creativity and the value … Continue reading
Last night I was at an event for a candidate, in the speech this candidate gave to everyone in attendance at the event, was the mention of For-Profit Colleges. In 2003, I just had gotten my GED from the Lare Training Center in Lawrence, MA, and it was a good day, a good thing, and … Continue reading
I have been a massive musical fan for such a long time, and why not? Musicals are absolutely awesome! Hairspray Hedwig & the Angry Inch Into The Woods The Phantom of the Opera Chicago The Book of Mormon Wicked (as in Wicked Awesome) Mame Cabaret My Fair Lady Fiddler On The Roof West Side Story … Continue reading
How could I forget about Jai? How about some RENT? And some Ethel Merman singing “Tomorrow” from 1978, A Special Seasame Street Christmas:
One of my favorite movies kisses from Latter Days: And a following scene later on in the movie: From Velvet Goldmine: And an important question I didn’t have: Because, no, no you can’t “convert” anyone. The idea of conversion was propaganda by opponents in the first place in order to create fear and rejection in … Continue reading
Note: This article does not seek to endorse any candidate for Mayor, but merely point out the struggles minority candidates often face, which differ from their cisgender counterparts. A Series of Unfortunate Events As it is harder for candidates that represent minorities both inside and outside of Boston, there are certain challenges simply by being … Continue reading
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