“Tssst!” “What is that?” “Tssst!” “What are you doing?” “I’m just doing this” *He eases his foot off of the hi-hat pedal, just a little bit, and taps the cymbals with the stick before closing the two cymbals tightly once again* “That’s called a hi-hat sizzle.” To this day, I don’t actually know what the […]
Month: August 2023
Bader, A Bronx boy with the heart of a true Yankee… Thanks!
As you have probably heard, Harrison Bader was picked up off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. Today I say thank you to Harrison For all he did asa Yankee in a very short time. Yes, he was our best player in last year’s playoffs. Defensively he is the very best I have seen in centerfield […]
Upcoming Biden book excerpt unveils vivid portrayal of U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan
An excerpt of Franklin Foer’s upcoming book ” The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden ’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future” was released Tuesday via The Atlantic.
ELEMENTAL SORROW
At the choice of which element of nature to be, I couldn’t choose just one. I’m the space between me and my happiness, the air I’m withholding from my tired lungs, the fire of worry that sears my entire being, the water I’m constantly drowning in, and all the misery earth has to offer. Ded. […]
Gooden was , The Road to Rijo
It was the winter of 1983. The talk in the baseball world was about this 19-year-old boy from Tampa, Florida. His name was Dwight Gooden. The reports from scouts around the country were that he was another Nolan Ryan. The buzz was so big that the Mets started to consider having this kid make the […]
Strawberry & Gooden … to be Honored for their greatness as players and people!
For the longest time, I have been sick and tired of hearing about what should have been. How about the positive part of what was? Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden broke into the New York scene as the most Cooperstown-bound rookies because of their great and natural baseball ability. Not since Lou Gehrig and Tom […]
Empowering queer voices: Michelle Tea launches ‘Dopamine’
Diving headfirst into the realm of authentic representation, Michelle Tea’s groundbreaking endeavor ‘Dopamine’ promises to amplify and celebrate queer narratives that have long been overshadowed, redefining the landscape of literary storytelling.
Diverse mythologies unveiled: ‘A Drop of Venom’ marks last chapter in Rick Riordan Presents journey
Discover the vibrant world of Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint that celebrates diverse mythologies and cultural voices, with the latest addition, ‘A Drop of Venom,’ offering a feminist reimagining of Medusa’s origins inspired by Indian lore.
Frankie Cutlass: The Freestyle & Hip Hop legendary producer takes a victory lap
In the eyes of many, the 80s belongs to pink scrunchies, hair spray, leg warmers, overdone make-up, all on a caucasian pin up styled mannequin or a caricature of blackness with a chunky chain, chunky rings, shell tops, a fresh cut. But if you actually lived it –or you’re too young to have lived it […]
The Babe, Elvis and Aretha all left the building August 16th
To me, there is no coincidence that the king of Rock & Roll, the Queen of Soul, and the Sultan of Swat would all leave this world on August 16 of different years. The three of them all had God-given talents that would revolutionize their prospective professions. The world would come to adore them all. […]
Breaking free from car dependency: Paving the way for walkable cities (Op-Ed)
Life in our modern cities, once vibrant centers of community and culture, has hit a roadblock: car dependency.
DJ Doo Wop: How a student of the game became a legend
Shortly after this interview, I observed a car with a gentleman ( seemingly in his mid 40s) playing what sounded like it could’ve been some mid to late 90s hip hop. This was the stuff I grew up on, albeit reluctantly. Gospel was the state/household enforcement musical diet; and when nighttime came, I scoured early […]
