Tag: Culture

What do we gain by eating with our hands? (Op-Ed)

What do we gain by eating with our hands? (Op-Ed)

Even if cutlery has supplanted many culinary traditions, the skill of eating with one’s hands is alive and well in today’s society. While tradition and cultural importance are certainly important, exploring further reveals many advantages that go beyond just following the rules. The adventure of the senses starts the moment your fingertips touch that very […]

DJ Doo Wop: How a student of the game became a legend

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 […]

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