“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
Note: Block Editor is of the Devil. I just want that noted for the record. Speaking of records….. As busy as I am, I often make time for excellent music. It definitely helps inspire and galvanize me when I’m writing. A few of my all-time favorite artists and bands delivered. The Knowles sisters were in … More The Best Albums of 2019
One reason you will never hear me complain about the Beyhive stanning for Beyonce. Aside from the fact that she’s awesome, it’s that even in the 21st century, celebrating phenomenal Black women is still a revolutionary act. Prelude: Setting: A dream (?) from a few years back where I wake up and find myself strapped … More Keep Beyonce’s Name Out Of Your Mouth
As the dearth of posts this past year will illustrate, the last year or so has been crazy busy for me with a plethora of freelance writing projects. As a professional writer, that’s always a good problem to have. Because of this, by the time I realized that I never posted my Top Music List … More Double Platinum: The Best Music of 2017 and 2018
So it’s been a minute since I’ve done an update. That’s because I’ve been busy writing and getting some affairs in order which has consumed the last few months. So recently, the MTV Video Music Awards were presented. I was totally going to watch but then I remembered that I had better things to do … More Top Albums of 2016
Being stuck in Nashville, proud home of country music, the Confederacy and the Klan, I don’t go out often. To be more accurate I really don’t go out ever. For me to emerge from my Batcave of Solitude, there had better be a good reason. A very good reason. This past Friday there most certainly … More Night of the Waking Astronomer
They grow up so fast. My awesome little cousin (well, he’s not little anymore but he’s awesome as ever), Tony B has entered the music game. And cuz has come out swinging with “Fall,” the title track off his upcoming EP. Anyone who’s known me for five seconds knows that I’m all about promoting and … More Introducing Tony B
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