First off, this isn’t a Hillary-bashing post—I’m trying really hard to avoid that in the tone here (but I write this as an Obama supporter). Many individuals feel, I think somewhat logically, that Hillary is the most viable candidate for the big Fall election. But logic or not, I can’t ignore my gut. […]
This morning I wake up with a Steely Dan song in my head, so I know it’s going to be a good day. Perhaps I feel a little cynical, but overall, a good day. The last verse from “My Old School” reflects my attitude—and this post—nicely:
California tumbles into the sea
That’ll be the day […]
On the first day of sitting:
We go silent at 5:00 p.m, but first, we sign in, read over the instructions for the week and wait around for the orientation. I make a final phone call to my boyfriend of six months, letting him know I’ll call him once I’m on the “other side” of […]
(For those of you embedded in academia and/or standardized test prep)
1. Cause and Effect
The Chiffons, “He’s So Fine” is to George Harrison, “My Sweet Lord”
as
T-Rex “Metal Guru” is to Louis XIV, “Letter to Dominique.”
2. Part to Whole
Vanilla Ice, “Ice Ice Baby” is to David Bowie and Queen, “Under Pressure”
as
A Tribe Called Quest, “Lyrics […]
What provokes your strongest reaction, dear reader, in today’s TGW title: the spelling or the idea? Basically, I wanted to avoid the pat reaction that some might have after reading such utopian words—world peace! (spelled correctly)—at the top of the page today.Well, what does happen to you when you encounter these words (spelled correctly)—on a […]