Uncle Tupelo’s formation is rooted in the 1980s music scene of Belleville, Illinois, a working-class suburb of St. Louis. Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar first met as students at Belleville Township High School West in the mid-1980s. Around 1984, Farrar and his brothers formed a rockabilly cover band called The Plebes. When Farrar’s brothers left […]
In the vast landscape of contemporary music, few artists have crafted a journey as complex, controversial, and profoundly influential as Kanye West. His artistic evolution represents not merely a progression of musical styles, but a deeply textured narrative of creative consciousness pushing against the boundaries of convention. Like a novelist working through successive drafts of […]
The first time I saw Thomas Blackwood prowling the grounds of Ravensmoor Cemetery, I mistook him for a common grave robber. How wrong I was. The year was 1868, and I had recently taken the position of groundskeeper at the ancient burial ground that sat like a jagged wound upon the Yorkshire moors. The autumn […]
I believe in the beauty of surprise, for it is the purest form of joy, like watching a flower bloom without knowing what color awaits. I have not seen Mr. West, but my mind has wandered to imagine him within the rich tapestry of blackness. What if Kanye was indeed one who carries the mantle […]
Ran across this set of cannabis themed tarot cards and knew I had to share:
Each of these contributions by Carl Sagan not only expanded our knowledge but also our responsibility toward this knowledge. Through his ability to relate the vastness of space to our everyday lives, Sagan taught us to appreciate, question, and protect our place in the universe.
Marijuana has been a constant in the lives of many people who identify with countercultural movements throughout history. From the hippies of the 1960s to today’s cannabis culture, the use and promotion of weed has been a rallying cry for generations of rebels who reject mainstream society’s norms and values. The term “420” originated in […]
The origins of April 20th (4/20) as a celebration of cannabis culture date back to the late ’70s in San Rafael, California. It was there that a group of high school students would meet at 4:20 pm or attending festivals and concerts. The history and impact of 4/20 illustrate how cannabis culture has grown from […]
Juniper Denali here, with a blog post that’s sure to spark some controversy! I’ll be covering both sides of the debate – those who believe VR will have a negative impact on human connection and those who believe it has potential for positive change. To start, let’s look at some of the benefits of VR […]
Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and actor who was born on October 13, 1925, in Mineola, New York. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial comedians of the 20th century. Early Life and CareerBruce was raised in a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York. He began […]
