This painting reminds me of a joke: You can determine how racist a white person is by the volume they say the words “black people” while among other white people at a social gathering. For example, they could be referencing some anecdotal story that happened earlier in their day and when they say “black people” … Continue reading Pigeon qua Pigeon
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Becoming: a brief Philosophical Examination of the TV Series Lost
I am well aware that the TV series Lost ended over four years ago and this examination is long overdue, but I recently re-watched the series and as it just concluded last night I had an Ah Ha moment and I think I have put it all together in my head. If you have seen … Continue reading Becoming: a brief Philosophical Examination of the TV Series Lost
Can Happy Movies Lead to Violence?
A lifetime ago or so I was a film student and a freshman in college, excited to earn my chops behind a camera and become a modern day story teller. Although, I later rerouted my GPS and changed my studies to my first true love: philosophy, I did end up learning some interesting things about … Continue reading Can Happy Movies Lead to Violence?
The Coyote, the RoadRunner & the Genesis of God
The storyline of the Coyote and the Roadrunner is pretty straight forward and, generally speaking, goes as follows: Coyote designs an elaborate plan to capture the Roadrunner Coyote poorly executes the elaborate plan The Roadrunner is dismissive of the Coyote and taunts him with a Beep Beep The Coyote is met with a tragic, yet … Continue reading The Coyote, the RoadRunner & the Genesis of God
Does the Word Nigga Exist in Utopia?
I am the product of the 1980’s and my musical influence stretches from punk rock, to alternative, to metal, to rap, to R&B and back again. I am a lover of music, through and through. Now, as an adult, from time to time I like to go to Karaoke bars and embody performances of my … Continue reading Does the Word Nigga Exist in Utopia?