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  • “Undone” hair: A genuine offense? Or misunderstanding?

    Last night I barely caught any of the Oscars’ red carpet program. In a rush to check out the big event, I was too busy keeping my pizza from burning. But as I checked social media on my phone, I couldn’t help but notice that a minor storm had erupted.  More than once, I came…

  • Superman and The Manosphere’s Superhero Complex

    Photo by Esteban López on Unsplash For ages, offline, I’ve been writing and wanting to share some of my thoughts on what’s been bothering me about the manosphere. The latest version of my work contains a few segments, and this post is inspired by one of them. I’ve noticed a curious trend in the critiques…

    Superman and The Manosphere’s Superhero Complex

  • Here’s the thing about fact checking.

    These are some thoughts I had before the 20th. And I haven’t changed my mind. A lot of people these days want to reserve their right to believe whatever information they like, whether it’s actually correct or not. They long to hold onto their ideas, even if believing them will result in others being harmed. …

  • Your 40s: Reality, Perceptions, and Plastic Surgery

    Do you know what I absolutely love? And by “love” I mean HATE…? The way the public discusses aging. In particular, I’ve noticed certain stereotyping related to women who are over 40. On social media I keep seeing plastic surgeons who claim to know which celebrity has had what done to their face. These people…

  • The Idea of the Alpha Male Idol is No More*

    At least for me. Like my childhood belief in Santa Claus, the man and the myth are truly, merely, a legend. For all I know there may be real-world examples that fit the bill. But the hope of finding his example among public figures is no longer realistic. But has it ever been? I tend…

    The Idea of the Alpha Male Idol is No More*

  • Cowboy Carter: More of where my mind has been.

    A final post before The Big Release. As an antidote to the negativity in my last post, read this article from Vulture. And here’s another look at the performance that inspired the gift that we’re about to receive. I read that Vulture piece the other night, and it lifted my mood. Although Beyonce’s performance was…

    Cowboy Carter: More of where my mind has been.

  • Countdown to Cowboy Carter: Contemplating An Old Controversy

    As previously discussed, when I first heard Beyoncé’s new singles, I couldn’t help but reflect on her “Daddy Lessons” performance with the Chicks at the CMAs. But I didn’t only remember her performance. I also clearly recalled some of the negative buzz surrounding it. Among other things, I remember that A Certain Country Star was…

    Countdown to Cowboy Carter: Contemplating An Old Controversy

  • Poetry in Progress: Where to share?

    So I’ve taken to writing poetry. Or, rather, my spirit has taken to sharing pieces that I’ve randomly written over the years. I’ve only just begun to bring my private work to the public. And I’d love to do it more often. That’s why, for various reasons, I’ve been looking at what it takes for…

  • Watch It: American Fiction

    Note: This post contains minor spoilers. On Sunday night while American Fiction was winning the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, I was watching it on my computer. The movie’s on Amazon Prime, and when I selected it, it was purely a coincidence. While I didn’t feel like watching the Oscars, I kept seeing Issa Rae,…

    Watch It: American Fiction

  • Get in, Loser. We’re playing NEW BEYONCÉ!

    Where do I begin? I’m in Canada, and although CTV aired some of of last night’s Super Bowl ads, I didn’t see them all. And I most definitely didn’t catch this one. Beyoncé’s releasing new music?! Let me retrace my steps. Before I went to sleep–as one is wont to do–I felt the need to…

    Get in, Loser. We’re playing NEW BEYONCÉ!