Muddy Magnolias

One of the most talented, fun, unique, & empowering live bands I’ve experienced this summer! Here’s my Top 5 playlist: On our first night ever in Nashville on July 2, 2017, with some of the people I Love most in this world, we enjoyed the magnificent Music of the Muddy Magnolias and Jess Nolan at

An Inconvenient Sequel Needs More Convenient Solutions, Especially Before the Flood

I waited for “An Inconvenient Sequel” to show us solutions, but instead it spends too much time showing us how much worse the problem has gotten since the first movie. I did download Gore’s Truth in 10 slideshow because it has useful, concise information. But honestly, this would get him a decent grade in a

Food for Thought

If the animals we eat are unhealthy, then why do we continue to put them inside our bodies? Chew on that idea for a moment. The massive environmental damage and the cruelty that they suffer should be enough reason to consider improving our ways. But here’s some tasty knowledge to help us balance our own

Solillaquists of Sound

This is what I wrote about these revolutionary Artists a few years ago… “Solillaquists of Sound is maybe the most important group making Musical Art today. They are true Artivists…and they are all based in [Orlando,] Florida!… I met SOS when they headlined a tiny little Earth Day show at FGCU in 2008 (I think).

The Bizarre Vault of his Royal Badness: Exploring Prince World for Peter Day 2015

I began this post with the simple intention of posting Peter’s favorite song. He was the biggest Prince fan I’ve ever met. This unexpected fun fact will always make me smile. But after a quick YouTube search, a rare thing happened: no results! Thus began my brief dive into the strange, hilarious world of the

Artistic Activation!- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Originally posted on EmpathySaves:
Conscientization through Art: An analysis/reflection of a LifeTime Learning Experience Stage 1. Perceive “Technically… it IS brain damage” A reminder to fall in Love again & again with whatever makes your sun shine. Stay tuned for more… — This is an exploration of Happiness. I hope you enjoyed our learning adventure.…

The Evolution of the Daily Show: Last Week Tonight with the other John

It’s the most important show on television right now. In every way, it’s been the spiritual successor to the Daily Show, but has evolved substantially from what the Jon Stewart team created. Unlike regular tv programs, it’s liberated from the restrictions of advertising interruptions and censorship. This gives John Oliver & the writing team creative