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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Human League

Posted on September 16, 2020 by

When you think of the Human Leauge, most people think of one song, “Don’t You Want Me,” where a man and a woman sing about their romantic frustrations and where a powerful man and a young woman just starting ponder … Continue reading →

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Shen Yun: A Case Study In Marketing

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

If you are like me and you watch more YouTube videos than is probably good for you, then you are probably as familiar with I am about advertisements that for at least the last few years have sought to advertise … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Paula Abdul

Posted on November 1, 2019 by

I don’t think anyone considers Paula Abdul the most technically accomplished of singers, although she was for some time one of the judges of American Idol where she was subjected to a lot of pitchy singing from people who sought … Continue reading →

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On The Psychology Of Family Dances

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Last night we had a family dance here at the Feast of Tabernacles in St. Vincent and it led me to ponder more than just the dance itself.  Sadly, I missed the karaoke section that had lasted 45 minutes because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Creative Habit

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

The Creative Habit:  Learn It And Use It For Life, by Twila Tharp Although I consider myself a generally creative person, especially when it comes to the written word, I have long found it useful to read about what others … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The 80’s: Taylor Dayne

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

The 80’s:  Taylor Dane, by Taylor Dayne Admittedly, when I think of the obscure and unjustly neglected acts of the 1980’s, I have not always been quick to give the proper credit to Taylor Dayne.  Although the production of many … Continue reading →

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Voulez-Vous Danser Avec Moi Ce Soir

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

As someone who has read more than my fair share of books by Theonomists, especially at an earlier period of life before starting this blog, I am struck by how they deal with Genesis 4.  When God confronted Cain about … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The 2016 Preteen Camp At Camp Arrah Wanna

Posted on August 6, 2016 by

It had been some time, before this week, that I had gone to a Church camp in any capacity.  More than half a lifetime ago, in fact.  I was 17 and attending camp in the north of England near Coniston … Continue reading →

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Giving Seed To The Sower, And Bread To The Hungry Till They Thrive

Posted on December 27, 2015 by

This is one of those days where I am faced with a bit of a dilemma. On the one hand, I had a very exciting and full day, with much to write about and a mind too active to sleep … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Depeche Mode

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

[Note:  Depeche Mode was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.] If your music had sold more than 100 million records according to your label, which would make you among the best-selling bands of all time … Continue reading →

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