As an African-American in the heart of the world’s most populous country I don’t think much about how people treat me. That may seem strange for many, but probably best describes… Read More
The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Rules largely Prevent it from taking Sides in a Primary, a Policy that could keep the RNC out of Internal Fights as President Trump Threatens… Read More
By Scott Bampton
Released on Ruf Records on November 3rd, Belle of the West is Samantha Fish’s second full-length release within eight months, and her sixth since debuting in 2009.
Th… Read More
This post is dedicated to The Ashley Street Krewe (Dayton, Ohio 1972) & Big Chief Joseph Perricone
The Mardi Gras Indian Tribe Music
From the Mardi Gras Traditions w… Read More
Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Mardi Gras week here at the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog! We'll be posting something every day all the way thru to next Tuesday aka Fat… Read More
The Comfort of Strangers
-Fierce Fiction by Caroline Misner-
It was me who dropped the box of Band-Aids into the toilet. None of us wanted to admit it, but Ben and Jimmy had nothing to conf… Read More
One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians. From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and t… Read More
Between travel and midterms grading I will not be able to post a book review this week. Instead, I have posted the talk that I gave a few weeks ago at the Western History Association Confere… Read More
The Bayeux Tapestry
Textile artwork is a unique and beautiful form of art that has existed for millennia. One of the most renowned textile masterpieces is the Bayeux Tapestry. This stunning… Read More
Reviews 51Shield of the Peoplea novel of the Maradaine ElitebyMarshall Ryan MarescaThis is the second in the Maradaine sub-series, Maradaine Elite.The first was The Way of the Shield.The set… Read More
Why am I stuck in this loop of sameness?
As I begin writing, I realize this is not the first time I have written about this. My mind has been stuck in a painful, unproductive loop bef… Read More
Someone when asked me, ‘I usually feel overwhelmed by situations. How you can deal with life’s obstacles?’ To that, I replied: Your only issue is that life as well as the… Read More
The Volkswagen Tiguan is practical and predictable.
Model Overview | Review (Highlights) | Specifications | Key Attributes
Volkswagen rolled out the current-generation Tiguan in 2018. This y… Read More
Trucks play an important role in the human ecosystem. They daily traverse long distances on roads to transport vital supplies needed by individuals, industries, and entire cities. They have… Read More
Farm pets are animals kept and raised on farms for agricultural purposes. Farm pets usually live on farms; however, some of them are in zoos. Some farm animals are treated as pets, like pigs… Read More
In this article, we’ll share the top things to do in Derry, both within the city and within the surrounding county of Derry/Londonderry.
Derry City is located in Northern Irel… Read More
According to a recent analysis by S&P Global Mobility, the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States has reached a new record of 12.5 years, up by over three months from… Read More
An empty rake of an Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) derailed at Ambarnath railway station in Mumbai on Sunday, with no casualties reported. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railw… Read More