I have been overwhelmed with music since I started writing music reviews for PopMatters.com. My inbox has been assaulted by more than a few publicists begging me to listen to their newest artists, hoping I might write a review for them. This has resulted in a lot of free music. …
Today is a special day. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season leading up to Easter called Lent. This is the beginning of a particularly special time for Christians who seek to understand the implications of their faith, “…for the life of the world.” This promises to be a …
Ah yes, Valentine’s Day. The day when the cynic inside rails against this holiday created for consumers:) Its association with St. Valentine (the name given to more than a few early Christian martyrs) is sketchy. Not much is know of the specific Christian martyr named Valentinus, but Chaucer is credited …