Recent Entries
Final Thoughts on the Power of One
It was late one evening and I sat bundled up in my cozy room watching one of my favorite television shows, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. When the show... read more
At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers
We have all wanted some object really badly at some point in our lives. Whether is was a car, or a ring, or a pair of shoes you thought that having t... read more
The Chico Disorderly Events Ordinance
Chico recently passed the Chico Disorderly Events Ordinance. The ordinance, written by Captain, John Rucker, prohibits the gathering of large groups ... read more
Youssou N’dour and the Super Etoile De Dakar
The rhythmic pounding of drums, the soft melody of guitar, and powerful voice of Youssou N’Dour all filled the Laxson Auditorium at Chico State on T... read more
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
The 1979 comedy, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, is a British satire on religion. The film follows the life of Brian Cohen, a man who is born in a st... read more
The Last Temptation of Christ
The movie “The Last Temptation of Christ” is a cinematic interpretation of the controversial book with the same title, written by Nikos Kazantzaki... read more
Feasting on a Feast of All Feasts
My family gathered around the table for our annual Thanksgiving feast. Stacks of sliced turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes, pools of gravy, piles of s... read more
Power of the Prophet’s Hair
If you travel to Hawaii you’re not supposed to take volcanic rock home with you as a souvenir. It is bad luck. Hawaiians believe that the rocks ar... read more
Names, Identities, and Rebirth.
We are all given names at birth. Our name is an identity; a way for others to recognize us as the individuals that we are. As we get older we often ... read more
