Tag Archives: Culture writer
Oh My God! He’s Wearing a G-String?! Introducing My Parents to Prince
At the beginning of the eighties, a new force of nature entered my home at a party for my dad, his friends and his soon to be second wife. Prince Rogers Nelson was in my home dancing in thigh high boots, an open and freely flapping trench coat and yes, horror of horrors, a g-string.… Read More »
7 Reasons Prince will Always Rock and Rule
In the two months since his death, Prince has become more popular than ever. I have loved and admired this man and his talent for 30 years. While people worldwide mourn his passing and scramble to find a suitable replacement(impossible), my focus is on honoring the legacy of his music and the bravery and courage… Read More »
My Obsession with Stevie Wonder Will Never Go Away
When I spent way too much time dating assholes in the 90’s, I came across a great quote that changed who and why I dated. bell hooks spoke of making love while listening to the genius that is Stevie Wonder. I took this observation to heart like all things hooks and Wonder. As a kid,… Read More »