I have been reticent to blog about the earthquake. When so many people are adding their two cents, I think people who are directly effected have a stronger ability to move others than someone like myself, who is more removed, and has the luxury of being riled up and distracted by idiots like Pat Robertson, or this asinine article by David Brooks (since when is Brooks an expert on Haitian culture and the ripple effects of voodoo?). I've prayed and I've given what money I could.   That being said, Edwidge Danticat,… Read More

  In 2015 Microsoft will launch a new website called PeopleWatch.com. At People Watch, you can do exactly that - watch people. People Watch, allows people  to watch people from the comfort of their own home, for free. Want to know the last time Denzel Washington had a bowel movement? You can log on to to People Watch (dot) com. Curious about how long it takes Beyonce to brush her teeth in the morning? People Watch will have an app for that. Ever wonder how many times Rush Limbaugh uses… Read More

They say things that make us angry can serve as a catalyst for change. Last week, one of Dallas' gems inspired me to kick this blog back into gear**.  I got very angry at the 2:35 mark of this video (watch from the beginning because the first two minutes or so are absolutely beautiful).