pop culture
Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
Mr. M. K. Williams
I had not known much about the man behind the long scar across his face. All that was known was the fact he acted exceptionally well on the latest T.V. series. The first time I was made familiar with Mr. Williams was on The Wire. His performance immediately gathered my attention. Instantly I had become a fan of Michael K. Williams. His portrayal of his character was gripping and real. I'd bet the Producers saw the effect he had on the audience and instantly saw gold. I'd bet his mere presence was electrifying. You probably couldn't look the man in his eyes without being drug to wherever he demanded. I never got a chance to fully study the man I admired from a distance. As fate would have it, life remains too short! How could someone who possesses such a needed voice, be snatched away so suddenly? The unexpected loss of genuine artistry cuts deep. Now I must search through the list of movies starring Mr. Williams, or find the interviews or commentaries that were graced by his beautiful soul. The last thing by this humanitarian that I was able to find, was the documentary BLACK MARKET. A Subject so many prominent figures don't speak on, or do not relate, consider or understand. Black Market dives into the underworld of the popularity of drug use in today's social environments. I commend Michael on his courage to attack this problematic, misunderstood topic.
By D.C.@UN-BrokenGRAMMAR5 years ago in Humans
SIMPLY NOT SIMONE
To triumph, to overcome impossibilities are a few things admired in such loveliness. Not only physical beauty but inner confidence and resilience are even more of an attraction. Unsettling for nothing less than greatness is something I see beyond the face of courage. I can only imagine how many times you've fallen and immediately gotten back up. The hr.'s upon hr.'s of dedication is I'm sure unmeasurable. Your many accomplishments only prepare for the next challenge. And your accolades continue to command recognition. The appreciation of this woman's value continues to soar, just as high as her performances.
By D.C.@UN-BrokenGRAMMAR5 years ago in Humans
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
If there is anything that 2021 has taught us it is the need for service. Our society has become a more service-oriented world than ever before. Today, we order food, and someone brings it. We order gifts online and a person drops it at our door. We pull up in the pickup line, and soon an overworked employee hauls our groceries to the car. Even as more and more workers have opted to work from home, we learn the value of meeting deadlines and serving up content. Those of us who work in these areas have had to swallow a lot of pride, reminding ourselves each day that even simple acts of service make the world go around.
By James McMechan5 years ago in Humans
I Wrote Sailor Moon Fanfiction
The first fanfiction that I ever wrote was for Sailor Moon. I was eleven and had been writing stories for three years — mostly horror (zombies, vampires, and slashers) and fantasy (dragons, magic, and elves). I started watching Sailor Moon on Cartoon Network after school. It had ended its original run by the time I discovered it, but I treated it like it was brand new. I told my friends about it in class, wrote down the names of all the sailor scouts, descriptions of their hair colors and powers, and dreamed up epic battles, storylines, and misadventures. My sisters and I argued about who was the best (Mercury for me, Mars and Jupiter for them) and whether or not Serena and Tuxedo Mask would end up together. We did not have any Sailor Moon dolls or figurines so we could not act out our original stories, which we did with other toys like beanie babies, Barbie, and action figures, and my appetite for the characters and their world grew untended.
By A. T. Steel5 years ago in Humans
Clothes Talk
William Shakespeare is my fashion idol. It's not because of his puffy pantaloons or saggy tights or frilly Elizabethan collars though I could make a solid argument for a pantaloon revival in the New Year. They're probably more comfortable than yoga pants. And one could discreetly carry snacks in the folds of fabric. Have you ever tried to do a downward dog with a full-sized candy bar stashed in the tiny pocket stitched into the waistband of most yoga pants? Don't.
By Vivian R McInerny5 years ago in Humans
8 Great Women-Only NFT Avatar Collections
You don't need to spend much time in the NFT space to realize how male-dominated it is. Because it's a new and nerdy technology with strong ties to the cryptocurrency field, it seems to be attracting a lot more men than women.
By Christian Jensen5 years ago in Humans
Where is My Vote?
WHERE IS MY VOTE? I wasn’t even allowed to vote, and I am very unhappy about it. I was never sent a mail-in ballot, nor was I ever instructed where there was an in-person polling place where I could go to cast a ballot. No, I’m not talking about any political election. I am talking about the election, or should I say “selection”, because no one I know was ever consulted or allowed a vote, of People Magazine’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive, Paul Rudd.
By Joan Gershman5 years ago in Humans
