Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
I've already admitted that I'm a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, but I'm finally able to get into the Christmas Spirit now that Thanksgiving is over. Although Christmas isn't my favorite holiday, I actually really like Christmas songs...well...most of them. Here's a list of the worst Christmas songs ever: 10. Angels We… Continue reading The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER
Reminiscing I listened to the Early Jazz Station on Pandora last night. It brought up lots of good feels and memories. When I was in high school, particularly in my freshman year, I was obsessed with jazz music. I was the drummer in my school's jazz band, and for some odd reason that compelled me… Continue reading Reminiscing
What Bill Cosby is teaching us about sexual assault, victim blaming, and sexual politics When I saw the headlines about Bill Cosby being accused of sexual assault, I was one of maybe 20 people in the US who weren't totally shocked. It's not that I have anything against Cosby or have any reason to suspect… Continue reading What Bill Cosby is teaching us about sexual assault, victim blaming, and sexual politics
I think I may be Scrooge I have a confession to make: Christmas is probably my least favorite holiday. No...it IS my least favorite holiday*. I know that it sounds strange. There are things about the Christmas season that I like. I enjoy spending time with my family. The Husband and I have some Christmas… Continue reading I think I may be Scrooge
We need to keep Christmas in December It seems like every year the socially acceptable time to start celebrating Christmas gets earlier. In my childhood, there was no talk of Christmas until Thanksgiving had already happened. Now it feels like Santa is standing next to a Jack o lantern at most stores. Back in the… Continue reading We need to keep Christmas in December
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and people on the internet are doing way too much (as usual) I feel the need to start this post by saying that I know many breast cancer survivors and I value legitimate efforts to raise money for breast cancer research and to educate people about such an awful disease.… Continue reading It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and people on the internet are doing way too much (as usual)
Phrases that should die: Bestie We're starting a new feature here at The Armchair Commentary: Phrases that should die. I need to be really honest. As much as I love slang and as much fun that I have learning/saying new phrases, there are some words and phrases that get on my nerves. Saying that they 'get… Continue reading Phrases that should die: Bestie
Fall is basically the code word for Pumpkin Everything Season. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin coffee creamer, and pumpkin tea are just a few staples of the season. Soon, we will be seeing lots of heavily filtered Instagram pictures of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. People will be buying pumpkin scented candles. There will be Pinterest boards… Continue reading Why you’re wasting your time on Pumpkin Everything Season
Review: The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story (which I'd been eagerly anticipating for about a month) premiered last night on the Lifetime Network. I think pretty much any kid who grew up in the 90s knows about this show and has seen at least some of the episodes. The… Continue reading Review: The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story
When cultural insensitivity goes horribly wrong Zara, a Spanish clothing retailer with more than 2,000 stores worldwide, apologized recently for selling a shirt that bears a close resemblance to clothes worn by Jews in Concentration camps. The clothing retailer committed a huge faux pas when it allowed the shirt (which was labeled as a… Continue reading When cultural insensitivity goes horribly wrong
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