Category Archives for Cultural
What if Nature Disappeared?
Here is a poem that I wrote for my 8th grade Language Arts class in, I think, 1997. It was mailed to me by my 8th grade teacher who just recently retired. You can see that some of my rhymes … Continue reading
A Phone Call From Nicaragua
I just received an incredible phone call this evening. The caller id on my cell phone said “Unknown.” This usually means that someone on Skype is calling me… So I answered, expecting a friend. Instead, I hear: “Hello, Scott? Scott? … Continue reading
100 Years by Five for Fighting in Spanish
I really liked this song so had a friend translate the lyrics to 100 Years (a Five for Fighting song) into Spanish. Enjoy! 100 años (five for fighting) Por un momento tengo 15 años Estoy atrapado entre los 10 y … Continue reading
Mifflin Street Block Party
I had never gone to the Mifflin Street Block Party because it had always conflicted with designated exam study days. This year, however, it was scheduled for the same day as the Crazylegs Classic. So our apartment decided to check … Continue reading
Jesus Christ Superstar
I went to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Overture Center in Madison, WI this evening. It was very, very good. The music was excellent and the production was very powerful. If you haven’t yet seen it, try and get a … Continue reading
A Day In Life – Rock / Alternative / Emo Band playing in the Madison, WI area
Check out their website here: http://dayinliferock.com/And you can listen to and download three of their songs here: http://www.purevolume.com/ADayInLife It’s kind of an interesting story. I was checking the aim profile of a girl from zoology discussion and I came across … Continue reading
Merhan Karimi Nasseri has the Longest Layover ever
Merhan Karimi Nasseri at Charles de Gaulle airport, France, since 1988The Longest Layover ever! Not an urban legend! Also known as “Sir Alfred,” Nasseri has been stranded for 15 years at the Charles de Gaulle airport in France. Back in … Continue reading