Music Pick for June 2023 | Kell Bailey’s “Evidence” Robert M. Marovich
Kell Bailey’s Evidence is a collection of bracing P&W selections with traces of hymnody embedded in their DNA. Whether the tempo is fast or slow, the arrangements are buoyant, the singing…
Addressing Mental Fatigue and Exhaustion by Steve Wickham
I’d been caught out! Looking down at the grease-spattering effect on the lower front of my T-shirt having ventured “out” I realized to my annoyance that the barbeque I cooked…
Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Emancipation
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a vibrant and significant celebration in the United States. Commemorated on June 19th each year, Juneteenth holds deep historical roots…
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Powerful Memoir of Resilience and Triumph – May Book of the Month
Maya Angelou’s groundbreaking memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” is a compelling account of her tumultuous childhood and adolescence. Published in 1969, Angelou’s work has since become a…