Hip-Hop and the sustainability of youth?

KMT, a London-based hip-hop artist and DJ  is using his musical powers for good by running youth workshops in which he teaches on the subjects of lyric writing and the like, but also brings in more overarching issues such as racial cohesion and sustainable living. He says music is a messenger, a tool with which … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Christmas and Gift-Giving

As expressed in my last post, I dislike the gaudy, loud, expensive, stressful, commercial side of the festive season. As an 18 year old without a huge amount of money, I actually find the prospect of buying adequate presents for all my friends and family quite difficult. My wallet is showing signs of nervous stress … Continue reading →

Here’s something I wrote earlier…

It’s nearing that time of year. I’d like to share with you a column I wrote last year for my college newspaper about Christmas. It’s fairly cynical, but it paves the way for my more positive response this year. Enjoy! At the time of writing it’s twenty-three days until Christmas. Without a doubt the holiday … Continue reading →

Hello

Just a quick note to say that I have two posts to upload (about de-commercializing Christmas) but my internet is broken. I’ll be back when I’ve got it fixed. (: Continue reading →

Fireworks!

Remember, remember, the 5th of November! Today is Bonfire Night, an annual British festival stemming from when the pesky Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament in 1605. An excuse to party ever since, you can either burn a fake “Guy” on the fire and give thanks that King James I survived the civic attack, … Continue reading →

Joining the Transition

If you don’t know what the Transition Movement is, then go to either my post about it or the official website. There, now you know I can get started. You see I’m very busy doing nothing much at the moment. Even though I only have a part-time job, and that apart from that this blog … Continue reading →