Why I Don’t Believe in Perfection

My math teacher in middle school said if you can draw a perfect circle free-handed, you might be a little crazy. That’s when he busted out the compass and showed us this nifty… Continue reading →

10 Most Uplifting Songs of 2013

Recently, I came across this amazing video chronicling the top hit songs of 2013 (you have to watch it): It got me thinking about the songs that came out this year and all the memories… Continue reading →

Songs That Totally Sound Like Other Songs

This past weekend my friend came over and was telling me how the song Blurred Lines was totally stolen from this Marvin Gaye song from the 1970’s. I was skeptical at first but… Continue reading →

19 Reasons I am a 90’s Chick (and I Don’t Care)

While this song was stuck in my head, I started musing about the 90’s. It was a time of baggy pants, bubble-gum pop, and reality TV. From crop tops to dungarees, I wore… Continue reading →

The Best Opening Lines of Songs

When I was a kid, my favorite part of getting a new cassette (yes, I’m that old) was opening up the case an revealing the good stuff: the lyrics. I would pull out… Continue reading →

10 Uplifting Songs To Brighten Your Mood

Sometimes a beautiful tune drifting through the air is exactly what you need to change your mood. Today was a rainy, dreary day and I found myself in a little bit of a… Continue reading →

Goodbye East End, Hello Sublime

So last night was the last night for the East End Cafe, a hole in the wall bar in downtown Newark. And yes the bar was a hole in the wall, a little… Continue reading →