Recent Entries
Frames of Life in the Floating World
Some people have been born into a framed existence where they have an understanding of their culture and who they are. Others... read more
Clash of Humanity
Throughout the centuries different cultures have emerged and evolved around different groups of people. Interactions between ... read more
The English language and its Affect on Culture
Ever since the time of colonialism, the romance languages of European descent have become some of the most dominant languages... read more
Disruption and the Loss of Harmony
Everybody faces periods of disruptions and unbalance during their lifetime. Nothing ever goes exactly how we plan it to and there always seems to be ... read more
Globalization
Globalization seems to be the big buzz word these days. This has come about largely due to new technolgies, such as the inter... read more
Courtroom of Demand
Money has been called "the root of all evil", and in Western Civilization money is the foundation to our very way of life. Ou... read more
The Sikh Experience
Before I read Bharati Mukherjee's "Jasmine", I had never heard of Sikhism before. Now, after seeing CSU Chico's presentation ... read more
Tobin Roye: Brazilian Daze, Spanish Knights
You don't even need to be a classical guitar fan to have enjoyed Tobin Roye's performance of Brazilian and Spanish guitar pie... read more
Rushdie and Satire
There is a fine line between appropriate satire, and satire which can offend. For example, after watching a couple of mo... read more
What it means to be American
Everyone has their own idea and ideals about what it is to be American. Whether it is to conform on a more national level or ... read more