[DISCLAIMER] A little over a decade ago, nitape’skw (nee-dub-besk) and I discussed lyricist Oddisee’s album The Good Fight (2015)—one of my all-time favorite hip hop albums. For instance, my beloved friend and I conversed about our opposing views regarding the track “Belong to the World”. Nitape’skw was a proud member of the Penobscot Nation, thus a Native American (also called American Indian), a United States (U.S.) citizen, and a Mainer (a native resident of Maine). As

[ DISCLAIMER ] When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Holly Loo , I heard her spin the track “ Can You Feel It? ” (2024) by Chymamusique and Floyd D. , featuring vocals by Wanda Baloyi . Lyrics state in part: Can you feel it? I never thought I’d feel this way About somebody else who is not me All these feels that you’ve given me Are so brand new Oh, they’re new to me Could this be love? Could this be true? Could this be real between me and you?

[ DISCLAIMER ] Given the available electronic dance music (EDM) genres, I have an affinity for French house . For instance, during the...

[DISCLAIMER] When undergoing certification to become a personality disorder treatment provider, I was taught of the S.E.T. technique that...

[ DISCLAIMER ] *After having received an image takedown notice regarding the picture previously used on this blog entry, this blogpost has been modified to demonstrate good faith compliance with same on October 16, 2025. Take a look at the above-indicated photo that depicts Gaza in the aftermath of a bombing campaign by Israel. What comes to mind as you view the image? I’m not one who subscribes to the idea of people truly being able to empathize with other people, because I