June 10, 2010 It’s ironic. As schools let out for summer and kids in the US fist-pump with glee that they’re OUT, there are young girls in Africa doing the same thing when they find out they’ve … [Read more...]
Deconstructing Gaga: Through the Lens of 100 Youth
March 29, 2010 by 7 Comments
Mar. 29, 2010 Whether you’re Gaga for Gaga or your emotions run toward dropping the last letter (ahem, cough) there’s no doubt her one billion online video views ascending her from bland to brand have … [Read more...]
Grammy Glitz and Gimmicks Galore: Did Kids Watch? Did You?
February 1, 2010 by 4 Comments
Feb.1, 2010 Promise I’ll leave the 52nd Annual Grammy music deconstruction to the review pros, but just wanted to comment on the media and gadgetry of 21st century events in new media style. Where … [Read more...]
Why 350.org? Fun Edu/Eco Activism Today For Int’l Climate Chg!
October 24, 2009 by 11 Comments
Oct. 24, 2009 Kids love "dress up" and DOING things, so today’s the day to blend the two into global fun to seed ‘one world’ thinking with 350.0rg early on, joining 181 countries for the most … [Read more...]
“I’m Not A Prude, But…”
October 23, 2009 by 26 Comments
Oct. 23, 2009 How many times have you heard that preface to a conversation about pop culture lately? Tweens? Teens? Okay, I promised NOT to do a Halloween Horrors bit on girls' costumes and tramp … [Read more...]
Bridging Generational Divides Through Music & Media
September 28, 2009 by 4 Comments
Sept. 28, 2009 This past weekend I hosted “team bonding” for the JV girls’ volleyball crew coming together from a wide array of schools, cultures, and socioeconomics to learn to trust, play and unite … [Read more...]
