Silent Cacophony is the perfect name for this blog. It captures the magic of writing in a way that no other phrase can. Words speak volumes even though they make no noise at all. If my writing speaks to you, please contact me. I’d love to hear from you.
Jeff Tweedy, of the band Wilco, has this advice for people who want to write songs. I think it can apply to any creative endeavor and would even work to help motivate our students. Be Okay With Bad “It’s going…
The Perfect Day Formula How to Own the Day and Control Your Life by Craig Ballantyne “The Perfect Day formula requires you to think differently and let go of your old ways. The average approach to life is not working for…
A.D. Carson is an emcee and educator. He rapped his doctoral dissertation, released a peer-reviewed rap album published by a university press, and he teaches hip-hop at the University of Virginia. His body of work not only demonstrates just how…
NYC Stylz is London, Ontario’s longest running urban clothing store and has been in business since 2001. They sell authentic, brand name clothing and accesories. They just started their own clothing line, Empresario, and are designing some amazing gear. I…
This was billed as the first ever Metaphor Awards. Mastemind spun an hour of tunes and asked listeners to call in and vote for their favourite metaphor song in hip-hop. What’s your pick from this list? Cella Dwellas – Advance…
A month ago, I had the pleasure of DJing and co-hosting a special concert with Tyler Stewart called Musicians for Mental Health. It is a show that happens every year during Forest City London Music Awards week to help end…
I found myself in Chatham and thought I’d explore a new trail and get a run in. I asked someone for a suggestion of where I could go and they suggested Mud Creek. The paved trail loops around a creek…
The Ghost in the House by Sara O’Leary Fay thinks there is a ghost in her house and she can’t quit figure out why everything seems little off. The furniture she loved has been replaced and the walls have been…
Hip-Hop has lost another icon. Rest in Peace, Biz Markie. You made us laugh, kept the beat going with your mouth, rhymed alongside some of the best to ever do it, all the while with a smile on your face…
Mastermind started off this edition of the show by spinning half an hour of R&B and then followed that up with some great hip-hop tunes. This is Tape 77 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam, episodes. I share a…
