What Is The Point

  Writing is considered to be a powerful form of communication. It is supposed to be informative, descriptive, invoke emotions, and enrich the lives of those who read.  Yet, this powerful tool is often suppressed.  Now writers have to take permission in order to write anything that many people could possibly find offensive. It is no longer about hiring a good editor to check for grammatical mistakes or developmental issues. It is about getting the PR involved to make certain that the writing will be approved by the masses.  The writing, be it in a novel, or essay, or a social media post, all of it needs to be approved before it is made available to readers. There is a lot to get offended about after all.  For example, why does the novel only have a particular race of characters? Why are they not more inclusive when it comes to race, age, and orientation? Why did the writer insert their political views into fiction? It doesn’t matter that the political views are...

"I'm done hiding, now I'm shining, like I'm born to be...." The song Golden from Kpop Demon Hunters has received 3 Grammy nominations! It's not much of a surprise, considering the single has spent several weeks on the top of the charts since its release in July 2025. KPop Demon Hunters is the not-so-surprise hit of this year, well-received by critics and audience of all ages.  Its story and soundtrack resonated with the audience, making it one of the top movies of Netflix for several weeks. In fact, it is still in the Top 10 list on Netflix, making it the most watched movie of all time. The movie boasts of a clever and peppy soundtrack, easily integrating into the movie without breaking the pace.  Admittedly, Golden was not my favorite song from the movie. I liked the musical arrangement and beats of Your Idol. It can be very much labeled as a horror song based on the ominous lyrics and the video. It took me some time to relate to Golden, but by th...