Artist of the Month: Verses the Octopus

Written by SansSensibility Artist of the Month VERSUS THE OCTOPUS Verses the Octopus is an indie electronic rock band, started back in 2010 by Robirt Soto. This project has been the perfect outlet for Rob Soto (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Peter Cruz (Guitar, Synth) and Robyn Soto (Back-up Vocals, Synth/Drum machine). “The unique tastes, talents, and … Read moreArtist of the Month: Verses the Octopus

Summer Movie List 2016

Written By SansSensibility One of the best things about summer is the over-the-top, mega-blockbusters that we’ve been waiting since Christmas to see.  The following is a line-up of the movies I’ve been waiting for with trailer links where you can also purchase tickets (through Fandango.com) because a) you know I’m right, and b) you know I … Read moreSummer Movie List 2016

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Lexiquette

Written by SansSensibility Founded in 2013, LEXIQUETTE is the brainchild of Alexia Bréard-Anderson; Argentinean-Canadian cultural student and creative entrepreneur.  Based in Toronto, the prime vision of Lexiquette is to unveil a unique perspective of the creative generation we live in; aspiring to inspire and connect emerging minds to discover, create and integrate art and community. “I see … Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: Lexiquette

TRAVEL ARIZONA: OF CANYONS AND CACTI – TOP 5 MUST VISIT SPOTS

There is little doubt as to why the Grand Canyon is a national treasure.  It’s a majestic, awe inspiring desert jewel.  While many who come to Arizona do so specifically to see this amazing view, there are also many exciting places to go see and things to do. Desert Botanical Gardens – Aims at education, … Read moreTRAVEL ARIZONA: OF CANYONS AND CACTI – TOP 5 MUST VISIT SPOTS

THE BLURRY TRUTH OF PARTY LINES

I had an interesting conversation this week with one of my Republican Facebook friends.  He gleefully posted this meme on my page and considered me foolish for supporting the Democratic Party claiming they are anything but progressive. What I pointed out is that he fails to understand how things can change over time.  What once … Read moreTHE BLURRY TRUTH OF PARTY LINES

BREAKING NEWS: TERRORISTS WIN!

After watching the most recent Republican debate one thing became chillingly clear to me – the terrorists that struck America on September 11th, 2001 have now officially won. I held out hope even when our cultural response was bigoted anger and hatred toward anyone different from us. I understood that in frustration people can become … Read moreBREAKING NEWS: TERRORISTS WIN!

Artist of The Month LUX LISBON

Lux Lisbon are a English 4-piece who do harmony laden indiepoprock songs made with tag-team-boy-girl vocals, under the influence of Dog is Dead, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Bloc Party, Simon and Garfunkel, Billy Bragg, Florence and Manics lyrics. In 2016, they will play their biggest show to date, self-promoting at Scala in London on April … Read moreArtist of The Month LUX LISBON

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OR GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?

No less then seventeen states have introduced legislation this year regarding the creation of, or alteration to, a state religious freedom law. Currently, 21 states have Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (RFRAs). Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas currently have a RFRA, but have introduced legislation this year to amend or supplement their law. Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, … Read moreRELIGIOUS LIBERTY OR GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?

THE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Watching the news or reading any article remotely about the economy and I’m sure you’ll hear about the 1%.  What does that actually mean though?  Yeah, ok it means the really rich guys, right?  Ok, ok, the super-duper, ultra-mega rich guys!  Even still, what does that mean for most Americans? There’s an excellent YouTube video … Read moreTHE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Analyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

A video recently surfaced of Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul discussing healthcare.  Paul attempts to make the argument that his idea of universal healthcare amounts to slavery for doctors. Rand Paul recently did a bit of his patented grandstanding by challenging Bernie Sanders to a debate that Rand knows he would lose handily, and that … Read moreAnalyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

Donald Trump: Kardashianizing the Presidential Race

Dear Republican Party Leaders, Instead of gloating on social media about how badly Hilary Clinton just lost New Hampshire, get down off your high horse right now, forget about Bernie and Hillary, push the panic button and start asking yourselves how Trump – who is neither a conservative nor a Republican but who is a … Read moreDonald Trump: Kardashianizing the Presidential Race

Philosophical Musings on the Randomness of Life

“…if we are random collections of atoms impersonally coughed up by nature, as the atheist believes, do we have any rational basis for believing in intrinsic worth, dignity, and equality of all persons?” As an atheist (agnostic leaning closely toward atheism), I believe in evolution. Although Darwin gets all the credit, to be fair, Alfred … Read morePhilosophical Musings on the Randomness of Life