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So I've been sedentary since I returned to the Bay Area. Great things have happened (Austin, Pittsburgh, SF), but in my blood is still this restless agony that requires constant inattention. (I have to ignore it, but it's always there.)
My buddy Mike (who made his appearance in Chapter 1) finally said "fuck it" and inquired about Death Valley (for the 90th time). He and I are similar in a hell of a lot of ways, but whereas I cut the padlock to the parachute vault, pass out life preservers and then jump when I see smoke in the plane, he handcuffs himself to the flight controls and takes his chances with crash landings in order to save a plane that's not his (filled with people who, if they survive, will blame him for the whole incident). On the rare occasion he does try to bail his parachute either gets burned in the exhaust or sucked into into the engine (usually in the form of an ex-wife who is so discontent with receiving near-five-figure checks every month (and a six figure one here and there), she recently attempted to go after half his frequent flier miles (not kidding)). You can't make this shit up.
I wasn't letting him off the hook, though. Death Valley is perhaps the greatest escape from the civilized world I know of. Exactly what he (and I, to a lesser extent) needed.
Most think of the desert as just a boring expanse of nothingness filled with peril. That's true. But there can be so much more. Case in point: after leaving the Bay Area around 9pm and sleeping in Red Rock Canyon (2am), we woke up to this:
It's right out of Raising Arizona. And yes, there were two people sleeping in there. (We woke 'em up and they weren't pleased).
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Stephen Kellogg's 'Blunderstone Rookery' Arriving June 18; Stream "Thanksgiving"/
New England singer and songwriter Stephen Kellogg will release his third solo album Blunderstone Rookery on June 11 via Elm City Music. Kellogg's new project is his first collection of songs since his band The Sixers went on indefinite hiatus in the fall of 2012. Stream lead track "Thanksgiving" below.
From the Press Release: "The title comes from the boyhood home of my favorite character in my favorite book, David Copperfield," says singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg of his new album Blunderstone Rookery. Like the Charles Dickens' novel, Kellogg's album is a largely autobiographical collection of serials, seen through the eyes of a very observant protagonist.
"In November of 2012, my band of the last ten years decided to take a hiatus," he explains. "We performed our final show at Webster Hall in New York City for three hours and said goodbye for now. 2012 also took with it my mother-in-law and my grandmother, Most of this happened in late Spring, when my house was under renovation. The foundation was still there, but the house was literally ripped apart. Some metaphor, huh? The musical result of this tumultuous period is Blunderstone Rookery."
The album kicks off with the acoustic lilt of "Lost and Found" about the eternal search for identity, and traipses to the lo-fi tonk of "The Brain Is A Beautiful Thing", to the tender piano ballad "I Don't Want To Die On The Road", to the warm melody of the first single "Crosses". The first-released track "Thanksgiving", is a contemplative song that USA TODAY calls "an American coming-of-age tale [that], over the course of 10 minutes, transforms into something grander, sadder and more redemptive."
Prior to the release of the album, Kellogg will kick off a national solo acoustic tour in listening rooms across the USA, starting in Northampton, MA on April 25 and moving right into the release of the record in June.
Produced by Kellogg and and his longtime musical collaborator Kit Karlson, Blunderstone Rookery was mixed by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Monsters of Folk) and mastered by Bob Ludwig. It was recorded in his current hometown of Bridgeport, CT, because, as he says, "after making the last few in Los Angeles and New York, I really wanted to work on home turf." Continuing on the very personal tone of the record, he recruited a number of his friends including Travis McNabb and Annie Clements of Sugarland, Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, Jerry DePizzo from OAR.
"I loved working on Blunderstone Rookery more than I've ever album I've ever made and it's my ninth studio effort," he says proudly. "It was a fresh process – one that began with the exciting notion, 'what if I say exactly what I want to say' and ended with me handing my father a vinyl copy to add to his record collection." Blunderstone Rookery began with and ends with family, not unlike David Copperfield.


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South Africa's house music mix-master, Euphonik is set to perform at Horizon Bar in Bulawayo early March.
Euphonik, aka Themba Nkosi, normally showcases his great mixing skills on Sunday evenings on an 5 FM programme called My House. He has an outstanding flare for mixing that has seen him amassing popularity in house music circles.The show is organised by Booka T Promotions in collaboration with Hella Hella Entertainment and Promotions.
Booka T spokesperson, Andrew "D-Rock" Khanye said Euphonik will stage his only show in Zimbabwe before he goes to Miami, USA where he has shows lined up for the whole month.
"Through this show (dubbed House Music Legends Part-One), we want to liven up the entertainment scene in Bulawayo. We want to do shows that bring popular artists in the region and internationally in the city."
Khanye said Euphonik of the Domination and Seng'khathele fame will only play for two hours.
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Khanye said the show would be one of a series of shows that will be held at Horizon this year.
"There are a number of house music legends that will be brought to Bulawayo until the end of the year. We are looking at not less than 10 shows that will be spread throughout the year," he said.
The show is sponsored by Blackberry, Diesel and Ferrari South Africa and will be supported by D-Rock, Markvusani and Emity Smooth.
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If easy and cost-effective sauces comprised its own republic south of the border, chimichurri would be El Presidente. It's one no-nonsense, robust, and perfectfully savory herb coulis. You just pop the ingredients into a food processor, and you end up with an earthy sauce with a little sweet heat that hits toward the end. This sauce complements truly compliments red meat, bringing out its umami like no other food pairing I've experienced. {Be warned it may also bring out any carnivorous instincts. One Internet Cooking Boyfriend may or may not have gnawed on one or two chimichurri-dressed T-bones earlier.}
That being said, chimichurri is quite delightful with grilled chicken or fish, although I might add a touch more salt in that instance. This recipe creates the perfect amount of chimichurri for two people, but can easily be doubled or tripled for a large group of people. And, if you are invited to bring something to any cook-outs this summer, this will definitely be a way to please the masses.
2 c. Flat leaf parsley
4 Cloves garlic, minced
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Pop into a food processor - and pulse until smooth! Feel free to add more salt to your taste, then drizzle over your favorite cut of beef (or pork, or chicken, or fish.
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I wanted to thank you for all of the recs in Buenos Aires! We LOVED La Cabrera and the food there was amazing in general. You can find my synopsis @ www.young.hungry.com :)ReplyDelete
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So glad you were able to try it! ICB and I were talking about how we would go back to Argentina in a heart beat just for the food alone. Can't wait to read about your trip!ReplyDelete
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The saints are triumphant
The saints are triumphant
Saints Triumphant and Christ the King Sundays—the last two Sundays of the church year—remind us of who we are and who cares for us.
Saints Triumphant and Christ the King mark the last two Sundays of the church calendar. It seems to me the older one gets the more meaningful the message of both Sundays becomes. These Sundays remind us of who we are and who cares for us.
You are a triumphant saint
You're such a saint. Yes, you. Though I doubt churches will be named after you personally, you are a saint. You wear the robe "made . . . white in the blood of the Lamb" (Revelation 7:14). Through faith in Christ and his redemptive work, you possess the righteousness of Christ, which gives you the status of saint.
How often do you feel like a triumphant saint? Young parents feel triumphant when their little one takes a first step. Students feel triumphant when they get a good grade on a test. Homeowners feel triumphant when they conquer the leaky faucet or clogged drain. We all experience our little triumphal moments.
But then there exists the opposite emotions. Do you ever feel downtrodden? Weak? Unsuccessful? Defeated? Of course you do. The sin around us and the sin in us won't allow for much triumph and glory on earth. Because of the sin surrounding us and the sin dwelling in us, without a doubt, there will be suffering and sorrow. As strange as it may sound, this is actually good for us and God's intention for us. Why on earth would we strive and pine for eternal glory if we already had it?
There is only one holy Christian Church. It consists of all the believers in heaven—the saints triumphant. And it consists of all the believers on earth—the militant saints, those still fighting the battles of faith—you. Yet you are confident in the Triumphant One. His victory is yours.
Christ is the king
"Give us a king to lead us" (1 Samuel 8:6). Such was Israel's plea. They were under the illusion that if they only had the right man in the right role, then all the right things would happen. They would be triumphant. The glory years would arrive at last. But alas, as God forewarned and biblical history proved, the Israelites were wrong.
The presidential elections become history. Did your candidate win? Whenever you cast your vote, you hope the one you support will enhance the economy, health care, social security, defense, education, and everything else, and in doing so will make the United States a better place.
We know, however, that officials—whether they are presidents, prime ministers, kings, or czars—cannot bring eternal glory to their country or their people. They might establish beneficial policies, score diplomatic victories, or win impressive military triumphs, but they cannot triumph over the true enemies: sin, death, and the devil.
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Former presidential nominee Mitt Romney came back to Iowa Friday to convince some old friends to vote for Joni Ernst, one of five Republicans running for U.S. Senate.
In a place like this, there are a few folks who know me pretty well, Romney said after a 40-minute appearance with Ernst Friday morning in Cedar Rapids.
This part of the state was particularly supportive of me in my primary campaigns and I have warm feelings not just for the river, but for the people.
Romney, who finished second in Iowa's 2012 caucuses, worked the room in Veteran's Memorial Building, shaking hands and posing for pictures. He bent to hug a tiny lady with curly white hair. Ernst, petite, even in heels, couldn't be seen over the crowd of raised cell phone cameras, but Romney's tan face and white smile were familiar on his first trip back to Iowa since 2012.
Romney, who said he's not interested in running again for president, first endorsed Ernst in March.
The self-described mother, soldier and proven conservative from Red Oak has the best chance of claiming another Senate seat for Republicans, he said.
She's a real Iowan, he said. She didn't just sit home and needlepoint, don't you know. She was doing some real work, squealing work.
The audience of about 60 laughed at the reference to Ernst's popular commercial in which she talks about castrating hogs and promises to make em squeal in Washington, D.C.
Romney also mentioned Ernst's role as a lieutenant in the Iowa Army National Guard, where she led 149 soldiers into Iraq in 2003 and later commanded the largest battalion in the guard. Ernst has been a state senator since 2011.
Joni Ernst will shake things up in Washington, Romney said.
Bypassing comparisons with four other Republicans vying for the GOP nod, Ernst contrasted herself with U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, a Waterloo Democrat she would face in the general election if she wins Tuesday's Republican primary.
Bruce Braley voted for one of the largest tax increases in U.S. history, she said. I have pushed through and passed the largest tax decrease. It will save Iowans $4.4 billion over the next 10 years.
Ernst said she would like to replace the U.S. tax code, repeal the Affordable Care Act and bring some of Iowa's economic success to Washington, D.C. The message resonated with the crowd, several of whom were wearing Ernst's Let's Make Em Squeal! T-shirts.
I think she has a lot of enthusiasm. She generates a passion among the people, said Michele DeBlieck, 65, of Manchester. She believes in hard work and putting the people first and not the government.
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We have to do everything we can to get her across the finish line, Reynolds said of Ernst. We need to make sure she's successful on Tuesday.
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I am a woman, I am middle aged.
The eldest of five children, mother of one child, grandmother of two.
I spin yarn, crochet and knit. I have done some weaving. Cross stitch and sewing.
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And I am a writer.
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Benefit Powderazzi Set (CORALista, Dallas, Hoola) Review, Photos, Swatches
Benefit Powderazzi ($30.00 for 3 0.10 oz. powders) is part of Benefit's holiday offerings, and it features three shades of their popular powders: CORALista, Dallas, and Hoola.
This past summer, I reviewed and adored Benefit's CORALista powder, which is a soft, pinky-coral with subtle sheen. I loved it then, and I still love it now. It's particularly flattering on my warm-toned skin, and I've always been a big fan of wearing coral. I'm glad they chose to include it in their powder trio this year!
Also featured is Hoola, which is a matte medium dark cocoa brown meant to be used as a bronzer. I rarely wear bronzer, but when I do, I tend to gravitate towards very lightly shimmered or matte shades, like Hoola. Hoola also feels more like a neutral shade, so it's something that has more universal appeal.
The third shade in this trio is Dallas, which is a plummy color with kind of a dirty feel. It reminded me a bit of MAC's Marign blush, but more on the plum side. It's not as shimmery as CORALista, but it definitely has a sheen and shimmer to it. I think this is a great shade for the fall/winter, where darker cheeks always feel more appropriate (to me, at least).
The packaging is typical Benefit — cute print on cardboard packaging. I don't tote my makeup around very often, so I don't mind cardboard packaging. Others who often toss products into their bag may find the cardboard will take a beating, though it probably won't disintegrate or anything–it just won't look perfect.
As far as size goes, you get 0.3 oz. of product total in this kit, and each full-size Benefit powder goes for $28 for 0.4 oz. You're paying a little extra to be able to try three shades at once rather than picking up one huge-sized powder. This is a good opportunity to try three shades without having to purchase all three separately. If you find you love any of the three enough that you actually finish it, the full-size is available to you.
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BMU Wednesday Ride 4/8/2010 St Albans
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Everyone is welcome to join us for the ride
Meet: Blaxland McDonalds, GWH, BLAXLAND, NSW for a 9.00am Start
Ride Leader: Eric B
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4th August 2010
St Albans, NSW
Wednesday, the 28th of July we did not ride due to weather conditions.
The weather conditions for to day were 8-18°C. I left home at 8.00am and headed up to Blaxland, I was glad I had worn my thermal underwear and even though things are still really difficult to find, shrunk away in the thermals it was a little bit on the chilly side heading up Lapstone Hill.
Arriving at about 8.20am there were already a few riders waiting, I had spoken to Noel H the night before, he informed me that he would not be riding to-day because he had the flu, informing the riders of this on arrival, I then suggested that we could go to Wisemans Ferry for morning tea then go across the Webs Creek Ferry and out to St Albans for lunch, we would then come back to Webs Creek Ferry, cross back across the river then turn right along the river road where we would catch the Ferry at Portland, back across the river then head to the service station at Sackville for afternoon tea. Everyone was in agreement with this, I was immediately elected ride leader, we would normally go up to Springwood and head down the Hawkesbury Valley Road but due to a truck smash on Monday the road would be closed until further notice.
We left at 9.00am, down the Great Western Highway. Following was Les W, Peter M, Bob P, David E, John E, Alan M David C, John A and tail end charlie would be John McC. We rode along Castlereagh Road just before Agnes Banks Paul S passed us heading south. He had left McDonalds at Blaxland and gone up to Springwood to see if the road was open, he had gotten through to my surprise, then just after passing him there were signs of road closed till further notice, I turned right off Castlereagh Road at Richmond High School and through Richmond on to Windsor. When I got to Windsor I had lost four riders, we then turned left at McGraths Hill where I pulled to the left to wait for a few minutes for our lost riders to catch up, they did so we now had our full contingent of riders again.
We arrived at Wisemans at approximately 11.00am where we had our morning tea in the sun in one of the pentagonal shelters, after morning tea and the warming of the sun we headed up the hill at Wisemans. Opposite the Hotel where a couple of us stopped for fuel, just to be on the safe side as I now know my tank only holds 270km worth of riding, we then caught the Webs Creek Ferry across the river and wound our way up to St Albans. It is quite a good road but there were quite a number of branches that had been blown down onto the road, making it a cautious ride, arriving at St Albans at about midday we opted to sit at the tables outside the settlers arms for lunch, of course we all had our own lunch when the lady brought out the sandwich board out with the menu and prices I looked at the cost of each meal thinking I was glad I brought my own lunch.
After lunch we wound our way back down to Webs Creek Ferry. On the way back there is a sign that reads SLOW with a ROOSTER on it. I thought that it was quite humorous as I have never seen a slow down for rooster sign before, we also had to slow for a young heifer that was loose on the road, when you try to pass you do not know which way they are going to go. We would then catch the ferry back across the river turn right onto River Road winding our way up to Portland where we would catch another ferry back across the river, winding our way around the back roads to the service station at Sackville to have afternoon tea. On arriving at Sackville service station I found we are four riders short again, speaking to the other riders they all assured me that on the ferry they were all there, so we waited for some time for our lost riders to arrive, but alas nobody turned up. We said our goodbyes, then we would head back through Windsor were some of the riders would turn right, some to the left, some would go straight ahead.
Arriving home at about 4.00pm after having done about 265 kilometers for the day's ride. I made myself a coffee and then started to make some phone calls to find the lost four riders. I firstly spoke to Alan S who told me that when he got to Lower Portland the tail enders were a little bit slow because of the road conditions as it was a little bit on the slippery side, although my maximum speed that I did was no more than 60kph, Allen said that when he got to Lower Portland he thought we had turned left so they went up Portland Road and found their way home from there. John A and David C had crossed the river at Lower Portland on the ferry, realizing that the two riders behind them were not there they went back across the river to the left onto the River Road, followed it back down to wards Wisemans to see if one of them had a breakdown but they could not find them so they continued on a different way home. So I have now been sacked as a ride leader, or maybe the Old Fell was a little bit too fast on his Harley, but you must remember this, "THE OLDER I GET THE BETTER I WAS".
Everybody seemed to have had a good day, the weather conditions were perfect, your company was excellent, what more can I say. Anyhow stay well and ride safe
Regards Eric B
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|Table of Contents
|Vol. 69, No. 3, 2004
Issue release date: 2004
|Section title: Original Paper
Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Treatment of Active Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Controlled StudyJoos S.a · Brinkhaus B.a · Maluche C.a · Maupai N.a · Kohnen R.b · Kraehmer N.a · Hahn E.G.a · Schuppan D.a
aDepartment of Medicine I (Gastroenterology), Research Group for Alternative Medicine, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, and bInstitute for Medical Research Management and Biometrics, Nuremberg, Germany
Received: 9/3/2003
Accepted: 12/9/2003
Published online: 6/25/2004
Issue release date: 2004
Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 6
ISSN: 0012-2823 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9867 (Online)
For additional information: http://www.karger.com/DIG
Background: Acupuncture has traditionally been used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in China and is increasingly being applied in Western countries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of active Crohn's disease (CD). Methods: A prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial was carried out to analyze the change in the CD activity index (CDAI) after treatment as a main outcome measure, and the changes in quality of life and general well-being, serum markers of inflammation (α1-acid glycoprotein, C-reactive protein) as secondary outcome measures. 51 patients with mild to moderately active CD were treated in a single center for complementary medicine by three trained acupuncturists and randomly assigned to receive either traditional acupuncture (TCM group, n = 27) or control treatment at non-acupuncture points (control group, n = 24). Patients were treated in 10 sessions over a period of 4 weeks and followed up for 12 weeks. Results: In the TCM group the CDAI decreased from 250 ± 51 to 163 ± 56 points as compared with a mean decrease from 220 ± 42 to 181 ± 46 points in the control group (TCM vs. control group: p = 0.003). In both groups these changes were associated with improvements in general well-being and quality of life. With regard to general well-being, traditional acupuncture was superior to control treatment (p = 0.045). α1-acid glycoprotein concentration fell significantly only in the TCM group (p = 0.046). Conclusions: Apart from a marked placebo effect, traditional acupuncture offers an additional therapeutic benefit in patients with mild to moderately active CD.
© 2004 S. Karger AG, Basel
Received: September 3, 2003
Accepted: December 9, 2003
Published online: April 26, 2004
Number of Print Pages : 9
Number of Figures : 2, Number of Tables : 6, Number of References : 30
Digestion (International Journal of Gastroenterology)
Founded as Archiv für Verdauungskrankheiten, 1895; continued as Gastroenterologia, 1939-1967
Vol. 69, No. 3, Year 2004 (Cover Date: 2004)
Journal Editor: R. Arnold, Marburg
ISSN: 0012–2823 (print), 1421–9867 (Online)
For additional information: http://www.karger.com/journals/dig
Received: 9/3/2003
Accepted: 12/9/2003
Published online: 6/25/2004
Issue release date: 2004
Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 6
ISSN: 0012-2823 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9867 (Online)
For additional information: http://www.karger.com/DIG


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|calendar>>May 6. 2012 Juch 101
Japanese Society for Study of Kimilsungism and Kimjongilism Formed
| Pyongyang, May 6 (KCNA) -- The Japanese Society for Study of Kimilsungism and Kimjongilism was formed with due ceremony in Tokyo on May 3.
Attending it were personages from all walks of life and masses including Juche idea followers, personages of organizations for Japan-DPRK friendship and scholars. A vice-chairman of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan was present there.
Nam Sung U, vice-chairman of the Chongryon Central Standing Committee, and Kenichi Ogami, secretary general of the International Institute of the Juche Idea, made congratulatory speeches.
A congratulatory message sent by Dewi Sukarno, member of the International Kim Il Sung Prize Council, was read out at the meeting.
The speakers referred to the pleasure of being the first to form the society at a historic juncture when the advance of a new century of Juche started under the leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un after proudly reviewing the 100 year history of Juche recorded with victory and glory under the leadership of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
They vowed to intensify the positive activities for studying and disseminating the Juche idea for building a new society in Japan under the uplifted banner of Kimilsungism and Kimjongilism.
A declaration on forming the society was adopted and rules of the society were instituted at the meeting.
Kinhide Mushakoji was elected advisor to the society, Kikuo Tashiro chairman, Keizo Sumiya vice-chairwoman and Yoshiharu Okada general secretary.
A letter to Kim Jong Un was adopted at the meeting.
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For those of you that don't know, most of the writing I've done prior to this whole parenting thing has been about Hip-Hop. I've been a Hip-Hop head since I was six and can't live without it – flaws and all. As much as I love the music, it isn't perfect. There's the bling and the violence and the drugs and the objectifying of women. Growing up, older family members and friends would ask me: If you have a daughter, are you going to let her listen rappers call her a b*tch?
Well, here I am, a man that loves Hip-Hop with a young daughter. While I want to enjoy my music and share my love of it with her, I don't want her subjected to the admittedly negative aspects of the music. What follows is how I've approached the Hip-Hop issue with my daughter. We enjoy rap music together, but it takes care and attention to make it work responsibly.
Here are a few steps I make sure to take:
The first thing you need to do is make sure the music you play is devoid of foul language. This is a no-brainer. Even when a kid doesn't necessarily understand all of the lyrics in a rap song, she'll definitely notice and those words will stand out. Here's my trick: since it's 2012 and you probably don't buy many records anyway, just download the original version of an album like you would normally and grab the edited version from iTunes. Edited versions of albums are extremely hard to find if you're just an Internet bootlegger, but paying money for the ability to listen to the album while you're with the kid makes the purchase worth while. Beyond that, even the most irresponsible rap listener should be listening to music without explicit lyrics.
Did I really have to say that?
You also want to listen to your music beforehand. Don't judge a book by its color. While you may assume that someone like Mos Def or Talib Kweli will be safe music for your kid and someone like Wacka Flocks should always stay away from your child's ears, you still have to listen before it gets played in the car. You really have to study the lyrics and put yourself in your child's mind. Rap music is typically too quick for a kid in elementary school to pick up the lyrics or understand what's going on but certain words will stick out.
Just last week, my six-year-old daughter let out a loud "ewwww" when Nas referenced "panties." So for the most part, larger concepts are lost - she basically just catches the words that stand out. That means, while Mos Def may have a great overall message, you have to make sure you listen to every word he says on a micro level before approving it for family listening. That's why, oddly, the older the kid gets, the more closely you have to pay attention to the music as he or she will catch on to more nuances with each year.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, edited music puts a whole new spin on songs that you may have previously written off as detrimental to your child.
My kid loves Rick Ross.
Before you call social services and have me sent away, let me explain. She was initially drawn to his deep voice and – get this – biblical references. Look at the edited lyrics from one of her favorite songs "Holy Ghost,":
They say I'm getting money, must be Illuminate/ talking to the Holy Ghost, in my Bugatti/ They knockin' on the door don't let the devil in!"
As she gets older and understands the more complex street references, I'll have to curtail the Rick Ross, but my child finds inspiration and a biblical context to the song. How can I be mad at a kid screaming "they knockin' on the door don't let the devil in!" at the top of her lungs? In her mind, Rick Ross speaks with a deep, booming preacher's voice and inserts enough references to the Bible that she understands him as making positive music. Yes, I know this all sounds absolutely insane, but part of parenting is listening, so I listen to her take on the music as well as my own. Of course, as with any artist, I filter the music so she doesn't hear Ross' more explicit subject matter. One day I know I'll have to explain to her about his content and why it's not always good, but for now she's enjoying the music and inserting her own positive associations with it. Maybe your kid will notice certain references he makes and see Ross as someone that makes negative music (which, there's plenty of that to go around in his music, too) so he may not be good for that child. Each kid reacts to music differently and it's our job as parents to pay attention to their reactions and base what we play off of them.
Most important in all of this is the necessity of open dialogue. Last month, I spoke at a panel about the use of the word "b*tch" and its impact on women. Even though I knew the word would be said, I made sure my daughter was there to hear every word of it.
(Cute kid story alert: after the discussion was over, she stormed on stage and cornered the first rapper she saw, demanding that he explain to her why rappers use bad words. Have I mentioned how amazing this kid is?)
For me, the discussion was monumentally important as I want her to know how she should and shouldn't be treated. Afterwards we had a discussion about the word and what it means. Heavy stuff for a six-year-old? Maybe. But I want her to know early that she should demand respect.
Recently the three of us listened to Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools" – a song with a catchy hook about alcohol, that's actually a cautionary tale about excessive drinking on a night out – and had a discussion about "grown up juice" and why it can be bad for you even if you're of age.
When the forefathers of rap set a goal for the genre, they wanted to create music that could affect change and create dialogue. That's exactly what the music is doing for my family. But it takes work. As a parent, I have to be diligent in screening the music, listening for key phrases that will stick with her – good or bad – and be cognizant of where to draw discussion. The music has helped bring us together and created some great teaching moments for all of us. Yes, we're a Hip-Hop family. And we're better off for it.