Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off This was submitted by Paul Bullen who started the English Language Discussion Group on Google. For those wish to join the group, you can easily join in through your Google account. Verse Things have come to a pretty pass Our romance is growing flat, For you like this and [...]
Friday #Followeb Louis Armstrong – Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
by Hanifa K. Cook on December 18, 2009 in Music
Dedicated to the late Mr Michael Jackson
by Annie Cook on July 8, 2009 in English, Language, Music
When news of Michael Jackson’s death was broadcast, I could not believe what I heard. I know that name, Michael Jackson. He is the black guy whose records my brother had brought home when we are teenagers. At that time, our parents were confused and concerned over this newfound obsession with western music, song and dance. We were teenagers, my siblings and I; we understood the message in the music like Bad, Thriller and Heal The World. What I thought we were most connected to was neither his dancing nor singing; it was his music videos and concert performances.
Michael Jackson – Childhood, Genius
by Hanifa on June 27, 2009 in Music
The story of Michael Jackson’s (his Muslim name is “Mikaeel”) childhood touches me most. I published news of his auction in Feb 2009. Then I wrote: “We all know how childhood will affect the way we carry ourselves during adulthood, but none more dramatic than this man’s stories. There is no other kid who has [...]
World Voice Day 2009
by Hanifa K. Cook on April 16, 2009 in Event, Learning Skills
I want to talk about our special gift, the voice because today, April 16 is World Voice Day. Celine Dion has a voice doctor; David Beckham’s legs have his legs insured. Other people who do not own their bodies have vested interests in protecting and maintaining THEIR physical health conditions for professional reasons. Professional singers, [...]
A Little Help From A Friend
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 16, 2009 in Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Personal Blog
People who love children are usually intrigued by the new tricks that kids can do as they grow. At what age does the child learn to sit, walk, laugh or grip on an object? For me, there is nothing more fascinating and magical than the child who learns to speak before he goes to school.And [...]
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