It’s Important to Always Remember

It’s Important to Always Remember

by MichelleMcHatton

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. And here we are.

It will always be a day I wish could be erased from the calendar.  Not only do the memories of this day live on in my mind every year, they are now being passed on to the next generation.

I was just thinking Wednesday night during the Patriots game that a good majority of the players on the team weren’t even born on September 11. The rest were children.

Thankfully my daughter was not alive to witness the attacks of September 11, 2001.  I feel for the children that were alive at that time and had to endure any television coverage they saw as well as the constant chatter of adults around them.

When my daughter was in the fourth grade, her reading curriculum included a book called “Eleven” about a boy who turns eleven on September 11, 2001.  She also read “I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001”.

Although I know the event is part of our history, it is unfortunate that our children must read about and learn what happened that day and the tragedies that occurred. It is unfortunate but it’s also important. It’s important to always remember. As painful as it will always be.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Change the Name

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Change the Name

by MichelleMcHatton

Re-posting this in honor of Dolly

With Dolly Parton’s recent humble rejection of her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, it occurred to me how many artists are part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but really wouldn’t be considered “rock and roll” artists. There are many.

After Parton announced her desire to be removed from the nomination list, the Hall responded by saying: “From its inception, rock and roll has had deep roots in rhythm & blues and country music. It is not defined by any one genre, rather a sound that moved youth culture. Dolly Parton’s music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed. Her nomination to be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame followed the same process as all other artists who have been considered.”

With that being said, and although may be true in some part, I, as well as many others, believe it’s time to change the name of this museum to the Music Hall of Fame. Because if rock and roll is not defined by any one genre, then why do you have artists from many different genres under one roof and call it the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”?

If you have a museum that has the likes of Leonard Cohen and Nirvana or Rush and Public Enemy or even ELO and Hank Williams, then it’s not just “rock and roll”. It’s music of all different kinds. (note: both Cohen and Rush are Canadian acts and are already part of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (emphasis on “music”) ).

For the record, Dolly’s name is still listed on the ballot and as of this writing she is shown as being in fourth place as of today. I voted for her. Not just because of her music, which is not rock and roll in style, but because she is a class act human being. And if they based their inductions solely on that, Dolly would’ve been selected long ago.

In a World Full of SHITHOLES…Be a DOLLY PARTON

In a World Full of SHITHOLES…Be a DOLLY PARTON

by MichelleMcHatton

One word truly describes who Dolly Parton was: GENUINE

In her remarkable career she did so much good for so many people, not just through her music but for her love for other human beings. She really cared. She genuinely cared about kids having books to read, about her employees, about making sure a Covid vaccine could happen, about the LGBTQ+ community, financial support across Tennessee and so much more. She was the real deal. And she never lost sight of where she had been and how she got to where she was.

May her memory last for many lifetimes to come.

Poison in Our Rivers…Oil on Sand…and Poop in Our Lettuce

Poison in Our Rivers…Oil on Sand…and Poop in Our Lettuce

by MichelleMcHatton

Thirty-four states, 1645 confirmed cases, 5100 suspected cases and 141 hospitalizations later and a recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has finally been issued.

It’s about fucking time.

Unfortunately, I don’t think recalling the lettuce will be the end of it. For one thing, the recall has been issued for 27 states. Yet the cyclospora outbreak was found in thirty-four states. Also, what about the onions, parsley, basil and other herbs that were initially mentioned as part of the outbreak? What happened to the raspberries and strawberries?

I’m sure there’s more to come…

One and a Half Dead Senators

One and a Half Dead Senators

by MichelleMcHatton

“Grab Your Pearls” Graham is dead. Officially.

Turtleface McConnell may or may not be dead. A picture floating around right now indicates he seems to be alive but still looks dead. And how convenient he surfaces after weeks of “where’s Turtleface” on the same day “Grab Your Pearls” Graham croaks. Odd. Alive or dead, he’s out anyway, so who gives a fuck?