By Michael Field “All I really need to know… I learned in kindergarten.” – Robert Fulghum What happened to us? What happened to the men standing at a dinner table when a lady stood up or sat down? What happened to giving up your seat on the subway for someone much more in need of… Continue reading O Manners, Where Art Thou?
InComa: England’s Inner Beast
As Peter Terzian wrote in his essay “Nine Lives,” finding new music was much harder before “the internet chang(ed) everything.” Now thanks to these amazing communication capabilities, Alternative Control had the opportunity to interview some metal brothers and sisters from across the pond: UK death metal band InComa. InComa hails from Reading, England, a city… Continue reading InComa: England’s Inner Beast
The Colossal Implications: A Review of Meshuggah’s Koloss
The world of today is filled with many great debates. There’s abortion, gay marriage, gun control, and healthcare to name a few. But all of them pale in comparison to the dispute between the fans and detractors of the metal band Meshuggah. Both extreme sides of the argument hold to their viewpoints and very little… Continue reading The Colossal Implications: A Review of Meshuggah’s Koloss
Shouldn’t Commercials for Food be Appetizing?
It’s no secret to anyone who reads our blog that we’re all sort of “food people.” I’m not about to call us “foodies,” seeing as we’re all pretty metal and I don’t want to get punched in the face any time soon, but we all enjoy checking out new local restaurants and cooking – both… Continue reading Shouldn’t Commercials for Food be Appetizing?
Everyone Needs a Handmade Bowl Pouch
Do you find yourself sitting in front of the TV for several hours each evening? Do you want a new hobby that doesn’t involve getting off the couch? Try crocheting useless items for your friends and family! Seriously though, crocheting is fun and relaxing – and if you can figure out how to make a… Continue reading Everyone Needs a Handmade Bowl Pouch
Life as a Puppy Mamma
This is me ranting about being a puppy mamma. “Oh, it’s terrible. He kisses me and cuddles me and runs around the house in the most amusing manner! And I can’t stop looking at him or kissing him in his sleep. And I get to rub his belly and take him on long walks and… Continue reading Life as a Puppy Mamma
Twenty Soundtracks to Twenty Different Lives: A Review of the Essay Collection Heavy Rotation
An old roommate of mine worked for a company that organized trade conferences, and one day he came home from a publishing conference with a pile of free books. “You like books, right? Here…” I sold some of them on Amazon and gave others to Goodwill, but one I hung on to was Heavy Rotation:… Continue reading Twenty Soundtracks to Twenty Different Lives: A Review of the Essay Collection Heavy Rotation