Songs With Friends #10

Steve Williams and Kelly are back for one more round of Songs With Friends! This week we discuss Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” and Jay-Z & Memphis Bleek’s “Coming of Age:…

Bad Dreams, Better Reality: How Taylor Swift is Keeping Arena Rock Alive

“You may not think I can see you, but I can see you all the way up in the top deck.” – Taylor Swift. I am paraphrasing but the sentiment holds true.…

A Look Back: Pop Music Class of 2008

This is a tiny look into the history of pop music. Every year, a handful of musical artists are vaulted into the pop elite by being nominated for a “Best…

Mild Mild West

I am not a tough man. I floss regularly and mumble “Sorry” when I bump into people. My wife and I buy a lot of things with cats on them.…

Valentine’s Day: A Love Story?

There is a scene in the 2010 star-packed film Valentine’s Day in which an eager young virgin attempts to set the stage for the ceremonial V-Card pull on V-Day, a decision…

Last Week in Place to Be Nation

Catch up on what happened last week at Place to Be Nation! With new material every day you may have missed something along the way. Here’s a recap of the…

Party Like a Rock Star

When you go to cookouts this summer, you will probably have a burger or hot dog and some watermelon and snap some photos of your drunks friends with your phone…