Miley Cyrus – Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl”

On March 14, 2021March 12, 2021 By Rick McIn ethics, human rights, musicLeave a comment

I’d say Miley Cyrus was musical artist of the year for me in 2020.

Fierce.

She decided on a punk Lesbian anthem for the uber-MACHO Super Bowl crowd, for example. 😀

“Rebel Girl“ is a song by American punk rock band Bikini Kill released 1993.
… emblematic of the riot grrrl movement of the 1990s. …

Riot grrrl bands often address issues such as rape, domestic abuse, sexuality, racism, patriarchy, classism, anarchism and female empowerment.

Click PLAY or watch one of the original artists’ versions on YouTube.

I was reminded of the song by Amy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’.

My Year of Living Safely

On March 13, 2021March 12, 2021 By Rick McIn McCharles family, travelLeave a comment

I’ve been a year (mostly) sheltering in place on Vancouver Island.

Off the island only twice.

Three times if you count my first flight — to Calgary for my 1st jab: Thursday, March 18th.

I did have one helicopter ride last July.

In small town Parksville, most of the year we had zero COVID cases. In fact, right now is worst, so far. I’m double masking.

Highlights have been spending time with my parents. Mom and Dad get their first vaccine dose next week.

15 multi-day cycling trips along with plenty of local hiking. I’ll do more of that in 2021, for sure.

My main new hobby with all that COVID time is video editing.

I’m building up a new hiking YouTube channel. Subscribe.

Amy Poehler’s MOXIE!

On March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 By Rick McIn moviesLeave a comment

MOXIE! is a 2021 American comedy-drama film directed by Amy Poehler.

Very important social commentary.

A teen feminist classic already.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

… Sorry to say, but my favourite character … is a guy.

In fact, pretty much everyone agrees that the star of the film is Nico Hiraga as Seth Acosta.

me: oh i totally watched #Moxie for the plot

the plot: pic.twitter.com/4YP6vmkt8x
— sav 🌙✨🌈 looking for janeford friends era (@sav_reads) March 5, 2021

How Amy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’ Is Bringing Riot Grrrl — and Bikini Kill — to a New Generation

Do I need a drone?

On March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 By Rick McIn gymnastics, hiking, videoLeave a comment

Tried it once. Found it too complicated. LAWS too restrictive.

BUT — what about indoors?

Gymnastics Clubs would allow it. Of course I’d need an expensive one — something like the new DJI FPV ( $1,299 plus accessories).

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Here’s some indoor footage.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Cross Her Heart by Sarah Pinborough

On March 10, 2021March 8, 2021 By Rick McIn booksLeave a comment

Sarah Pinborough has published about 20 books, so far, but is most famous for Behind Her Eyes (2017).

It was adapted into a Netflix TV series also called Behind Her Eyes.

Cross Her Heart (2018) is similar. Another psychological thriller.

Female friendships, mothers and daughters, teenage girls. Workplace drama.

It’s good. An interesting plot.

But I liked Behind Her Eyes better.

This one feels too long. Could have used a more severe editor.

Tragically Hip – Ahead By A Century

On March 9, 2021March 8, 2021 By Rick McIn musicLeave a comment

When people asks me to name THE Canadian band — I always reply The Tragically Hip.

They’re surprised as the Hip are not nearly the most famous act.

In fact, in 2020 three Canadians were listed top 10 downloaded.

But, for me, Tragically Hip was the quintessential Canadian band.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

How to be an Artist – Jerry Saltz

On March 8, 2021March 6, 2021 By Rick McIn Art and beauty, booksLeave a comment

Jerry Saltz won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2018.

Since 2006 he’s been senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine.

Astonishingly, he was a long distance truck driver until age-41.

One of the very LAST words I’d use to describe myself is artist. Yet even I found this book useful in my quest to become a more artistic video creator.

Click PLAY or listen to an excerpt on YouTube.