by Deborah Quinn | Nov 6, 2013 | family, growing up, Kids, NaBloPoMo, Parenting, pop culture
So Liam has been walking around the last few days humming and singing “here comes the sun,” which I think of as one of the all-time great songs. I say to him, “wow, I love that song; I didn’t know you liked The Beatles.” He looks at me,...
by Deborah Quinn | Jun 7, 2012 | Abu Dhabi, Feminism, pop culture
Maybe you’ve heard that Madonna and Lady Gaga indulged in a little twittertiff a few weeks ago about the connection between Gaga’s song “Born This Way” and Madonna’s classic “Express Yourself.” (Funny to think that bad-girl...
by Deborah Quinn | Jun 5, 2012 | Abu Dhabi, Feminism, Politics, pop culture
So Husband and I went to see Madonna at her first-ever performance in the Gulf region. She played Abu Dhabi for two nights; the second stop on her world tour. Her first stop? Tel Aviv. And yes, the Israeli-Arabic connection was deliberate on her part: she told her...
by Deborah Quinn | Feb 12, 2012 | Abu Dhabi, Children, Kids, pop culture
This happened two days ago, but in honor of the Grammys, it seems appropriate to post it now. As far as Liam and I are concerned, Adele should win all the prizes. I would also like someone to explain to me why Chris Brown can be all “Mr. Comeback” on the...
by Deborah Quinn | Nov 20, 2011 | Children, growing up, Kids
Scene: living room, homework time. Me: That’s too loud. Liam: oblivious Me: Turn that down please. Liam: oblivious Me: Turn that DOWN. Liam: But I’m wearing headphones (tone: you unreasonable idiot) Me: Then you did hear me. Turn that music DOWN. You’re going...
