Leslie Boney 4/19/24 Leslie Boney 4/19/24

Flashback: Responding to Injustice: What Would We Have Done?

The new film Zone of Interest raises wrenching questions about what we would have done to stop what was happening if we were living in Nazi Germany. In this piece (originally written in August 2023) I try to wrestle with how we answer questions like that.

Leslie Boney 3/29/24 Leslie Boney 3/29/24

Beyoncé and the Question: What is “Country” Music?

“Cowboy Carter” is raising tough questions about what country music is — and whether Black women can sing it.

Leslie Boney 3/9/24 Leslie Boney 3/9/24

The Three R’s of Recovery

Plants close. Relationships end. Jobs disappear. Change sucks. How do we get better at it?

Leslie Boney 2/1/24 Leslie Boney 2/1/24

Why Is It So Hard to Hear Good News?: Velcro, Algorithms, Politics and Snickers Bars

A further look at why, when some things are going well in the US, so many people feel so negative about so many things. It’s not just our negativity bias.

Leslie Boney 1/5/24 Leslie Boney 1/5/24

2023: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year (Not)

Don’t buy the hype; there was plenty to be happy about in 2023 — if you look for it.

Leslie Boney 12/23/23 Leslie Boney 12/23/23

Stocking Stuffers - 5 Songs New This Year

What kind of grownup did Cindy Lou Who turn out to be? This question and more answered in 5 new Christmas songs…

Leslie Boney 12/22/23 Leslie Boney 12/22/23

5 Gems in the Nontraditional Christmas Song Bag of Coal

It’s hard to squeegee an original song into the traditional Christmas play list. Here are five worth listening to.

Leslie Boney 12/14/23 Leslie Boney 12/14/23

Hit “Refresh” on Your Christmas Song Standards

You won’t hear Rudolph’s reaction to the rhino-shaming he endured on the standard version of the song, but you will if you read this post. Treat yourself to that and 9 other fun or moving versions of Christmas favorites.