November 23, 2019
BLACK FRIDAY SALE: CBDFive BOGO Free!
Now through Nov. 25, CBDFive is running a buy one get one Black Friday special on all of their products.
Author: burgundy bug
November 23, 2019
Romance in the Digital Age
Let’s face it: even if your heart flutters at the sight of an eggplant emoji, there’s no denying that texting has impacted the art of swooning.
November 21, 2019
He Ain’t Budden: Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Legislation
When asked if his stance on recreational cannabis had changed during a town hall in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday, former vice president Joe Biden said he wouldn’t legalize it nationally until there was more evidence cannabis isn’t a “gateway drug.” Okay, boomer.
Yet, recent research shows that cannabis use is associated with a decrease in the use of opioids, and the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control says, “The majority of people who use marijuana do not go on to use other, ‘harder’ substances.”
November 20, 2019
Streaming Services Killed the Radio Star: Is Radio Dead?
Streaming services killed the radio star, in our minds and in our car – or did they? Is radio broadcasting actually dead? Is it more of a… “one foot in the grave” sorta-thing?
November 19, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #45: Sätilä on Pursuing Music “Like He Does”
Sätilä is a Finish indie-pop artist fueled by his life-long love for music and cultural seamlessness from living all around the globe. Last month, the musician touched audiences with his incredibly personal single, “Like You Do.”
Over the weekend, we reached out to Sätilä via email to learn more about his relationship with music as well as his current and upcoming releases.
November 17, 2019
Do’s & Don’ts of Hosting a Friendsgiving Party by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source gives us advice for hosting a Thanksgiving feast with friends.
November 17, 2019
Weekly Newsletter #46: Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Big wheels keep on turnin’, The Burgundy Zine keeps goin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on through cyberspace, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on through cyberspace.
November 16, 2019
William Penn: Paving the Way for an Equitable Pennsylvania
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, championed for liberty of conscience – or “religious freedom” – during an era of bitter religious conflicts that led to persecution throughout Europe.
Using his tolerant Quaker ideologies to form the basis of Pennsylvania’s government, Penn’s colony quickly became a melting pot of ethnicities and religious identities where settlers could seek refugee to embrace their beliefs.
Today, Pennsylvania remains a melting pot rich in culture, identity, and history.
November 15, 2019
Calling All Contributors – November 2019
Calling all contributors! If you’re a writer, artist, photographer, or musician interested in having your work featured in the Nov. 2019 issue of The Burgundy Zine, you’ve come to the right place.
November 15, 2019
Evil Eye: The History and Cultural Significance
A piercing blue gaze meets yours from the beads of a bracelet, pendant of a necklace, or key chain danging from a waist.
This symbol, the “evil eye,” can be traced back to 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian tablets and continues to prevail in modern fashion, according to a 2017 Indian Journal of Scientific Research study.
Today, many cultures still use it as a form of protection from envy – why? How did a blue eye translate into a protective symbol against a timeless, universal superstition about envy?