If an animated character can learn and evolve, does that mean our country can too?

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Break out the party hats all over again because guess what? This marks this 5th year we’ve talked about the Think Before You Pink campaign here on The Magical Buffet! You’re going to want to click in for this one because this year Breast Cancer Action is large and in charge and could use your help!

While most Americans were acknowledging the passing of Gore Vidal I was busy mourning the passing of Abdi Jeylani Marshale, a comedian whose work I’d never even heard.

Paul Simon’s album “Graceland” turns 25 years-old. The artist and label celebrate by releasing an awesome anniversary edition. I celebrate by threatening readers with violence, smack talking brides, and posting a few videos.

How technology is helping people learn about the refugee experience and attempting to protect languages that are going extinct. Also, I say “Holy Batman!” a lot. Perhaps too much. You be the judge.

It’s been about a year but Zimbabwe is back on The Magical Buffet with an assist from Stephen Colbert!

Let’s see. Me reminding everyone about all the freakin’ letters I’ve written about Zimbabwe. I get a little sentimental over a comment, that I think I was supposed to be irked by. I get bitter. I call in The Daily Show for an assist. Oh, and I share a tiny sliver of good news that I’m calling a win.

It’s all right there in the title; magic, prophecy and geopolitics in Asia. And brace yourself folks, because it’s all true!

Revolution. Rebellion. Rap music. Public Enemy must be so proud.

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