Michael LeFlem

Contributing Writer
Michael LeFlem - Milt
Michael LeFlem - Milt

Michael LeFlem received his MA in Intellectual History from Florida State Universtity in 2008. Michael was an adjunct professor of history, literature, and philosophy in the greater Chicagoland area, as well as a DJ in occasional residence at Danny's Tavern. He is currently a grant writer for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, in Logan Square.

Latest Articles

Why Should You Play The Guitar?
Learning guitar doesn't have to be an ordeal. In four simple steps you too can serenade your sweetheart. Well, maybe.
Jul 18, 2011 - Michael LeFlem
Make Friends Anywhere
Making friends doesn't have to be hard. With patience, a carefree approach, and a little bit of charm, you too can meet interesting people anywhere.
Jul 16, 2011 - Michael LeFlem
Prince: The Early Years
A child prodigy from Minneapolis, a lucky break, and a leopard print pickguard: These are some of the historical characteristics of esteemed musician Prince
Jun 19, 2011 - Michael LeFlem
Late 70s Funk
The late 70's remains an unforgettable era of good music.
May 12, 2011 - Michael LeFlem
DJing with Vinyl
Some useful tips for aspiring vinyl deejays.
May 11, 2011 - Michael LeFlem
Low-Budget Movies: An Alternative to Mainstream Noise
Believe it or not there are still good movies to watch in the Age of Bruckheimer
Sep 17, 2010 - Michael LeFlem
Public History and the Problem of Perspective
History is always subjective unless one considers dates and facts as constituting the entire discipline. How we write history determines how the public understands it.
Aug 10, 2008 - Michael LeFlem
Anti-Americanism in Latin America
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
Aug 10, 2008 - Michael LeFlem
The Happening (2008)
M. Night has replaced style with heavy handedness for the last time with 2008's The Happening. If he still has any money left, he'd do well to put it in the bank.
Aug 9, 2008 - Michael LeFlem
Countdown to Director Oliver Stone's "W"
Oliver Stone's upcoming biopic of President George W. Bush casts an unflattering shadow over much of his earlier career.
Aug 9, 2008 - Michael LeFlem