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I Hate Local Music
I hate local music. Well, I sort of hate it — that is I hate thinking of local music as “local music,” and I hate...
sarafoss, 3 December 2012 |
Stars in the Dark
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about the pleasures of living in a place where it's dark enough to see the stars in...
Jovan Belcher Thoughts
There are a lot of things that are troubling about the Jovan Belcher murder-suicide. Over at Slate, Justin Peters writes that the...
John Waters, Christmas Films and More!
Over at the DG, I write about the John Waters Christmas show in Albany, and list some of my favorite Christmas films, with an emphasis...
Recent Viewing: Films
Burn After Reading (2008) ***1/2 The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008) *** Withouth You I'm Nothing (1990) *** Bandslam (2009) ***
Too Much Giving?
Over at the DG, I discuss whether it's possible to give too much, as well as my hatred of the book "The Giving Tree." Here's an...
Top Reads of the Week
Health: Kristina Ingvarsson on her struggle with depression Movies: Sara Foss on "Skyfall" Politics: Sara Foss on what the...
Nope, Not Gonna Learn
Mitt Romney lost for myriad reasons, but one of the biggest reasons was the unrelenting meanness of his party. At least, that's my...
NFL Picks, Week 13
Over at the DG, I make my week 13 NFL picks. Click here to read them.
My Struggle With Depression, and How Exercise Helped Me...
Depression is a word that carries a big stigma and feelings of guilt, shame, and embarrassment. I have suffered from depression all my...
CeeLo and The Muppets
What could be better than CeeLo Green and the Muppets singing "All I Need Is Love"?
Enter the Crazy Season
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about how to celebrate the holiday season in simpler ways - ways that don't involve...
Watching "Skyfall"
Over at the DG, I review the new James Bond film, "Skyfall." Here's an excerpt: "I’m not a hardcore Bond fan, but I have...
Homer at Home
Over at the DG, I write about the Winslow Homer exhibit "Weatherbeaten" at the Portland Museum of Art. Here's an excerpt: "I...
Peanuts and Race
In honor of Charles Schultz's birthday, SEK over at Lawyers, Guns and Money has posted a nice series of comics examining race in...
What Could Disappear
This New York Times graphic show the coastal and low-lying areas that would be flooded if sea levels rise due to climate change....
New Adventures, Old Traditions
Over at the DG, I write about my boredom with routine and also the value of traditions. Here's an excerpt: "Some people can...
Recent Viewing: Films
Fireworks Wednesday (2006) ***1/2 Flight (2012) *** The Atomic Cafe (1982) ***1/2 Skyfall (2012) ***1/2
NFL Picks, Week 12
Over at the DG, I make my week 12 NFL picks. Click here to read them.
The Wreckage of Staten Island
In case you've forgotten about the monstrous hurricane that devastated New York City and New Jersey, check out these photos.
Watching "Flight"
Over at the DG, I review the new Denzel Washington movie, "Flight." Here's an excerpt: "The new movie 'Flight' is many things...
New Music Worth Noting
Over at the DG, I write about two local bands with new CDs worth checking out. Click here to read it.
Watching "Charlie is My Darling"
The Rolling Stones have got to be one of the better documented bands in cinema. They perform in one of the greatest music...
Super Glue For Life's Problems
Over at the DG, I write about my recent battle with super glue, my tendency to postpone solving problems, and my confidence that they...
Recent Viewing: Films
The Four Feathers (1939) ***1/2 Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) *** Mother and Child (2009) **1/2 Seven...