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Sports: Steven Reeves wrote about Lance Armstrong last month; here's a link to his post , which talks about the doping allegations and...
sarafoss, 24 August 2012 |
Polka Madness
Over at the DG, I write about Brave Combo - a polka/klezmer/punk/rock band/etc. band that I caught in Lake George the other night....
Bad Trend Alert
The middle class falls further behind.
Why We Need More Trains
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley explains why this country could use a light rail system in her weekly column Greenpoint....
Watching "ParaNorman"
Over at the DG, I review the new animated horror film, "ParaNorman." Here's an excerpt: “'Are we living in a new golden age...
Two Reluctant Heroines
This country has a long dark history that's better documented in its stories and songs than in its official biographies. Among the...
Skinny-Dipping Reflections
Apparently some people are outraged because one year ago, a bunch of GOP Congressmen went for a late night swim in the Sea of Galilee...
Four Bears
Thanks to a surprising bear sighting over the weekend, I have now seen four bears in the wild, which I discuss at length over at the...
The Nostalgic Pull of Childhood
Over at the DG, I write about body surfing in Maine, my favorite stuffed toy and how we both hold on and give up the pleasures of...
Top Reads of the Week
Journalism: Margaret Hartley on the battle between publicists and editors Movies: Sara Foss on "Ted" Parenthood: Adam Rust...
Devo on Mitt Romney's Dog
By now, those who follow the news are likely familiar with the story of Mitt Romney's dog, Seamus, who once spent a long car ride in his...
Favorite Movie Soundtracks
Over at the DG, I write about my favorite movie soundtracks. Click here to read more.
Watching "Ted"
Over at the DG, I review the new Seth MacFarlane movie about a foul-mouthed teddy bear, "Ted." Here's an excerpt: "I once had a...
The World's Deadliest City
At Gawker, Cord Jefferson writes about Chicago, which is on track to have 504 homicide victims by the end of 2012. He wonders why this...
Treaties With Wildlife
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about balancing the needs of wild creatures, with the needs of her chickens, ox and...
Dwight Howard Goes to the Lakers, And More
Over at the DG, I share my thoughts on the Dwight Howard trade and the last days of the Olympics. Click here for more. ...
The Sad Decline of the Three Martini Lunch
The Economist suggests that drinking at work is a good thing, which makes me think I should be allowed to have a beer at my desk every...
A Lever On My Heart
I let my children have a lot of power over my feelings. On Friday, it fell to me to escort Rosie through the process of brushing her...
Publicists Vs. Editors
Friday was National S’Mores Day, which this year shows up right at the end National Stop On Red Week and about a month before...
Staying in the Octagon House
Over at the DG, I write about my trip to Vermont last weekend, and my stay in an octagon-shaped house in the middle of a field....
Top Reads of the Week
Gun Ownership: Keith Ross on getting his first gun, and quitting the NRA Society: Adam Rust on learning what it means to be like...
Don't Smoke Pot at the Olympics!
Earlier this week, the Capital Region's sole Olympian, judo practitioner Nick Delpopolo, was expelled from the Olympics after testing...
Film Capsules
Over at the DG, I write about some of the movies I've watched recently on DVD, including "Nacho Libre" and "Carlos." Click here to...
Keith Got His Gun
I remember it very clearly. It was a step into manhood. It meant I was grown up. I was seven years old. We were all at my aunt and...
Watching "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Over at the DG, I review the new film "Beasts of the Southern Wild," which is unlike anything else out there. Here's an excerpt:...