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Reading "Olive Kitteridge"
Over at the DG, I offer my thoughts on the 2008 Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Olive Kitteridge." Click here to read more.
sarafoss, 26 March 2012 |
Mike Daisey and Ira Glass
I caught the This American Life episode where Ira Glass retracts Mike Daisey's Apple expose over the weekend. It was interesting, but I...
Not Saying Never
Over at the DG, I write about why I try never to say never. Here's an excerpt: "At this stage in life, there are certain things...
Where Does Creativity Come From?
Salon has an interesting interview with the author Jonah Lehrer about his new book "Imagine: How Creativity Works." Lehrer refutes...
Wearing a Hoodie
I wore my hooded sweatshirt the other night when I went out to eat with my family. My sister's boyfriend wore a hooded sweatshirt, too....
The Heat Make a Statement
It's hard to hate the Miami Heat when they do stuff like this .
Top Reads of the Week
Music: Brian McElhiney on listening to his entire CD collection Poetry: Dan Schneider on the Open Mic scene Phobias: Sara...
Te-Who?
After it was announced that the Denver Broncos were going to sign Peyton Manning and trade Tim Tebow, I emailed my friend Dave, who is...
Speaking Fees
A couple of years ago, I was invited to talk about journalism by a women's group at a local Unitarian church. Afterward, they mailed me...
The Tribulations of Traveling with Small Children
My identical twin and little sister live on the other side of the country, so the only way to see them is to fly there. Without kids,...
Why Street Art is Awesome
I'm a big fan of street art, and I enjoyed this piece on Salon about the beauty of street art. There are lots of pictures, so check it...
But Who Will Protect Us From George Zimmerman?
After learning about the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the Florida teenager who was gunned down after leaving a convenience...
It's Never Too Early To Start Reading Aloud
Reading aloud came naturally for us from the start - my husband and I are avid readers, and what better activity for me as the mother of...
A Hiccup
Adam Rust is purchasing a foreclosed house and fixing it up for renters. This blog post is part of a series about that process. We...
Watching "A Separation"
Over at the DG, I review the new Iranian film "A Separation," which won the Oscar for best foreign film. Click here to read it.
Closed Mic - A Dive Into the Local Poetry Scene
A couple weeks ago I decided to check out a local open mike. I wanted to see what other people were writing, get a chance to meet some...
No Bracket For Me
Over at the DG, I ponder March Madness. Here's the gist: Despite being a basketball fanatic, I don't really care about it. Click...
Everything is Bad For You
In her weekly environmental column over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about how almost everything we use is bad for...
Fear of Math
Over at the DG, I write about my greatest phobia: math. Here's an excerpt: "I’ve got a number of phobias, and I’ve...
From A to Z: A Journey Through My CD Collection
Music collecting is serious business for my best friend Steve and me. It always has been, ever since we first met in 8 th grade back...
Top Reads of the Week
Music: Tony Are considers the Monkees, and Eric J. Perkins lists his favorite album purchases of February Real Estate: Adam Rust...
Trade Deadline Thoughts
I enjoyed the NBA trade deadline so much that I'm starting to think I like NBA gossip and upheaval better than the game itself. Anyway,...
Mitt Romney's Dog
New York Times columnist Gail Collins is obsessed with Mitt Romney's dog. She's written about how he once strapped a dog carrier to...
Cheap Eyeglasses
If you're like me, and have less than optimal vision, you're probably irritated by 1. the crappy vision coverage provided (or not) by...
Five Songs
Over at the DG, I list five new songs I'm currently enjoying. Click here to see what they are.