Monthly Archives: August 2012

Not Public Property

Our Bodies, Our Choices – Part I

In which Tom Gualtieri examines the right to choose… Continue reading

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Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard

Goodbye Rhinestones, Hello Rubies

In which Lauren Cerand reflects on lessons learned in a long, hot summer. Continue reading

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Raw Book Reviews by the Restlessly Deceased: Christopher Hitchens on Mitch Albom

This week, Christopher Hitchens applies a full Mother Theresa to Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” Continue reading

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"Under water" is not just about mortgages.

Let’s Talk About the Weather

As Hurricane Isaac descends on the GOP Convention, Greg Olear demands we start making climate change more of a priority. Continue reading

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Those glasses – and the Woman On The Left. Just what was Hugh Grant saying?

The Bottom of the Barrel

In which Alex Clark muses on the rights and wrongs of playing billiards in the nude. And, the “woman on the left.” Continue reading

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rabbits with foot gumball

Scott Patt: Hexes, Bunnies, Brands, Hope and Sadness

Scott Patt makes art somewhere in the world between brands, ads, pop art and nostalgia… Continue reading

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Paul Ryan doing "Killing in the Name" at Capitol Hill Karaoke Night.

GOP Playlist

Elissa Schappell gets behind the turntables and DJ’s the GOP Convention. Continue reading

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Dave Rikard's house after the flood.

Hurricane Irene and Mike Kelley’s Ghost

Hurricane Irene nearly destroyed Prattsville; now art is part of the solution. Jennifer Kabat looks at how the town is now changing the Art World’s perception of itself. Continue reading

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Oedipus by Robert Crockett

The Truth Hurts: Akin, Oedipus & Honor

In which Tom Gualtieri laments the loss of honor in the GOP. Continue reading

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Early lesson learned: if you have to suffer (and you will), do it in style.

The Stories That We Tell Ourselves Can Be Revised

In which Lauren Cerand realizes another world is possible. Continue reading

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Bob and Debbie Nations

Mitt Romney Translated Into English: Paul Ryan Edition

Sean Beaudoin takes direct quotes from Ol’ Salt n’ Pepper, breaks them down into easily understood component parts, and thereby reveals their intent, subtext, and Latter Day gigolo heart. Continue reading

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W.C. Fields went the wrong way at the fork in the yellow brick road.

Role Play 3000: What If The “Find/Replace” Feature Worked With Actors in Movies?

In which Greg Olear reveals seven films that would be markedly improved by replacing a single actor with another. Continue reading

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