The book’s closed on the first three months of 2007, which makes now as good a time as any to take stock of the quarter that’s just ended. Here are our favorite tracks from the year thus far. * * * Rosecrans Baldwin “Fake Empire” by the National The digital revolution
The confetti's been tossed, the funny hats are crumpled in the corner, and at least three of us had a little too much champagne.
Rosecrans Baldwin’s Favorite Mp3s of 2006 “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera I think I’ve several times performed dance routines to this song. » Listen to “Ain’t No Other Man” “Smile” by Lily Allen Why don’t other seasons get songs? The summer afternoon party anthem.
This is an appreciation. Our friend, writer, editor, and teacher Leslie Harpold recently died. A memorial for a woman who was difficult to describe--and who couldn't stand sentimental bullshit.
The most meaningful gifts are so personal they cannot simply be plucked from the shelves of a store--but sometimes we need a little help. Turning holiday inspiration into shopping salvation, the writers recall their fondest gift memories.
The best Thanksgivings are the ones where all the guests bring their own specialties to the table. We serve up our best, potluck-style.
Halloween: time for stories of headless horsemen, escaped psychos with hooks for hands, and ghosts other than the white-sheet variety. But the same stories year after year can get a little dull.
Amid the chaos of Sept. 11, 2001, we sought human contact--to speak and to listen. Five years later, we remember what we said.
June 1 dawned humid and hot. The forecast: a high of 84 degrees and possible late-day thunderstorms west of town. But forecasts--for the temperature or for a busy day of work and play--aren't all they're cracked up to be.
It's the last Wednesday of the month, so it's time for another episode of what the writers have recently been loving: restaurants in California, television in Japan, vitamin-laced candy, and more.
