I was going to meet a poet for drinks at 5:00 so I ran some errands on the other side of town. I was early, she was late. I wrote this while I was waiting. Later we drank cheap red and made out, leaning on the hood of a ’55 Chevy .
Early Canadian Poetry and the Stories of Your Life
A look at early Canadian poetry gets one writer thinking about how nations – and people – develop their own stories.
Free Film Tuesday – “When the Day Breaks”
Welcome to “Free Film Tuesday”! (formerly known as “Free Film Friday”.) Every Friday Tuesday we will be sharing a short free film for you to enjoy. Tell us what you think, and what you’d like to see us present… Before I talk about this week’s film, I just have to tell you something. Did you […]
Tarmac Meditations #11 — Morning Dew
“‘Walk me out in the morning dew my honey…,’ sang the Grateful Dead oh so long ago. It was one of my favorite songs.” Michael Lebowitz remembers the song ‘Morning Dew’ as he heads out on his morning run, barefoot.
Sasquatch Festival Changed Me
Jess Howard heads off somewhat halfheartedly for the Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge in Washington State. There, she discovers what life as a human is really all about.
World Cup Soccer, K’Naan and the “Largesse” of Dirt Industries – Guest Post by Alan Heather
And here we go! The World Cup has begun…the world is about to discover South Africa. South Africa is going to discover South Africa. Alan Heather explores sport, national pride, the FIFA theme song by K’naan and the global village … and somehow manages to tie it all together.
Juan Enriquez – The Arrival of Homo Evolutis
In this fascinating TED Video, Juan Enriquez discusses advances in science and technology, the synergies between them and the impact they will have on our species.
One in Eleven Odds: The Deadly Risk of Being U.S. President
Despite top notch 24-hour security, being the president of the United States is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world! Medical doctor and writer George Burden takes a close look at the deadly odds.
Sex and the City Walk of Shame
A Sex and the City fan and movie reviewer tells Carrie, “I’m just not that into you” after seeing Sex and the City 2.
A Different Kind of Fairy Tale
My first kiss was a fairy tale, emphasis on the word ‘fairy.’ I found my happy place at sleep-away camp. Us New York Jews, we all did. It’s somewhat of a cardinal rule: if you live on the East Coast, are of the Jewish faith and between the ages of nine and, oh, 17, you […]
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