What you are left with

  To quote Nick Cave, “I don’t believe in the myth of a personal God,” but sometimes it really does seem as if a higher...

Maria Stuarda and other Powerful Women

I always feel a little sorry for Donizetti. He’s like a low-ranking player in the NBA – easily better at his game than anyone you’ve...

Story Blocks

If we learn all we need to know about life in kindergarten, then first grade must be when we learn how to be professional writers....

When Bumbershoot Was For Families

When Bumbershoot was for families, before they started charging full price for children over five, I introduced my kids to a lot of good music....

Cell Phones in Iceland

When I travel internationally, I always buy a local SIM card (unless it’s a very short trip). Even when I’ve had cell phones with international...