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- Pilgrims from around globe visit Cohen's city haunts - Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON - Leonard Cohen was here. In 1966, the famed poet, author and musician visited Edmonton on an early poetry reading tour, and left an indelible mark on our city. According to musician Michael Dorsey, who was lucky enough to hang out with him ...
- Sex and Gasoline - Starpulse.com
Sex and Gasoline is Rodney Crowell's first record in three years, where he goes further inside but pulls out accessible and jagged observations on the conflicting poles in what it means to be a conscious human being who struggles with unconscious ...
- My own private metropolis - Financial Times
I t’s chastening to realise that, since Soft City ’s first publication in 1974, the book’s citizens, nearly all in their go-getting 20s and 30s, have moved on to the world of bus passes, if not the Great Beyond. It’s sic transit gloria mundi ...
- McCulloch to practice pediatrics in Minden, Arcadia (Minden Press-Herald)
Webster Parish resident Dr. Catrell Jose McCulloch recently announced his plans to practice pediatrics in Minden and Arcadia. McCulloch will begin rotating September 2 between the Minden office of Dr. Michael Ulich, located on Fleming Lane and the Arcadia office of Dr. Melinda Willis.
- Good Morning, Here Is Lovely Poetry - Gawker
GawkerGood Morning, Here Is Lovely PoetryGawker, NY - 2 hours agoBecause the best things in life are free. Pretty fuckin' deep huh? Anyway, happy Saturday. I'm not Ian, I know. But hopefully we'll have some fun.
- ‘Moving tributes’ to the words of national bard (The Herald)
The 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns will be commemorated at transport hubs across the west of Scotland, while a carriage on Glasgow's Subway system will also be dedicated to the national bard.
- Out & About: Fairies, Newfies and Hootie highlight busy weekend - Portsmouth Herald
There's a lot going on this weekend, beyond the mandatory Fairy House Tours on Saturday and Sunday. Newmarket Heritage Festival; Newfie Fun Days; Hootie and the Blowfish and company; Exeter Peace Day; the Telluride by the Sea film fest; and the fast ...
- The Family Folk-Up St Bride’s Church, tonight - Liverpool Echo
The Family Folk-Up St Bride’s Church, tonightLiverpool Echo, UK - 17 hours agoHe interweaves exquisite poetry with a lyrical guitar to make the kind of music to dream to, the kind of music that’ll inspire you and always leave you ...
- New events at the 57th Rex Allen Days (Arizona Range News)
"If you have ever been to Rex Allen Days, here's an invitation to try us again and see what's new," said Rex Allen Days Committee president Gary Truschke. Join us in Willcox, Arizona as we "Reunite and Remember" during the 57th Annual Rex Allen Days, held this year on Oct. 2-5.
- READING THE OED - New York Times
READING THE OEDNew York Times, United States - Aug 1, 2008Théophile Gautier read the dictionary to enrich and exoticize his poetry. Walter Pater read the dictionary to keep his prose pure and marmoreal — to learn ...
- Screen test: Parental guidance on this week's movies, including 'Traveling Pants 2' and 'Pineapple Express' (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By JANE HORWITZ The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (PG-13, 1 hr., 51 min.) The four brainy gal pals in this sequel (the first film came out in 2005, rated PG) have separate summer adventures after they start college and find it tough to keep their friendship on track. The sharing via airmail of those magical one-size-fits-all jeans doesn’t keep them as close as it did before. This ...
- Book news: Warhol and what's happening - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Today is Andy Warhol's birthday, making it the perfect publication date for "Warhol-o-Rama," a collection of portrait poems about the artist by Peter Oresick. Yesterday the new and energetic Wordsmith's Books in Georgia put out a call for help . And ...
- Realistic narrative for teens - TheChronicleHerald.ca
Realistic narrative for teensTheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - 2 hours agoThe narrator in Choyce’s latest novel, The Book of Michael, is wrongfully convicted of his girlfriend’s murder. Though exonerated six months later, ...
- A gift that keeps on giving (Haaretz Daily)
September brings with it not only the fragrance of autumn, but also the question of where to spend the High Holy Days and the inevitable quandary of what to bring the hosts. Traditional gift packages include honey, olive oil, wine or chocolates, and "Happy New Year" cards abound.
- Trip Planning (Washington Post)
If you only have 72 hours in Washington, like this article's family, planning is essential.
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