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- The newest column minefield the 'bowling alley' (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Most great writings have a theme that holds them together. This column does not. Today we clear out a passel (cowboy word) of saved e-mails and fading Post-its, to wit:
- Twilight Author Announces Tour To Celebrate Release Of New Book - AHN
Twilight Author Announces Tour To Celebrate Release Of New BookAHN - 3 hours agoIt'll be some question-and-answer stuff about creative writing, how I write my poetry and how she writes her books. And I'll play a few songs, ...
- Misadventures in Atlanta - Atlanta Journal Constitution
In the 12 years since her parents allowed her first date, Blanca has dated, and dated, and dated. And she's single, tired, but not completely without hope. Every time another birthday rolls around, I get all contemplative and introspective about my ...
- "Will you lick my swizzle stick?" (Salon.com)
The Weather Channel's Bob Stokes and former anchor Hillary Andrews are at the center of a sexual harassment scandal.
- A life in writing: Tobias Wolff (Guardian Unlimited)
Tobias Wolff: 'I hate cruelty. I hate a bully ... There's something in my president, that hectoring way, that reminds me of my stepfather'
- Rod Stewart - Morning Call
Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m. July 4, Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City, 866-900-4849. Rush, 7:30 p.m. July 4, Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City, 609-449-6059. The Black Crowes, 8 p.m. July 6, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, 866-605-7325. Black ...
- Long may it wave, laundry on the line - Quad City Times
Long may it wave, laundry on the lineQuad City Times, IA - 1 hour agoA recent Sunday column, “Hanging Out,” has brought everything from poetry and oodles of letters to a box of clothespins. “People who do not hang their ...
- The power of Mom - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Never underestimate the power of moms. Or the power that mothers have over their children. Need proof? A few weeks ago, we asked readers a simple question: What one thing reminds you of your mother? Is there one scent, one homemade dish, one TV show ...
- Mariah gushes about married life (Independent Online)
Singer Mariah Carey is "over the moon" about her marriage, according to friends.
- Activist calls for health care reform: John Trudell promotes Give Love ... - Olympian
American Indian activist, actor and poet John Trudell borrowed a famous quote to tackle a Titanic-size goal. The phrase: Women and children first. The goal: Comprehensive health care coverage for Americans. Trudell, 62, of Los Angeles will offer a ...
- World's fastest swimming trunks hit troubled water - Hong Kong Standard
When I was a junior reporter, I worked for an editorial department head who used to copy my work and resell it to other newspapers. I did not see Shanghai or Guangzhou 10 years ago, but I expect, allowing for cultural variations, they looked a lot ...
- Navigating the post-Nirvana world - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Navigating the post-Nirvana worldMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 26 minutes ago(English majors: Is Altschul's decision to make Calliope practice an art form [poetry], of which pop celebrity seems unlikely at best, a flaw in the novel ...
- Shakespeare shows up around region - Press & Sun-Bulletin
Shakespeare shows up around regionPress & Sun-Bulletin, NY - 36 minutes agoUnfortunately, Andy identifies more with soap operas than he does with the poetry of Shakespeare. In short, he hates Hamlet. When Andy discovers that the ...
- 'Red Sugar,' by Jan Beatty (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh poet Jan Beatty is a blue-collar bard, noted for writing bluntly in passionate, sometimes raw language, of waitresses and junkies, miners and steelworkers, not to mention sex, drugs, ...
- Puppets, poetry for Palestine in D.C. (JTA)
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