My Day At the Iowa State Trifecta, Er, Fair
/What prompted this outburst moment of impulsive behavior? A State-Fair, caucus-cycle trifecta: Clinton, Sanders, and Trump would all be there.
Read MoreLet Us Now Praise: Fred Eckhardt
/“Preach” is appropriate. Michael Jackson created a vocabulary. Fred Eckhardt created a gospel. He preached. He prophesied. He never stopped doing so.
Read MoreSabbatical: The Upside. The Downside
/Anyway: I didn't identify my situation as a "sabbatical" until about two months ago. Initially, I thought I was simply lazy.
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Let Us Now Praise . . . All About Beer Magazine
/What I’ve most appreciated, however, is AAB’s commitment to documenting and sharing the history of the “craft beer” moment.
Read MoreOn Aging: On the Nature of Work
/Most of you are likely now slamming your heads on the nearest hard surface, saying “Oh for fuck’s sake, woman! You know how lucky you are that you can enjoy this mental turmoil??”
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In the Kitchen: Bulgur, Tomato, and Cheese Casserole
/When I can’t “see” a recipe in my mind, the results are usually a disaster.
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