by James Heflin | Feb 15, 2008 | Ten Gallon Liberal
Today is one of those dayscold, pleasant enoughthat makes midwinter in New England enjoyable. At least, that is, to someone like me who grew up thinking of winter as the 57 minutes in January when the Texas heat gives up, throws down a few half-hearted...
by Northampton Redoubt | Feb 15, 2008 | Northampton Redoubt
Newly elected city council president Jim Dostal has proposed term limits for the position he recently acquired. That is a decision for the council to take up and decide upon. For what it’s worth, why stop there?As Mary Clare Higgins begins her fifth term as...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Feb 15, 2008 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
As I ponder my resistance to Robert Jensen, and now anti-macho spokesperson Jackson Katz (whom I’ll discuss at greater length next week), I come to yet another conclusion. Crusaders, be they political, moral, or religious, nearly always have zero charm or senses...
by Chris Rohmann | Feb 15, 2008 | Stage
Shakespeare & Company isn’t only about Shakespeare. Over 30 years they have salted their repertoire with non-classical fare, with an increasing emphasis on modern works. This summer, two of the troupe’s mainstage offerings are Shakespeares and two are...
by Advocate Staff | Feb 15, 2008 | Music
Sheryl Crow Detours (A&M) There are a few really good songs on Crow’s sixth studio album, but things take a turn toward preachiness, lefty cliche, self-pity, shrill moralizing and general suckiness after track three. Crow has had high-profile...