Spike Lee and the limits of homage
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But imitation doesn’t always live up to the standard set by the original [...]
Our beloved Marilyn
Conspiracy theories are a dime a dozen and in the light of day rarely withstand serious scrutiny. But when the [...]
“Shark” drew blood before “Jaws”
Once again, “Shark Week” is upon us. It’s a good time to remember how we became so obsessed with these [...]
Takoma Music School
Takoma Park, Maryland, a quirky counter cultural oasis perched on the edge of the nation’s capital, is well known for [...]
Rockabye sweet baby
Most of folk musician James Taylor's 170 published songs are about coming home – coming home to himself, really. In [...]
RFK Jr., Aslan, and me
I was the youngest in my small family, the baby, and was always considered the quiet and sensitive one. But [...]
The taste of mustard
As I was sitting at the table, someone said, “Have I ever steered you wrong?” I looked up to see [...]
Tutu’s fluke
Every family that's lived on the Long Island coast east of New York City has a fish story" So it’s [...]
Voices of freedom
At first blush, Walter Pierce Park doesn’t look like much of a historic landmark. It’s a quarter acre expanse of [...]
Murals in a fix
The vibrant street murals of Washington, D.C., long a fixture of the capital city’s alternative art scene, are now confronted with an uncertain future. Contributor Stewart Lawrence explains why.
Bold new fork
Tens of thousands of small businesses in communities across the country have suffered mightily under the weight of COVID-19. Many [...]