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I'll Follow The Sun
My favorite Beatle gets me out of a creative rut; plus, Cyndi Lauper cleans out her closet, billions of beads, a little-known artist gets her due, and the bird no one can tame. Hi readers, How are you? And if you're in the line of fire for this
En Pointe
A questionable method for pitching stories; plus, the Miami City Ballet turns 40, a very metal opera star, and Bjork. Hello readers, How has the first full week of 2026 treated you? I'll tell you how it has treated me: on Monday I discovered Nama chocolate, a Japanese
Fade into 2026
Reflections on a good year, and a wonderful soul; plus, artist Nicole Newsted, a good cookie recipe, and 2026 Bingo. Hello reader, Happy New Year. When I reflect on 2025, I know that despite the headlines, it was full of blessings, from meaningful travel, to engrossing work, and the knowledge
Le Sigh
"I had fabulous, talented friends that were all doing something similar, but like Bowie, we all evolved." -- Toni Basil
Burning Down the House
"I can't seem to face up to the facts I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax" -- David Byrne in "Psycho Killer"
Bonjour Paris!
Some good Frenchness; plus, Rosalia's gorgeous new album, no longer doin' it for the 'gram, a TikTok baroness, and more. A week and a half ago I was sitting on a bench in the Place des Vosges, watching a pigeon peck at some crumbs that had
The Belgian Episode
"Belgium is a country invented by the British to annoy the French." -- Charles de Gaulle
Breaking and Entering
Why are heist stories just so pop-the-popcorn-worthy? Asking for a friend.
Sure Shot
"I don't know what I would have done if I had to work for my living." -- Harry Benson
Justice is Served
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin Franklin
