…And Other Unusual Math Ratios by Greg Vineyard Math can be a funny thing. Including several non-traditional concepts I offer up here. Like “age-math.” Ask someone: “How old do I…
The Poets Voice: September 2014
Sky Writing by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist It’s all because of clouds. Poets can’t help themselves. The names of clouds are poetry: Cirro-cumulus, Cumulo-nimbus, Nimbo-stratus, for…
Who Is It That Is Aware?
by Bill Walz “As you are aware of your thoughts and emotions, you must ask yourself, who is it that is aware?” ~ Zen koan Thoughts and emotions arise. The…
Ubiquitously Grandiose Lives
by Peter Loewer There was a morning fog almost every day last week and the outside air seemed to be cloying with dampness, a situation confounded by the sudden breakdown…
Saturated Fat – Is it Now Safe to Eat?
by Max Hammonds, MD Two paramedics stopped for lunch at noon. Matt watched Carl order a large steak sandwich and slather fatty dressing on his salad when it came. “I…
Establishing a Pricing Structure
Business of Art written by visual arts consultant Wendy H. Outland. Contact her at imwhoknowsart@gmail.com Artists often postpone getting their work into the marketplace because they are uncertain about pricing….
The Curmudgeon Loses His Cool
by Peter Loewer Last week in the midst of one of the season’s worst downpours, the Curmudgeon opened the door of the General Store. Holding his 20-year-old outdoorsman’s canvas hat,…
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Food
by Max Hammonds, MD “I’m afraid my food was grown in poor soil and doesn’t have the right nutrition.” “What if my food has been contaminated by pesticides?” “Will I…
Spinning Discs August 2014
by James Cassara It’s hot time, Summer in the City but that doesn’t slow down the music. This month delivers a bit of genre hopping, as I cover music ranging…