by James Cassara – I kick off this month’s reviews with a pair of gents named Shawn, a debut EP, a welcome release by a long standing and underappreciated band,…
Strategies for the Holidays
Business of Art by Wendy H. Outland The winter holidays will soon be upon us and lots of folks enjoy gifting artwork. Are you ready? Early December is prime time…
The Poets Voice: December 2015
PEACE by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist – My husband and I celebrated our anniversary by spending a night at the Sourwood Inn. It’s way up a…
Breast Cancer
by Max Hammonds, MD – The media are consumed with frightening medical issues – the most recent being breast cancer. Some articles are well-written and balanced. Some are more hype…
Awakened Politics
by Bill Walz – “I am not only a socialist but also a bit leftist… When faced with economic or any other kind of injustice, it is totally wrong for…
The Undisclosed Squeeze
The Curmudgeon by Peter Loewer – Everybody at The General Store was quite familiar with the Old Curmudgeon’s more fiery moods because for all the years he had used Mr….
Things We Learn Along The Way
Part II: Is Everything in Order? by Greg Vineyard – In September’s column about learning things along the way, I mentioned “staying in the flow of what we do” –…
Spinning Discs November 2015
by James Cassara – Another wide ranging number of discs to cover, and a brave attempt to keep my comments as brief as possible; keep supporting the music and be…
Back at the Helm
The Curmudgeon by Peter Loewer – Nobody had heard from Curmudgeon for a few months now, and while investigations into his disappearance had been made, nothing was forthcoming. Mail had…