This ancient mountaintop city is a beautiful and mysterious place, sure. But our own Peruvian puzzler is this: Why on earth is Machu Picchu such a popular Red-Handed picture spot? Our records indicate it gets quite a few visits from Rake readers. And they look to be a tough bunch, too. St. Paulites Katie and … Read more
I don’t save many magazine articles anymore (I filled up too many file cabinets that way while working as an Utne Reader editor), but I intend to save Jeannine Ouellette’s very fine feature on the death of the American imagination from the November 2007 Rake. This is the kind of sweeping, thorough thought piece that … Read more
Jeannine Ouellette’s puzzling article [“The Death & Life of American Imagination”] seems to cite the regimentation of children’s lives and the role of technology as a threat to the development of imagination. As a girl in the ’50s and ’60s, I faced far more restrictions to my imagination and free play than any kid today. … Read more
I was going to comment on the recent article on American Imagination ["The Death & Life of American Imagination"], but I just couldn’t think of anything to say. Author(s) and Location: Jeff Miletich, Columbia Heights Letter Type: Letter of the Month
Nasty, nasty, nasty. Rob Nelson’s review of Diablo Cody’s new movie Knocked Up [editor’s note: I believe the writer is referrring to Juno] really stinks. Would that we all would have a past that would bear scrutiny. His snide harping about Cody’s stripper past just goes to show that white male priviledge and the double … Read more
Jeannine Ouellette‘s puzzling article seems to cite the regimentation of children’s lives and the role of technology as a threat to the development of imagination. As a girl in the ’50s and ’60s, I faced far more restrictions to my imagination and free play than any kid today. But the greatest threat to imagination goes … Read more
Just wanted to send a quick compliment about the short story by Scott Wrobel, "Storage" [October]. Stellar work, keep the great selections coming! Author(s) and Location: Andy Cross, Coon Rapids Letter Type: Letter
Thank you for the insightful and sympathetic comments about Michael Brecker [“Honorable Exit,” October]. Every day as I work, I listen to and come to know the work of countless musicians/composers … thank God for wireless headphones! It’s hard for me to believe that Michael Brecker was dying as I listen to Pilgrimage. I can’t … Read more
Wow, what a great article Ann Bauer wrote on The Rocky Horror Picture Show [“The Sweet (and Saucy) Transvestite,” October]. When my teenage daughters found a copy of the movie and wanted to know what it was about I described it as an “American classic.” I hoped they would file it next to McLintock! and … Read more
I love [the Band Box Diner]. The chef, and I mean, a chef, came from Caffe Solo [“The Original All-American,” October]. He introduced garlic chicken with mashed potatoes to Minneapolis. He is so nice and runs a wonderful grill. You can have a classic diner dinner and chat him up at the same time. He … Read more