It is true that I drink wine nearly every day. But recently, I went three days without. . . .very purposefully. It was less a personal decision than a public parenting demonstration. Alcohol is not a necessity. I only hope it worked. I was in Madison, Wisconsin, with my middle child, Max — 18 years … Read more
Even body sushi couldn’t save Temple. I can’t say I was really surprised by today’s news, reported by WCCO, that Temple Restaurant and Bar has closed – it’s a tough market these days. I only made it to Tom Pham’s Asian Fusion restaurant a couple of times in the one-and-a-half years that it was open, … Read more
Employing a tactic I’m pretty sure I’ve picked up from the current presidential administration, I’ve decided to take a new approach to truth. Namely, I’m going to make it up. And make it up in such a way that justifies every decision I decide(r), and in such a way that makes me feel better about … Read more
This is easy. I read in the Pioneer Press that your magazine is going online. So, I wanted to thank you for all these years of the print version, for including the Colleen Kruse columns, and for the coverage of books and writers. Cheers Author(s) and Location: Stephen Borer, St. Paul Letter Type: Letter
I’ve been watching this debate raging on my television screen over how America got into this economic mess. Am I the only person out there who understands why? It’s wages, stupid!!! Our nation’s No. 1 export is jobs, and every job that leaves drives wages down on a half dozen other jobs that don’t leave. … Read more
It’s April. Is your favorite Major League Baseball team already out of contention for the Pennant? Relax. Peter Schilling’s novel The End of Baseball may be entertainment for those fanatics with a long summer ahead. The End of Baseball covers the complete season of the 1944 Philadelphia Athletics in the race for the pennant. But … Read more
There’s a new show in town. Twin Cities Live starts airing today, from 3 to 4 p.m. (5 Eyewitness News), highlighting great places to visit, eat, and play. Sure, the press release makes it sound like something that’s never been done before; but let’s face it, this is nothing terribly new. Nonetheless, let’s give it … Read more
BOOKS & AUTHORSPen Pals Author Yann Martel If any an author has been influenced by his travels, I’d say it’s Yann Martel. If any an author can weave stories of gold from scraps of tattered garments, I’d say, too, it’s Yann Martel. The Spanish-born Canadian has traveled the world over, collecting fodder for his tales: … Read more
AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, Joshua Gunter The obvious pundit’s take on yesterday’s playoff games was that the big guys stepped up, especially LeBron, Duncan, and CP3. Here are some of the dominant impressions I came away with after plastering myself to the rocking chair and catching all of two games and the majority of two … Read more
Okay, we’ve waited until the last minute and now it’s time to roll. I still reserve the right to change my mind about Coach of the Year and MVP. Defensive Player of the Year Winner: Kevin Garnett Runner-Up: Rasheed Wallace Honorable Mention: Tyson Chandler, Kobe Bryant, Raja Bell Comment: The Celts phenomenal improvement with untested and … Read more