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Jeff Tweedy on His New Triple Album, “Twilight Override”
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The Political Trickery of “Eddington”
[ad_1] With this humiliation, Joe snaps, and, in short order, commits several shocking acts of deadly violence. His brazen maneuvers to cover his tracks soon give rise to tense standoffs...
“I Who Have Never Known Men” Is a Warning
[ad_1] When my twelve-year-old self picked up “I Who Have Never Known Men” from a church rummage sale in 1998, I was certain it was a book written for children....
Why Hawkefest Will Be The Marketing Event of the Year
[ad_1] We’ve all attended numerous marketing conferences over the years—some good, some forgettable, and a rare few that genuinely changed the trajectory of business. But something different is brewing with...
What to Make of the Mother Who Made You
[ad_1] It is hard to overstate the literary impact, in 1997, of Arundhati Roy’s début novel, “The God of Small Things.” A family drama set in a small town in...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Comedy of Errors
[ad_1] Earlier this summer, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter released “Manchild,” the first single from her seventh album, “Man’s Best Friend.” It’s a fluffy screed against a dude mired in...
Why Are Kids So Funny?
[ad_1] My daughter, Alice, is almost two, and quite funny. Although she can say short sentences—“I need cake!”—her humor isn’t particularly verbal. Instead, she giggles while stumbling around in grownup...
The Waldorf-Astoria’s Fresh Bid for Dining Relevance
[ad_1] Waldorf has brought in Michael Anthony, the longtime executive chef of Gramercy Tavern (where he remains), to create the menu. A hotel restaurant—especially a high-end one, especially a high-end...
The Lush Pain Music of Nourished by Time
[ad_1] Marcus Brown’s voice is a crooner’s voice, a baritone, emanating notes from some spot in his body deeper than his chest. Biologically speaking, this is impossible. But taking in...
Why Authentic Relationships Matter More Than Ever
[ad_1] In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with filtered images and carefully curated social media posts, authenticity has become a rare commodity. I’ve spent years building businesses and brands,...
Pictures of Life on a Christian Commune
[ad_1] Kate Riley’s ambitious début novel, “Ruth,” opens in 1963, the year that its protagonist, Ruth Scholl, is born into a scrupulously managed Christian commune in Michigan. She grows up...