Author Jim McCreath answers our questions about his new book 'Renaldo: A Tale of World Cup Soccer, Terrorism, and Love' - a powerful story of love, political and cultural tensions and of the forging bond this special sport develops.
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Book Review: The Future of Looking Back by Richard Banks
How will we reminisce when all our bits of data are obsolete or vanish in the cloud?
Read More »Abuse And Forgiveness
Asking me, or anyone, to forgive their abuser is like asking us to return to being a victim.
Read More »What Older People Won’t Tell Younger People About Surviving Economic Stress
Worry isn’t currency, a penny saved really is a penny earned, and floss your teeth!
Read More »Reflections on a Morning Brew
There are neighbor children on my lawn. If I were my brothers I’d already be out there with a grimacing look and a garden hose.
Read More »The Rockologist: Confessions Of A Music Burnaholic
Buyer beware.
Read More »The Rockologist On Internet Music Journalism And The Character Of My Content
What exactly is the standard for internet music journalism today? Pitchfork? Blogcritics?
Read More »The Rockologist: Remembering The 1983 US Festival
At least U2 got their brass ring.
Read More »Preparing for the Inevitable: My Death
The only thing worse than having no say over such things is forcing that say onto someone else, especially someone I love.
Read More »A Change of Seasons, A Change of Heart
The doormats weren’t just dirty and salty. They were heavy with the ends of long, dark winter days.
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