May 22 What these humble one-liners can teach us about the times we live in By Elizabeth Flock Yahia Lababidi said the 140 character age of Twitter has turned many of us into aspiring aphorists. And he believes the form is more important than ever. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 3:35 To Richard Ford, writing a memoir is to utter what must not be erased By PBS News Hour Richard Ford's parents were ordinary people, "all but un-noticeable to the world's disinterested eye." But the acclaimed writer still decided to write a memoir of their lives because, to him, being their son felt like a privilege. And more simply,… Continue watching
May 19 'Twin Peaks' is back after 26 years, but it never really left these misty, moody towns By Joshua Barajas The logging town of Twin Peaks never really existed. Like most settings of fictional television shows, the characters exist in spaces that are in part filmed on location and in part on a Hollywood lot. The influential 1990 TV drama… Continue reading
May 19 5 unforgettable TV theme songs to tide you over until 'Twin Peaks' returns By Joshua Barajas On its own, the theme song to "Twin Peaks" was a bona fide earworm. Composer Angelo Badalamenti's opening theme to Mark Frost and David Lynch's otherworldly murder mystery won a Grammy in 1990 for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance." The soundtrack… Continue reading
May 18 The moment Chris Cornell, frontman of Soundgarden and Audioslave, understood what grunge meant By Elizabeth Flock Chris Cornell, frontman of Soundgarden and Audioslave and a pioneer of grunge, died suddenly Wednesday at age 52 after performing a sold-out show at Detroit's Fox Theatre. The Associated Press reports that he died by suicide. What Cornell meant to… Continue reading
May 16 Why there are bound to be sequels to the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' hack By Elizabeth Flock In the newest Pirates of the Caribbean film, Captain Jack Sparrow is dogged by deadly ghost pirates, led by the maniacal Captain Salazar. In real-life, he’s apparently being pursued by a different kind of foe: hackers that claim to be… Continue reading
May 16 Artistic skills and independence bloom for these adults with disabilities By Larisa Epatko The growARTS program grew from a volunteer operation to one run by full-time staff. For the adults in the program who couldn't express themselves verbally, art gave them another outlet for expression. Continue reading
May 15 In 'Scranton Lace,' nostalgia for a time and place that no longer exist By Elizabeth Flock While Margot Douaihy's new book is a love letter to Scranton, she said it also acknowledges the Rust Belt's limits. Continue reading
May 14 'I am an American' -- George Takei on a lifetime of defying stereotypes By Kamala Kelkar "America is a diverse country. But we all subscribe to the values and the spirit and the Constitution of the United States."… Continue reading
May 12 Watch 3:55 Musician Alynda Segarra looks back at her path of running away By PBS News Hour For Alynda Segarra, lead singer of the band Hurray for the Riff Raff, it's the weirdos and poets, rebellious women and activists, who've helped her get through life. Segarra reflects on her unconventional path to music, and their new album,… Continue watching