Last night’s continuation of 1455’s Author Series was a profound pleasure on both professional and personal levels. I can accurately describe myself as both fan and friend of the extraordinary…
Portrait of the artist as a young pup. Wait, did I say artist? I meant barbarian. No, that's neither fair nor accurate. It's difficult with Quinzy-- he was many things,…
In this much-beloved feature launched for the very final time, our editors and contributors each respond to a single cultural question. As always, please, no wagering. Five years later,…
I am deeply saddened to see this American treasure pass, but also profoundly inspired by his example. It's easy to derive joy from good fortune and find meaning in fortunate…
Life and Art combine to create something that is representative of the best both are capable of achieving. I have little I can, or want to, add to the pictures…
Talk about better living through chemistry! Albert Hofmann, the chemist who invented/discovered LSD, has passed away at the dignified, enviable age of 102. On April 16, 1943, he made history.…
The ongoing controversy surrounding Edward Snowden has reminded me that the issues of privacy are not recent. Indeed, the notion of "other people" knowing what you are doing at all…
Humanity, creativity and compassion in the face of suffering: that's where I find my faith. More on this story, HERE. It reminds me of THIS and THIS and THIS (more, below): I’m trying to…
Talk about better living through chemistry! Albert Hofmann, the chemist who invented/discovered LSD, has passed away at the dignified, enviable age of 102. On April 16, 1943, he made history. On…
Let's go to the videotape. Dogs: Cats: Any further questions? (Two disclaimers: the cat with the door stopper is genius, and all kittens are cute and can therefore be forgiven…
Sean Murphy