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    The Stones of Manzanar

    The Stones of Manzanar

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– The setting was both beautiful and haunting. The jagged snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sierra gleamed against the clear blue sky. A warm winter…

    Rink Remembers 1.16.25

    Rink Remembers 1.16.25

    Alan Baird The passing on January 8, 2025, of labor leader Allan Baird, age 92, touched the hearts and minds of LGBTQ+ community members who recalled his role in the…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “As we enter a brand-new year…”

    By Donna Sachet– As we enter a brand-new year, let’s look back at 2024 and its many ups and downs. January 2024 included many of the expected events, such as…

    Don’t Be Afraid of Poetry

    Don’t Be Afraid of Poetry

    By Jewelle Gomez– I grew up listening to AM radio in Boston in the 1960s; every day I heard the widest variety of popular songs from three decades. I came…

    Top of Your Stack 1.16.25

    Playworld: A Novel (fiction – hardcover) by Adam Ross In Playworld, 14-year-old actor Griffin Hurt navigates fame, family turmoil, and a dangerous affair in 1980s Manhattan. As the adults around…

    Lit Snax 1.16.25

    Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar This is a queer, Iranian-American coming-of-age story that stretches the bounds of the genre to include a meditation on, you guessed it, martyrdom and the meaning…

    Lets Go Home: 1.16.25

    Lets Go Home: 1.16.25

    Persephone: Meet Persephone! This 7-month-old, 45-pound German Shepherd puppy is a bundle of energy and joy. Smart and treat-motivated, she’s eager to learn and ready to thrive with some structure…

    About Our Cover: 12.19.24

    About Our Cover: 12.19.24

    Neighborhood movie theaters often function like the family room of a community. The best ones have comfy seats, tasty snacks, good company, and quality entertainment whenever you want or need…

    Yes, Giving Is Better Than Receiving; When It Comes to Money, That Is

    Yes, Giving Is Better Than Receiving; When It Comes to Money, That Is

    By Brandon Miller– Gift-giving activates key reward pathways in the brain, especially when giving to someone close to us, according to Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD, from the Greater Good Science Center.…

    Estate Planning Resolutions for 2025

    Estate Planning Resolutions for 2025

    By Jay Greene– The start of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your estate planning goals and make resolutions that will ensure your financial and personal affairs…