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Further thoughts on Tara Erraught
For female performers’ bodies, don’t lose sight of tradition
I’m so glad some writers are still willing to speak up when others suggest that we might be able to separate critical commentary on talent from judgment of physical appearance.
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The-Discount-That-Must-Not-Be-Named
Torn between wanting that discount and not wanting to claim it?
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Thoughts on birthdays
Ageless
When we hit a particular birthday, are we over the hill or the embodiment of the wisdom of the ages?
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Too funny! Too Jewish!
When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I couldn’t translate her suffering — or mine — into laughter.
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Dishing it with Grace Paley
Paley understood that human beings were deeply, viscerally connected and that survival — of ourselves, our children, and the planet — depended on recognizing that fact and then acting on it.
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The weighty issues raised by Tara Erraught
When is it — and when isn't it — appropriate to comment on a performer's physical appearance?
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The Home for Obsolete and Outmoded Expressions
Ever wonder what happens to superannuated slang? Our intrepid reporter finds out.
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Should an arts website cover video games?
Are video games art? Whether they are or aren't, they illuminate the relationship between creators and their audiences — so Broad Street Review should be covering them.
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Writing: A Pathology?
In which I am diagnosed with a personality disorder because I take notes.
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Ten podcasts you should be listening to
Radio renaissance
You don't have to be in your car at the right time to listen to your favorite radio show: You can listen anytime, thanks to podcasts. Here are ten worth going online to find.
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