Seven selections
“Concord’s composer”
I interview classical composer and Concord native John Adams about his new memoir. For the curious: an extended version of our conversation.
(Concord Monitor, 12/11/08)
“Special section taps new revenue stream”
The Daily Press of Newport News, Va., creates a port-centered special section.
(Presstime magazine, January 2009 issue)
“With the band”
The video game “Rock Band” gives me a taste of simulated rocking out. Woo!
(Concord Monitor, 1/25/08)
“Wii are the champions”
After playing the Nintendo Wii, I come away delighted, amused and thoughtful.
(Concord Monitor, 11/30/06)
“Dylan disc is all about the ladies”
I consider Bob Dylan’s ornery Modern Times.
(Concord Monitor, 11/14/06)
“Memoir recounts family tumult”
Sean Wilsey’s memoir, Oh the Glory of it All, seethes with rage yet keeps me interested.
(Concord Monitor, 9/19/05)
“Coffee odyssey”
Six coffee shops. One evening. Put them together and you get a hyper-caffeinated college journalist and this article. (This article was reprinted in sixth edition of The Bedford Guide for College Writers.)
(University Daily Kansan, 10/23/00)
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Concord Monitor work
Dylan takes listeners ‘Together Through Life’
Rock’s ornery old-timer returns with a spontaneous session. (5/28/09)
“Hat season”
My tribute to winter headgear. (12/19/08)
“Dylan pulling himself together”
A review of the Bobster’s Tell Tale Signs: the Bootleg Series Vol. 8. (11/20/08)
“Learning to love the Dead”
I keep on truckin’ with the grateful ones. (11/6/08)
“Trying to find a silver lining”
My take on the economic meltdown. It has upsides!. (10/3/08)
“A Beach Boy’s lucky old album”
Brian Wilson’s That Lucky Old Sun charms. (9/4/08)
“Presidential pick”
The Political Machine 2008 hooks this political junkie. (8/1/08)
“Late to the party? Here’s a bat-guide”
I introduce the wonderful world of Batman to those unfamiliar. (7/18/08)
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Presstime pieces
“Self-serve tools target smaller advertisers”
(Page two) Newspapers allow businesses to book their own ads. (January 2009)
Profile: Wendy Reeves
Written for the magazine’s “20 under 40″ issue. (December 2008)
“Campaign highlights coupon savings”
Philadelphia newspapers evangelize the humble coupon. (December 2008)
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Music reviews
Johnny Cash, American V
(Monitor, 7/27/06)
Paul Simon, Surprise
(Monitor, 5/24/06)
The Flaming Lips, At War With the Mystics
(Monitor, 4/13/06)
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Odds and ends
“When the Circus Comes to Town”
My take on the 2008 New Hampshire primary, written for the quarterly magazine of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association.
(Outlook, Spring 2008)
