AltWeeklies Wire
The Overflowing Mind of Ted Okudanew
You want minutiae, he's got it -- from the Three Stooges to Soundies to Son of Svengoolie.
Chicago Reader |
Jim Mueller |
02-25-2008 |
Culture
You + Me + Her + Himnew
We penetrate the world of multi-partner relationships and get the scoop on the Duke City's polyamorous community.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
02-19-2008 |
Culture
Thanks Anyway, Blackwaternew
Though a controversial military contractor's plans to open shop in Potrero may have put the tiny San Diego County hamlet on the world's radar screen last year, the community has been humming along nicely for more than 100 years -- residents will have you know -- with nary a lick of outside intervention.
San Diego CityBeat |
Pat Sherman |
02-13-2008 |
Culture
Looking for Love in all the Cyber Placesnew
First comes curiosity and then a click or two on the proper sites.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Siara Jacobs |
02-13-2008 |
Culture
DIY Play Doughnew
This year, make a quick and easy Valentine's gift for the kids in your life. Experiment with color, scent and glitter to create homemade play dough.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
Transforming the Box of Chocolatesnew
With just a little extra attention, a box of chocolates could easily be the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever given.
Jackson Free Press |
Kristen Phillips |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
How to Do Valentine's Day, Sans Datenew
If you've recently kicked your valentine to the curb, don't sit in front of your private bonfire burning every item that reminds you of him or her. Instead, get the guys and/or girls together and party it up with these fun ideas.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith, Maggie Burks and Ronni Mott |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
Love the Planetnew
When you're looking for a box of chocolates, flowers or a bottle of wine to help you celebrate Valentine's Day, think about the environmental and human sacrifices behind them. Buy organic, certified fair trade products.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
Singled Outnew
Willamette Week's love and sex issue checks in with 16 local daters and finds that everybody in Portland needs love -- even cougars, bears and Unitarians.
Willamette Week |
Staff |
02-06-2008 |
Culture
So Cute Iz Sickeninnew
If there's anything cuter than a photo of a snuggly kitten, it is a photo of a snuggly kitten festooned with misspelled cutesy text. This has all gotten out of hand.
Boston Phoenix |
Sharon Steel |
02-05-2008 |
Culture
Lifestyles of the Rich & Fame-ishnew
Exposing the secret lives of Portland’s celebrity kinfolk.
Willamette Week |
Byron Beck |
01-30-2008 |
Culture
Sometimes You Can Go Home Againnew
When the Endymion super krewe was forced to adopt the Uptown parade route in 2006, it didn't sit well with the captain, krewe members or the fans. Happily, Endymion's return this year to its traditional Mid-City route serves as a reminder that Mardi Gras is more than a celebration; it evokes a sense of place. It also reminds us that a parade can have a huge impact on the collective psyche of a neighborhood on the mend.
'I'm Good Enough ...'new
Can a life coach transform our self-help hater into a pep-talking player?
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMaria Stephens |
01-23-2008 |
Culture
The Green Walletnew
Keep in mind that a simple life is a greener life. You don't need to run out and buy a bunch of stuff to boost your "eco-credentials."
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
01-17-2008 |
Culture
The Gator People!new
Strange creatures haunt Florida's Everglades. And that's just the humans.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Gail Shepherd |
01-15-2008 |
Culture
