January 2024 marked the fourth anniversary of the Thirsty Word series, presenting a reading of…
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In 1961, the American writer MacKinlay Kantor (1904-1977) published a book about Iowa history called…
For over a year now, I’ve been seeing ads for Temu (Temu.com), and now that…
With great delight, I share my favorite music tracks downloaded over the past three months.…
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Many think of the winter holidays as a time of love and joyful celebration, but…
After an extensive search, local food advocate Faith Reeves has been hired by the City…
The Golden Magnolia Sanctuary—Fairfield’s newest Community Center, run by Tammy Haessler—has been providing delicious, plant-based…
The title of Shelley Gratzon’s new cookbook, Crouching Tofu, Hidden Zucchini: Vegetarian for Kids (and…
I used to review more than 50 books each year. I mention it here not…
Of all our instincts, self-preservation stands as one of the most fundamental. Deeply ingrained in…
For a long time, Garrison Keillor hosted a weekly variety show on Public Radio called…
Yet again I’m astonished by new AI offerings. ChatGPT Plus can now apply its seemingly…
This was a banner year for recorded music. The sheer number of great albums released…
With its cozy couches, art-covered walls, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere, Fairfield’s Noble House Kava…