The Bucket Book
When I got out of my car at the Amherst Motel where he lives, Bennie Johnson knew who I was, even though he’d never seen me. I was early, and my car was one of several in the parking lot, but he came out of his place, looked straight over and said, “Hi,...
Art in Paradise: The Aftermath
The late Vermont artist Stephen Huneck made works that are instantly recognizable—bright, accessible, folky depictions of dogs enjoying themselves. They’re sometimes readily categorizable as charming, often witty or funny. In one, a dog sniffs the nether...Waxing Rhotic
I’m a freak for accents. I love hearing the differences in how native English-speakers wrap their tongues around the endlessly malleable syllables of our common language, and I collect imitations of far-flung varieties of English at every opportunity. I grew up...Art in Paradise: Second Time Around
There’s a name for what often happens after a brilliant artistic debut: the sophomore slump. It’s the product of something well delineated by Elvis Costello, who is credited with saying musicians have their whole lives to craft a first album, then six...E-Edition
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