When Whitten and Jaclyn Montgomery were six and nine respectively, their mother, Sandy, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. What followed was more than a year of the Montgomery girls’ parents being largely away from home as Sandy sought experimental treatments … Continue reading
“Revolution is the festival of the oppressed,” wrote Germaine Greer, a feminist journalist, in her book titled “The Female Eunuch.” True as it is, all great revolutions start with a bit of tea and some jasmine rice. At least that’s how … Continue reading
If you take a quick look around the United States, the cities that most prominently dot the American landscape have a lot of things in common. They are the most populous and the most financially successful. They attract the most … Continue reading
Walking up and down the winding streets of Butchertown, a postman whistles a friendly tune and strikes up conversations with the neighborhood folk. Most days, Kevin Wooden is a friendly neighborhood mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. But … Continue reading
Black Friday is around the corner. Do you know where your charge card is? I’m not a big fan of shopping in general. Over the last five holiday seasons, I would conservatively estimate that I went to the malls zero … Continue reading
Roger Wilcox is the dumbest person I’ve ever met, on Earth or in space. Seriously, the guy’s head is all rocks and no brains. Despite this, he holds sway over people I’d hope would know better. Take Suzette, for example. … Continue reading
Like so much of the 19th and early 20th century architecture in Louisville, the building at 736 East Market Street, where Taco Punk currently resides, is one that immediately animates the curiosity. Its recessed portico, domed iron and glass ornamental … Continue reading
“It’s not a fringe festival,” stressed Charlie Sexton, artistic director of Walden Theatre, about the upcoming Slant Culture Theatre Festival. Despite the fact that the festival features five performing arts groups, music, poetry readings, and tarot card readers, it’s not … Continue reading