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Literary Supplement

The Minivan

Jana Martin, judge of this year’s Short Story Contest, presents Mimi Lipson’s The Minivan.

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Tech Perdu: Michael Perkins

An ode to a familiar item of the pre-digital age: the rotary (home) telephone.

Tech Perdu: Laura Shaine Cunningham

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The (non-digital) camera.

Tech Perdu: John Darnton

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The telex.

Tech Perdu: Nina Shengold

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The printing press

Tech Perdu: Frank D. Gilroy

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The typewriter.

Tech Perdu: Mikhail Horowitz

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The letter.

Tech Perdu: Jonathan Gould

An ode to a familiar item from the pre-digital age: The 45

Poetry: Robert Kelly

A poem by Robert Kelly

Poetry: Ronald Baatz

Only for the Old and the Fragile, a poem by Ronald Baatz

Poetry: Gretchen Primack

Three Poems about the Same Thing, by Gretchen Primack

Poetry: Anne Gorrick

His Inner Neon Ornery, a poem dedicated to GN, by Anne Gorrick

Out & Aloud

Phillip Levine presents a selection of readings, book signings, and spoken word performances for the month of November.

2008 Literary Humor Contest

Spurious sequels or preposterous prequels to works of literature or nonfiction, complete with a one-line descriptive zinger.

Chronogram's Choice: November 2008

Think global, read local. Over a hundred books have been reviewed in these pages since last November’s Literary Supplement. Books editor Nina Shengold revisits some of the year’s highlights for literate locavores.

Community Notebook

Plant Yourself

From sarcophagi to seed-food, Sharon Nichols examines green burials, green cemeteries, and other options for those looking to stay green when they push up the daisies.

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Music

Vindication Stomp

Peter Aaron talks to Kelleigh McKenzie about the banjo, the stomp box, and her debut album Chances.

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Nightlife Highlights: November 2008

DJ WAVY DAVY lines up your nightlife entertainment for this month.

CD Reviews: Noah Creshevsky/If, Bwana

Peter Aaron reviews Favorite Encores by Noah Creshevsky and If, Bwana.

CD Review: The Rhodes

Robert Burke Warren reviews the latest from power-pop mavens The Rhodes.

CD Review: Setting Sun

Jason Broome reviews Children of the Wild, the latest from Setting Sun.

News & Politics

While You Were Sleeping: November 2008

The gist of what you may have missed: negative equity, breastfeeding as a prophylactic, and more women in global politics.

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Tyranny's Business

Daniel Pepper goes to Burma, the “outpost of tyranny,” to investigate the jade trade, the Burmese economy, and corruption and decadence in Myanmar.

Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: The New Know Nothings

Larry Beinhart educates his readers about the Know Nothings of the 1840s and those who may, in this day and age, aim to follow their lead.

View From the Top

First Impression: A Palindroming President

Sparrow discusses the palindromic pronouncements of his fourth presidential campaign.

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Local Luminary: Brian Shapiro

Brian Shapiro, Ulster County legislator and executive director at the SPCA, discusses tofu, animal rights, and what it really means to be active in the community.

Esteemed Reader: November 2008

Autumn presents us with opportunities to reflect upon the goodies within and without.

Editor's Note: End Times

In accordance with this month’s literary supplement, Brian K. Mahoney discusses new reading for our troubled times.

Parting Shot

Parting Shot: Sarite Sanders

Sarite Sanders’s work will be on display at the Kaatsbaan International Dance Center from November 15 until November 23, with shows and signings at 7:30pm on each Saturday and 2:30pm on each Sunday.

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On the Cover

On the Cover: Stanford Kay

This month’s cover artist Stanford Kay discusses his “Gutenberg Variations,” a series of over 60 paintings of those repositories of art and culture more commonly known as books.

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Horoscopes

Planet Waves: Voting is Not Enough

The problem with voting is that we think our participation is enough—but if we’re really going to influence our environments, we might have to start paying better attention to other things in our lives.

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Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 2008

Find out what your stars have in store for you this month.

Arts & Culture

Portfolio: Huma Bhabha

Beth E. Wilson talks with sculptor Huma Bhabha about travel, culture, psychology, and the uniqueness of her “humble” materials.

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Show Me Some of That Spanish Dancing

Juanjo Garcia, Defne Enc, and Antonio Hidalgo, dancers of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, will perform at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center on Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, November 23 at 2:30pm

From the Barroom to the Big Screen

The Pride, the work of Tivoli-resident Gerard Hurley, will be showing at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck from November 7 through November 9.

The Wax Muse

Denise Orzo’s encaustic paintings will be on display at R&F Handmade Paints in Kingston through November 22.

Scores Without Films

The St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble will perform “Reel Music,” works by composers who have written film scores, at Dia:Beacon on November 22 at 2 pm.

The Sounds of Scripture

Masters of world music Bet Williams and John Hodian of the Epiphany Project will perform on various indigenous instruments at the Colony Café in Woodstock on November 19.

Greene County

Windy Peaks

Amy Lubinski talks up some local experts about hiking season in Greene County.

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Whole Living

Twist of Lyme

Following last month’s review of Lyme disease’s characteristics and frequent misdiagnosis, this month’s focus is on multifaceted, holistic treatment approaches.

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Flowers Fall: Field Notes from a Buddhist Mom's Experimental Life, November 2008

One thing inspired by the presidential debates might be that sometimes, when parenting, you have to choose your battles carefully.

Holiday Gift Guide

Destination Shopping

Hillary Harvey lines up a few activities to populate your gift list and rouse your holiday spirits.

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Healthy Living Feature

The Enneagram

Learning about Enneagram typing can remove strain from relationships by enabling an awareness of your personality type and encouraging the ability to go against it.

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Aging with Attitude

Stay active, eat well, play mind games, and “say yes,” along with a few other tips from Amy Paturel about how to stay young while you age.

Birth by Design

From the the first contractions to a celebratory lobster dinner, the Neugarten Birth Center brings something new, compassionate, and comfortable to the experience of childbirth.

Fare Well

Physical (Re)Education

Alexander technique, which encourages you to pay your posture a little more mind, can help ease posture problems and Winter woes.

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Health Notes

The Good of the Group

You don’t have to go through it alone: Group exercise classes are bigger than ever, and they’re a lot of fun, too.

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Rest Assured

Feeling the weight of too many sleepless nights? Jan Sadler’s new book A good Night’s Sleep might help you count a few sheep.

Putting the "Ahhh" Back in Spa

With relaxing massages and other treatments, this year you can give yourself the gift of … yourself.

Health Buzz

Health Buzz: Strength in Stillness, Ease in Poise

One of the best remedies for stress and tightness is a good, solid stretch or two. Yoga can benefit your balance, stamina, and state of mind.

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Health Buzz: Feeling Your Pain

When persistent pain becomes a problem, it might be time to stop treating the symptom and start treating the system instead.

Health Buzz: Keep the Blood Flowing

If you are at risk of suffering a stroke, there are some important things that you should know.

Health Buzz: Viva la Vegans!

If you want to save your body, save the animals, and save the world in a single move…consider going vegan.

Health Buzz: Mending with Meditation

Meditation can relieve long-held stresses and provide a kind of rejuvenation that you cannot get from regular rest and relaxation.

Health Buzz: Make Peace with Your Prostate

Although the unknown can sometimes feel threatening (especially as you age), doctors advise men that certain problems in the prostate may not necessarily be cause for great panic.

Lucid Dreaming

Lucid Dreaming: Knowing Glances

“The Greenroom: Reconsidering the Documentary and Contemporary Art,” is view through February 1 at the Hessel Museum of Art at Bard College

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Food & Drink

Cinghiale, Chianina, Chianti

Back from a ten-day vacation in Italy, Brian K. Mahoney talks sightseeing, pasta, and wine.

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