Set in a beautifully rendered 1990s Cape Town, Zoe Wicomb’s celebrated novel revolves around Marion Campbell, who runs a travel agency but hates traveling, and who, in post-apartheid society, must negotiate the complexities of a knotty relationship with Brenda, her first black employee. Playing in the Light is as powerful in its depiction of Marion’s… [Read more…]
June 16, 2008 by illoquentgent
On ‘Mixed Feelings’ When the NY Times article came out I really didn’t feel the need to pay it any more attention than quick scan. I personally thought it was a rehash of the last one. However, for some reason when our editor posted it up with some related articles and blog links it honestly… [Read more…]
June 16, 2008 by D. Bell
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While I have friends (actors, of course) who have annual Tony parties, I rarely if ever watch the awards since I don’t get down to Broadway to see the choices often enough. This year I did take the time to peek in on the awards to see how our uptown contenders were doing. While In… [Read more…]
June 16, 2008 by narmer
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For the Homebound Elderly, Fewer Knocks on the Door [NYTimes.com] Evangelical Flock Strays From The Republican Fold [Free Internet Press] Stunning numbers around Taser Use [ New York Post] Rev. Al Soaks up Boycott Bucks [New York Post] New Cheap Prescription Plan [ New York Post] City Will Close Five Miles of Manhattan Road to… [Read more…]
June 16, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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June 16, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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