Essays

Copland’s music is hailed as quintessentially American, but many aspects of Copland’s life were considered “un-American” in his lifetime - and likely in 2025, too.

A rough recording session followed by the reassurance of geese..

Why is it, I wonder, that a long, slow climb is so much more difficult than a short, steep climb?

I hear the voice telling this story and am surprised to find it’s mine. How did my childhood become the olden days?

It was a high school open house and I didn’t know many people besides the graduate. Looking around the back yard, I saw a young man sitting alone and decided to introduce myself.

It’s likely that Neutrogena soap is still good for my skin, but I use it because of the smell, slightly medicinal and piney. More than anything else, that familiar scent evokes my college years.

Those of us who own cats and dogs are fond of saying that pets don’t hold grudges.

This week, Cheryl Bartz investigates a mystery animal sighting — with inspiration from Sgt. Joe Friday. Listen for the full experience, or read on for more details.

In spring, I like to get out every day to see which plants have emerged. If you blink, you can miss the whole season.