Essays

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Photo of Grace Paley via world-citizenship.org

Dishing it with Grace Paley

Paley understood that human beings were deeply, viscerally connected and that survival — of ourselves, our children, and the planet — depended on recognizing that fact and then acting on it.
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

Essays 5 minute read
Tara Erraught (right) with Kate Royal in the Glyndebourne production of "Der Rosenkavalier." (Photo by Bill Cooper for Glyndebourne Festival Opera)

The weighty issues raised by Tara Erraught

When is it — and when isn't it — appropriate to comment on a performer's physical appearance?
Wendy Rosenfield

Wendy Rosenfield

Essays 5 minute read
500px Groovy logo

The Home for Obsolete and Outmoded Expressions

Ever wonder what happens to superannuated slang? Our intrepid reporter finds out.
Perry Block

Perry Block

Essays 3 minute read
"Assassin's Creed 4," art by agentromi via Deviant Art/Creative Commons.

Should an arts website cover video games?

Are video games art? Whether they are or aren't, they illuminate the relationship between creators and their audiences — so Broad Street Review should be covering them.

John Simons

Essays 3 minute read
Why is only one person in the psychiatrist's office allowed to take notes? (Photo by Roger H. Goun, via Flickr/Creative Commons)

Writing: A Pathology?

In which I am diagnosed with a personality disorder because I take notes.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Essays 5 minute read

Ten podcasts you should be listening to

Radio renaissance

You don't have to be in your car at the right time to listen to your favorite radio show: You can listen anytime, thanks to podcasts. Here are ten worth going online to find.
Armen Pandola

Armen Pandola

Essays 4 minute read

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Sexisim is no laughing matter, Amy Schumer: Photo by Peter Yang.

Calling out Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer has been breaking down doors in comedy, but there are some other doors that need to be broken down as well.
Susan Beth Lehman

Susan Beth Lehman

Essays 3 minute read
Two Danish backpackers in front of the Vienna State Opera in July 2005. Photo by KF, via Wikimedia Commons.

Giving in to wanderlust

Don’t understand wanderlust? Keep your comments to yourself — or, even better, read The Alchemist.
Lane Blackmer

Lane Blackmer

Essays 5 minute read
Maurice Prendergast, "May Day, Central Park, 1901"

Celebrating the month of May

It’s May — enjoy yourself!

There's plenty to celebrate this month, so pace yourself.
Roz Warren

Roz Warren

Essays 4 minute read
"The Buffet," Jean-Louis Forain, 1884.

Gastronomes gone wild

Out of this world

When foodies enthuse, what are they really saying?
Perry Block

Perry Block

Essays 3 minute read