“Peña played everything from love interest to comedic sidekick in movies and on television for 35 years.”
Tag: 10.17.14
The Right Way (And The Wrong Way) To Complain About The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
“Honestly, I’m not aiming to trick anybody. I’m mostly trying to remind people of how slippery the definition of ‘rock and roll’ has always been.”
Can The UK (Or The US) Replicate Australia’s Success In Theatre Starring People With Developmental Disabilities?
“The next step must be not just applauding intentions, but making a real attempt to evaluate how such work can benefit the participants, and finding ways it can gain greater prominence.”
When A Boy With Autism Started A Friendship With Siri
“For most of us, Siri is merely a momentary diversion. But for some, it’s more. My son’s practice conversation with Siri is translating into more facility with actual humans.”
Yes, Almost All Of Us Procrastinate On Deadline (Try A Labyrinth – For Real)
“When the stakes are high enough (meaning that you are now operating within an extremely limited timeframe) a person can enter into a state of hyper-focus which eases and quickens the process. If you like adrenaline rushes, this might be your explanation of choice.”
The Rough Ways Of Making The Perfect Ballet Shoes [VIDEO]
“Far from the dance studio, craftsmen hammer and form ballet shoes with their own rough grace.”
McSweeney’s Is Going Nonprofit – And That’s *Not* A Disaster For Literature
“Though we’d all like to see independent publishers like McSweeney’s selling more each year, it’s vital that some publishers primarily seek quality and artistic innovation.”
Canadian Literature Has Some Problems With – And For – Women
“While some of these predators have been operating for years without public acknowledgment or punishment, there has long been a shared back channel amongst women in Canadian literature – coded warnings relayed privately, chatter about who can be trusted and who is safe to be around.”
Birmingham Ignites Controversy By Giving – Well, Loaning, Sort Of – Cash To Orchestra
The money is on hold: “If we’re going to make allowances for our favorite groups, then I’ve got a favorite. What’s fair is fair. Either we are in the nonprofit funding business or we’re not.”
The Artist Who Made Art From Bell Labs Machines For Three Decades
“This framing embodies the magic of what was happening with Lillian at Bell Labs: it was science and art, instead of science or art. I heard many more stories from which followed the same pattern: brief conversations over lunch would lead to long collaborations, fruitful for both parties involved.”