Monthly Archives: February 2016

David Myles: a man out of time

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Doug Dangler

For Canadian singer-songwriter David Myles, time is always of the essence. The musician’s songs transcend decades, genres, and influences. Known as an “acoustic guitar crooner,” Myles does not let any label restrict him, as he explained in his Craft interview. … Continue reading →

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Tim Dorsey and the coconut cowboy

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Doug Dangler

Coconut Cowboy is the 19th installment of New York Times Bestseller Tim Dorsey’s serial killer series, but don’t let that genre label fool you. Dorsey’s lethal central character, Serge A. Storms, prefers to be called a “sequential killer.” Where serial killers are … Continue reading →

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Fergus Bordewich: Congress is historically contentious

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Doug Dangler

Career politicians, backroom deals, and Congressional contention are not exclusive to today’s political landscape. As author and historian Fergus M. Bordewich would be quick to point out, “the great American tradition of political trench warfare” was just as prevalent early … Continue reading →

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The Steel Wheels: leaving home is never easy

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Doug Dangler

For Trent Wagler and The Steel Wheels, “Winter is Coming” and it doesn’t have anything to do with Game of Thrones. The band’s most recent album, Leave Some Things Behind, was released in April of 2015 and focuses on the … Continue reading →

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Stephen Takacs: how do I fit this camera into my Kia?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Doug Dangler

After being gifted 30 rolls of the now discontinued Kodachrome film, photographer Stephen Takacs set out to capture images of businesses impacted by the digital photo transition. His cross-country journey started in Portland and ended in Parsons, KS at the … Continue reading →

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