The Humor Cure: Three Satirical Tales from Woody Allen

You may have a lot of opinions about Woody Allen as a persona and an actor; whether they be good, bad, or no opinion at all, if you have not experienced his satirical writings, as a literature-lover I can safely say you are missing out. Although…

How to Spot a Dancer

As October 1st, World Ballet Day passes again for another year, so it only seems fitting to write another article about dance. The average Joe probably didn't have a huge red circle around October 1st on his calendar, but for dancers around…

Five Things You Can Learn From Reading Primo Levi

We are what we are: each one of us, even the peasant, even the most modest artisan, is a researcher, has always been that.—Primo Levi   It goes without saying, whether you agree with his point of view or not, Primo Levi has had…

Is Etiquette Still Relevant?

Etiquette...not a word we hear often.  My grandmother doesn't even use it anymore.  What is it? Where has it gone and does it even matter?  I remember flipping through a Miss Manners book once and laughing at all the funny rules; were people…