DECEMBER 2001

VIEW FROM THE TOP
On the Cover • Night Sky Brooklyn, a xerox transfer and enamel on canvas by Renee Piechocke.
Esteemed Reader • Jason Stern talks to himself.
Letters • Praise and condemnation.

sedden by sparrow I illustration by thomas mcdonough

ROOM FOR A VIEW
Visioning Afganistan: An Unexpected Light Jason Elliot, author of An Unexpected Light, describes conditions in Afghanistan.
Editorial: Attempts to Silence the Doves Lorna Tychostup calls for a new kind of patriotism.
Latest Victim of Terrorism: The Bill of Rights
Todd Paul reads the fine print in the USA Patriot Act.
News & Views: Short Takes, Updates & Calls to Action Terrorism-related detentions, Presidential papers blockage and corporate welfare.

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK
Bulletin Board of the Intriguing, Edifying & Entertaining • Public Art Recall in Hyde Park, Classical Guitars in Gardiner, Filmmaking Post-9/11.

BACKBONE
Lucid Dreaming • Romancing the Stone. Beth Elaine Wilson on sculptor Lily Ente.
Frankly Speaking • My Grandma & Grandpa. Frank Crocitto recalls Christmas.
Ear Whacks • Outloud Dreamer profile, CD reviews, Nightlife Notes.
Quarter to Three • Sedden. Sparrow on flag buying, the Lone Ranger and more.
Planet Waves • The Toxic Casino. By Eric Francis. Plus horoscopes.
Poetica • Poems by Prasenjit Maiti, Bernard Muller, normal and Alan Sondheim.

CHEF'S SPOTLIGHT
Chef Samir Hrichi of Ship to Shore shares his recipe for Pan Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb Crusted with Coriander & Cumin.

THE ART OF BUSINESS
The Stories Behind Local Commerce • Body of Truth, J.B. Peel Coffee Roasters, Small Businesses and the Internet.

THE GIFTED GIVER
The Gifted Giver • Twelve gifting sugestions from Amanda Bader.

IWHOLE LIVING GUIDE
Recipes for Winter: Immune System Boosters Dylana Accolla explains how to effectively transition into winter with herbs and teas.

PARTING SHOT
Emma on the Beach, a B&W print by Roy Gumpel.

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