In this stirring account of a teacher and his twelve students tucked away in the mountains of Vermont, educator Tal Birdsey fervently documents the founding year of his small junior high school with wit and humility. Part memoir, part meditation on the power of art and poetry, and part criticism of standardized education, A Room … Continue reading Hey, Teach!
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Tell Me Your Story
The memoir is rapidly becoming the literary form of our time. Hundreds of thousands of people, from teenagers to octogenarians, are seeking out personal narrative. One reason for the memoir’s popularity is our deep need to explore the age-old questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where can I find meaning in my life?But … Continue reading Tell Me Your Story
The Local Scene
Many of you have paused near the register and admired our selection of postcards from local artist Adam Turman. They're colorful pictures of local landmarks, including the Midtown Exchange building, the Lake Harriet trolley, and the Varsity Theater.Adam recently dropped off more postcards, including two new images; one is shown above. See more at adamturman.com … Continue reading The Local Scene
Musings from Magers and Quinn 