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March 2009 in Black LambVolume 7, Number 3 — March 2009March 1st, 2009 In our cover article, Rank heresy, Owen Alexander takes “an irreverent look at four lionized modern artists.” In Under the weather, our page 2 feature, Londoner Gillian Wilce says that “the only thing certain about London’s climate is its uncertainty.” Ian Archer tells a story of fishing to get over a broken heart in A way back.
Posted by: The Editors February 2009 in Black LambVolume 7, Number 2 — February 2009February 1st, 2009 The All-Music Issue In our cover article, Terry Ross recounts his history as the world’s only One-Man Audience for contemporary classical music. In our page two feature, Coda, Ian Archer describes the end of his career as a professional musician. In My career in music, Dean Suess recalls hilarious experiences singing at weddings and funerals.
Posted by: The Editors January 2009 in Black LambVolume 7, Number 1 — January 2009January 1st, 2009 The Sixth Anniversary Issue In our cover article for this Sixth Anniversary Issue, Don’t look back, Terry Ross examines and cautions against a futile emotion: regret. In our page two feature, Three feet under, Leslie Russell recalls vividly and fondly a family feast. Ed Goldberg wishes Black Lamb and his editor well on the magazine’s birthday in L’chaim.
Posted by: The Editors December 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 12 — December 2008December 1st, 2008 In our cover article for this issue, Looking ahead, Terry Ross acknowledges that although newspapers and libraries may soon be obsolete, some things will continue. In our page two feature, Burn, barrel, burn, Greg Roberts documents his own small contribution to global pollution. Toby Tompkins holds forth on the American bison in Fubbalo.
Posted by: The Editors November 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 11 — November 2008November 1st, 2008 The All-God Issue In our cover article for this issue, Terry Ross argues that all religions are not equal. In our page two feature, Stop crime in its tracks, Greg Roberts advocates putting the fear of God back into criminals. Bud Gardner remembers the first church he knew in Gods’ house.
Posted by: The Editors October 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 10 — October 2008October 1st, 2008 In our cover article for this first issue of autumn, A good cup, Greg Roberts reveals that making good coffee is “not rocket science.” In our p. 2 feature, Gillian Wilce takes a Bird’s eye view of the city where she lives, London. Former pentitentiary inmate Dean Suess reveals some Notes from inside sent from a friend still in the joint. Ed Goldberg reflects on satire and comedy in Laughter, a lost art.
Posted by: The Editors September 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 9 — September 2008September 1st, 2008 The All-Science Issue In our cover article for this All-Science Issue, Terry Ross admits that he’s forgotten all the science he ever knew. In our p. 2 feature, A golden age remembered, Rebecca Owen recalls a time when science could change the world. Ed Goldberg praises science for its rejection of nonsense in Indistinguishable from magic.
Posted by: The Editors August 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 8 — August 2008August 1st, 2008 In our cover article, Zoo story, editor Terry Ross urges an end to confining wild animals for human entertainment. In our p. 2 feature, The joy of quitting, Gillian Wilce celebrates the freedom of walking out of the theatre before the play is finished. Ed Goldberg offers a hilarious introduction to an imaginary book in Uncorrected proof, and then writes a heartfelt obituary for Elias Bates, a k a Bo Diddley, who died June 9 at age 79.
Posted by: The Editors July 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 7 — July 2008July 1st, 2008 The All-Psychology Issue This All-Psychology Issue starts with the description of an insidious condition afflicting millions: Lost World Syndrome. In our page 2 feature, Stupid & Psyche, Cervine Kauffman urges women not to become emotional cripples. Rebecca Owen proposes an exciting new television program in You heard it here first! In Oogy boogly witch doctors Greg Roberts contends that the discipline of psychology has not produced anything worth thinking about.
Posted by: The Editors June 2008 in Black LambVolume 6, Number 6 — June 2008June 1st, 2008 In our the cover story Greg Roberts (The Last Restaurant) describes the end of dining out in America. Rebecca Owen, in our p. 2 feature (Her own version), tells how her mother dealt with the truth. Gillian Wilce (p. 3) reflects on leaving home for foreign countries (Here & There). Elizabeth Hart (p. 3) remembers when she came face to face with Joni Mitchell and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (Both sides now). Leslie Russell (Time out, p. 4) advocates taking time when you can.
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