“There’s nothing practical about the mind’s meanderings,” the father says to his son in a book I once read.

Greek mythology supplies us with the story of Narcissus.

As the battle over government spending rages across the country, especially near here in Sacramento, one of the standard charges levied against folks on the right is that they – well, we – are beholden to big business.

I’m a twin. I like movies. But I don’t like twins in movies.

Artist: Salt N Pepa Album: Icon – Salt N Pepa Label: Island Rating: 5 Salt N Pepa, one of the most legendary female rap groups of the ’90s hip-hop era, makes a comeback with an album of their greatest hits, reminding the new and unaware generation to “get up on this.” While considered the First […]

In a market stuffed with auto-tuned tracks that have all begun to sound the same, Lupe Fiasco’s highly anticipated follow-up to his celebrated Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool (2007) proves that the wait was worth it.

Love, what is it good for? Absolutely everything – especially if it’s Corinne Bailey Rae singing about it.

Who to watch: Brett Morgan has edged his way to the top of the Aggie batting order.

What are some easy things I can do around the house to go green?

110310_fe_artsweek.cHeadline: ArtsweekLayercake: March 10, 2011By ROBIN MIGDOLTHIS WEEK IN DAVIS: Yan Jun; Beer Geeks beer tasting and digital art installation; Hefty ThighYan JunTonight, 8 p.m., freeTCS Building (Art Annex)http://www.getitlouder.com/UserFiles/Image/curator/yan_jun.jpgBeer Geeks beer tasting and digital art installationFriday, 6 p.m., $1/5Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St.http://www.ewbdavis.net/images/coop_logo.jpgHefty ThighFriday, 8 p.m., $5TCS Building (Art Annex)http://femfilmfest.ucdavis.edu/images/uploads/webmain_graphic.jpgMUSICYan JunTonight, 8 p.m., freeTCS […]

Softball: Last week, the Aggies seemed to be on a freefall, having lost five straight games and six of their last nine.

TODAY: Challah for Hunger: Baking a Difference; Summer Abroad Info Session: Turkey