Late on Sunday night, many Alabamians received the troubling news that severe weather was headed their way. Whispers and worries reminiscent of last April's tornadoes played through many minds as the night wore on. Sure enough, at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, January 23, tragedy struck once again, killing three people and injuring hundreds more.

The Magic Math's debut release is not only a highly notable record, but also a highly unorthodox one - A double-EP, comprised of six songs on the first EP (The Magic Math Humbly Suggest "Living is a Miracle"), and eight tunes on the second (Even More Humbly Suggest).

ABC, CBS, NBC and other news stations are proudly welcoming our soldiers home from Iraq with a "Thanks for your service." It is great and refreshing to hear good news on the TV. Many families are thrilled and filled with gratitude to have their loved ones coming home.

When I was eleven, my family moved to Pamplona, Spain for two years. A life changing event in many ways... all the children in my family are more or less bi-lingual, and another may be what we do when we get sick... Last week I felt a cold coming on.

There's a juxtaposition between the lyrics and melody in the music of Delicate Cutters that draws in the listener and keeps them enthralled for one or two albums' worth (a great way to spend a few hours if you're on Spotify).

I will never forget the time Bunny and I traveled to Paris together. I know I spent some time on arrival in that ville `eternelle with my amie personnelle, but things were still in a bit of a fog right then for a spell. That is because we took the trip not long after 9-11.

EL BARRIO, newly opened in the Loft District on Second Avenue North, is absolutely the most exciting new restaurant I've been to in months.