Month: February 2006

Last month, on the 33d anniversary of Roe v. Wade, protestors and celebrators flooded Washington. The protestors called themselves pro-life; the celebrators called themselves pro-choice. Both felt strongly about legalized abortion. Although I, like those

The most important asset to the frugal drinker is without a doubt the dive bar. Dive bars, for the unfamiliar, are bars with cheap drinks and decorum to match. A true dive bar will generally

So it’s that time of year again, when red is every girl’s favorite color and stocks for greeting card companies skyrocket. Tonight, when your loved one pulls out that “story of us” scrapbook they’ve worked

Now that it’s Valentine’s Day, many singles might be searching for a film that expresses the holiday’s spirit. Cinema can be a cathartic medium, a temporary escape from the conundrums of daily life. Three of

Every February, we celebrate a day in the name of St. Valentine with candies, chocolates, flowers and gifts. To many, Valentine’s Day is just another costly holiday following Christmas. This year, while you may be