View from the Top

On the Cover:Calla Lily #1 by Vincent Vallarino.
Esteemed Reader: Jason Stern cultivates an abhorrence of emptiness and falsity.

Conversation: Graphic arts guru Milton Glaser talks with Beth E. Wilson.



Letters: The flight of the Flying Saucer: Artists and patrons remember.

Backbone

Lucid Dreaming: Material Vision. Beth E. Wilson reviews the local art scene.



Life in the Balance: The Drive to Lower Emissions. Susan Piperato on biodisesel.
Frankly Speaking: Those Grapes. Frank Crocitto wanders among the vines.

Ear Whacks: Interview with Ian Anderson, CD Reviews, Nightlife Notes.

Quarter to Three: Ode to Mark Savage. By Sparrow. "Portrait on a Stamp," more.
Planet Waves : New Paltz PCBs, Volume 11. By Eric Francis. Plus Horoscopes.
Poetica: Poems by Rachel Arnold, Chris Carolei, Simone Felice, Roger Whitson.

Whole Living Guide

Mindful Preparation for Surgery: By Don Cohen



Cartoon

Placebo Monthly: Johnny Skeleton Boy. By Jim D.C.

Feature
Mama is a Four-Letter Word: An excerpt from Chris Sumberg's Goodbye Mother: From Shadow to Darkfall.
Darmstadt Homeless Shelter: Susan Piperato reports on Family of Woodstock's new shelter in Kingston.

Room for a View
Special Report: What Happened to the Superfund?: Todd Paul examines the toxic legislative stalemate on the state and federal levels.

Commentary: Bush Planned Regime Change in Iraq: Neil Mackay reports that Bush planned an Iraq attack before the 2000 election.
Editorial: The Selling of the War on Iraq: Todd Paul wonders when the American citizen was reduced to mere consumer.
News and Views: Earth to Bush; Mirror of Truth Tour; Local Peace Groups.

Community Notebook

Our Community, Our News: Torch, Russian Musicians in Woodstock, Faux Flowers, Women's Studies Conference.

Tastings

Chef's Spotlight: Tim Celuch of the Northern Spy Cafe shares his recipe for North African Vegetable Stew.

The Art of Business


The Stories Behind Local Commerce: Mala Hoffman visits R&F Handmade Paints;Amanda Bader examines credit unions, an alternative to banking..

Parting Shot

Wooden Church, SE, a gelatin silver print by Walker Evans.