View from the Top

On the Cover: Departure, a digitally manipulated illustration designed by Vladimir Zimakof.

Esteemed Reader: Jason Stern on the importance of intentional beginnings.
Letters: Praise for Chronogram from a fellow publisher.

Backbone
Lucid Dreaming: Fact or Fiction? Beth E. Wilson and the local art scene.

Life in the Balance: Cleaning Green. By Susan Piperato.
Frankly Speaking: Odin's Last Days. Frank Crocitto remembers an airedale.
Ear Whacks: Vassar Clements profile, CD Reviews, Nightlife Notes.

Quarter to Three: Bridal Monkey. Musings by Sparrow.
Planet Waves : A Plausible Theory. By Eric Francis. Plus Horoscopes.

Literary Supplement
Short Story: Jakey, Get Out of the Buggy by Betsy Robinson.
Short Story: Oatmeal by Cathleen Bell.

Essay: Raking the Muck: Revealing Corporate America by Pauline Uchmanowicz.
Essay: A Meditation on Owning Books by Brian K. Mahoney.

Author Profile: Pauline Uchmanowicz profiles novelist Emily Barton.
Book Reviews : The scoop on local releases.
Poetica: Local poets contribute.

News & Politics
The United States Military Machine: Dr. Joel Kovel analyzes the United States military-industrial complex.

Focus on Development: Awosting Reserve: Lorna Tychostup reports on a luxury housing development proposal in Gardiner.



Peace is Patriotic: Lorna Tychostup's photos of the January 18 peace rally.
The Briefing Room: The Indian Point evacuation plan is found lacking by county officials.

Community Notebook
Our Community, Our News:
Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra, Hudson Valley Anti-Smoking Legislation.

Tastings

Chef's Spotlight: Kevin Katz of the Red Onion shares his recipe for
Sauteed Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Ragout.

The Art of Business


The Stories Behind Local Commerce: Blessed are the Cheesemakers

Whole Living Guide

The Art of Sexploration: Sharon Nichols reports on Sheri Winston's holistic sexuality workshops.

Parting Shot

Leica Photographer, a gelatin silver print by Andreas Feininger.