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‘You couldn’t watch it, the dog dies’

It’s no secret that I love murder shows and horror movies. Ever since I was old enough to appreciate a good story, I’ve been drawn to the drama of human suffering. Sad documentaries, slasher films, true crime podcasts, books with a dead body in chapter 1 — whatever the medium, if people are devastated in it, I’m down. But do not, under any circumstances, expect me to watch/read/listen to anything where an animal is harmed. And definitely not if one dies. This rule goes back even further than my preoccupation with human hardship. I remember as a child my ...

Can’t wrap my mind around all this guilt-free eating

Pointing, I asked Dan about the source of a rouge red spot at his waist. “What did you get on your new shirt?” I wondered. “Huh,” he said, looking down, thumbing at it a little. “I have no idea.” Seeing as how the conversation wasn’t exactly scintillating, we both just went back to watching TV. “Oh, wait,” he piped up a few minutes later. “I forgot, they had donuts at my meeting earlier and I ate a couple raspberry jelly ones. Totally spaced it. That must be it.” He turned his attention back to the TV once again, while I was left staring ...

Some new stuff hitting the boob-tube, as my mom would say

COMMENTARY I know a ton of people are still reeling over the end of “Game of Thrones.” I am not one of those people. Aside from the finale — seen only because I happened to be in the room when it was playing — I never watched a single episode. So, unlike many of my friends (and, it ...

Weekend away offers chance to get back in the book groove

I love to read. All my life, it’s been my No. 1 hobby, among the first things I list when asked about my passions. There have been, on many occasions, entire weekends where I do little else — eschewing any and all intrusions (all that pesky talking, eating and bathing) to devour multiple ...

Jenny Wilson Trio, Marc Harshman perform together Saturday at MAC

MORGANTOWN — The Jenny Wilson Trio will perform a jazz concert, “Sound Color Words,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC). Made up of Jenny Wilson on piano and vocals, Nathan Wilson on bass, and Evan Lintz on drums, the area trio will be accompanied by West Virginia poet ...

Folklife Center in Fairmont seeks docents

MORGANTOWN — The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center is seeking volunteers to serve as docents for folklife center tours. The docents will provide tours and information about center exhibits to school groups and other visitors. Docents are usually people with flexible ...