Article Roundup 1.13

Happy Friday! It is sunny here in Philly after crazy fog last night and crazy windy rain this morning. I may even drag my a$$ to a coffee shop today to do some writing, look for jobs, and drink chai tea lattes. Maybe I'll even bring my camera along to take some pictures. Woo! As per usual, here are some articles for you.

Not Even George Lucas Has an Easy Time Getting Movie for a Film When It Has an All Black Cast

Art Review: Philadelphia Stories
(those of you in Philly want to go with me?)

Do We Still Need Books?
(cool video included...and to answer the question, yes.)

Why Am I Afraid to Write African American Characters?

Tuscon school district to dismantle its ethnic studies after state ordered cut in funding

Is Yoga for Narcissists?
(have to admit that I am a little tired of the discussions about yoga since last week's NYTimes article...especially since it made me wonder if I am in danger of a stroke (don't they know hypochondriacs practice yoga and read the NYTimes too?)...but perhaps you'd like to read six more opinions...I'll admit, I only read three)

And in honor of my play (for those of you that have read it),
William Faulkner's Mint Julep Recipe.
(I've never had a mint julep, in part because it is a little weird to me that people visit plantations and sip on mint juleps. I don't know...but maybe I'll try it.)