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"Reflections Of Less Than A Decade" by Gerrett Conover
After much contemplation, I have decided to use the space for my first column to reflect upon my life and experiences over the seven years that have passed since Frigid Ember was spawned during a phone conversation in September of 1998. As someone who generally has a difficult time with openness and exposing vulnerabilities, this will likely prove a daunting task... (Read column)

"Confessions From My Broken American Heart" by Tim Shea
The other day I informed my boss that I planned to take a Friday off that was a traditional day of rest for most Americans: the venerable Veterans Day. Of course, the only real veteran I know is my grandfather whom in his mentally decaying state probably didn’t even know it was November... (Read column)

"Shrimp Cocktail" by Joel Bernstein
Ah, finally time for me to get on the ol’ soapbox and bitch and moan about hip-hop. Now mind you this is just my way of expressing tough love. I love hip-hop, therefore, I can make fun of it and hate on it to no end. This is my way of saying “why do you make me hurt you”... (Read column)


"In Boston Serpents Whisper At The Cold" by Chris Bock
I moved back to Boston in June 2004 to attend Graduate School and in it feels smaller than in the 1990's. I lived, in the late '90's, in a one bedroom off Mass Ave. a few ... (Read column)