ESSAY: On Masculinity

ESSAY: On Masculinity

By Tom Robotham Male and female represent the two sides of the great radical dualism. But, in fact, they are perpetually passing into one another. Fluid hardens to solid, solid rushes to fluid. There is no wholly masculine man, no purely feminine woman.  – Margaret...
ESSAY: On Masculinity

ESSAY: Daily News

By Tom Robotham Recently, I sat on a panel—convened at Old Dominion University—to talk about the state of journalism. I was impressed by the students in attendance. They struck me as bright, and they seemed to be knowledgeable about current events. That said, they...
Revved Up Rick Mersel Has Book Ready to Go

Revved Up Rick Mersel Has Book Ready to Go

(Rick Mersel shares some insights into his new book at Chicho’s Backstage Cafe.) By Jeff Maisey As you might imagine, Rick Mersel has lived an exciting life thus far.  Born in Norfolk, Mersel has now spent most of his life in the music business, opening the popular...