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Blessings counted
On the rare occasions when La Cieca has an issue with a commenter or commenters on this site, she has only to remind herself that things could be a whole lot worse.
Tell us: What was the best of 2025?
Tell us: What was the best of 2025?
Tell us: What was the best of 2025?
Parterre Box concludes the thrilling first year of Talk of the Town by inviting your lightning rod opinions on several more categories of operatic argumentation.
Parterre Box concludes the thrilling first year of Talk of the Town by inviting your lightning rod opinions on several more categories of operatic argumentation.
Two out of two fussbudgets agree…
“Anna Netrebko must state her position on gay rights in Russia”
Cover to cover
La Cieca (pictured) is thrilled to announce the debut of a new online book club hosted by Norman Lebrecht of “Slipped Disc” fame.
Bernie Williams and Jonathan Tetelman take over Carnegie Hall for one night.
Bernie Williams and Jonathan Tetelman take over Carnegie Hall for one night.
Bernie Williams and Jonathan Tetelman take over Carnegie Hall for one night.
You’ll be fine.
You’ll be fine.
Left of Center
Settling scores