In case you hadn't noticed, the world ends today. Paul Staley looks at calendars and time.

Mike Newland finds that when ancient peoples had a feast, it was to connect themselves to a complicated world.

Jill Selvaggio recalls her mother's lifelong search for a second perfect eggroll.

Do gays and lesbians have political power? Clyde Wadsworth says the Supreme Court's gay marriage decision could depend on the answer.

Karen Hester objects to garish billboards that will grace the landing of the swank new Bay Bridge.