EdiToon
by Rick Baldwin
Refreshing For Spring You may have noticed as you've browsed through the pages of The Pulse this week that some things look a bit different. With the coming of Spring, we've decided to do some spring cleaning and freshen up the place a bit, so to speak. Since The Pulse was founded eleven years ago, we have always striven to stay on the forefront of newspaper design. Styles change, typefaces change, what people want read and see change, and we have to change with the times. So, we are quite proud (and a bit nervous) to present the fresh new look
of The Pulse to you this week. All of your favorite columnists will still be with us—Alex Teach, Dr. Rick, Sandy Kurtz, Mike Dobbs—and all of the excellent writers and reviewers you've come to rely on for the best coverage of arts, music, movies and more will still be here as well. In fact, we've also expanded our coverage of musics, arts and film to better serve you, the reader. And we are also welcoming back to our pages the talents of editorial cartoonist Rick Baldwin, a long time local favorite. We hope you enjoy the fresh look.
IN THIS ISSUE
Michelle Richards Our cover story this week—about all things wine—is written by a newcomer to our pages, someone who knows a lot about wine, Michelle Richards. Michelle is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Along with hosting wine tastings for
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John DeVore local organizations, she is the sommelier and a manager at St. John's Restaurant and St. John's Meeting Place. Michelle crafted well-received wine events such as Daring Pairings and Canvas & Decanter. She also created and implemented wine education programs at St. John's Restaurant, St. John's Meeting Place, and Alleia. You can contact her by email at mlrichards1@gmail.com
Film writer John DeVore has spent a significant portion of his life in dark theaters. From an early age, he was drawn to strong storytelling brought to life through the magic of the silver screen. With degrees in both literature and education, John has keen
insight into critical theory and a genuine desire to educate audiences on the finer points of film appreciation. His favorite films transcend genre—quality storytelling and respect for the intelligence of the audience will win him over every time. When not watching and writing about film, John spends his time writing his own stories and exposing his children to the wonders of movie magic.
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