POSTS BY Laura Johnson Dahlke
Laura Johnson Dahlke teaches online English courses for Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska, and writes critical and creative work. She has a master's degree in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha ('03) and a master of fine arts in creative nonfiction from Antioch University Los Angeles ('05). She has lived in West Ghent for one year with her family.
A Taste of Brazil: O Jardim
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
O Jardim’s menu reflects the eclectic influence of Brazil’s cuisine via immigrants from Germany, Italy, Japan, the Middle East and other countries.
Tim Kasher: How Did We End up Here?
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
“We must fight off the dullness of adulthood.”
What’s Cost Got to Do with It?
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
In Hampton Roads, a marriage license costs $30 and a Justice of the Peace union another $50. An unassuming, idealistic and naďve man and woman can bind their lives together legally for the same price as dinner and a movie.
Food Review: Simply Thai is Simply Good
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
Although it doesn’t have the makings of a legendary joint, Simply Thai in Chesapeake lives up to its name in being simple, traditional and flavorful.
“Staying in bed shouting, ‘Oh God!’ does not constitute going to church.”
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
This message displayed on Central Baptist Church’s sign in Ghent caught my eye while driving down Colley. Presumably, it was supposed to. I should be a church go-er, it implies; its guilt-striking message to loom on my conscience (or my headboard) until I do.
Why Was This Family Denied Entrance to Mallory Country Club?
By Laura Johnson Dahlke
We’ll give you one guess.
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