From the French foundry Plain Text, this publication is making way for judgment-free experimentation. Featuring essays, ...

Pasadena Folk Music Society: Two duos perform, Joselyn and Don and the Odd Birds, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Doors open, 6:45 p.m.

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.