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A father of five, with a sixth on the way, reviews a new book for expectant dads and finds that nurturing a loving family is never by the book. Story
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Sunday Journal
Denial: the mature man's workout
Young actor has luxury of choice
At 27, Patrick Wilson is nominated for a Tony and up for another major Broadway role. Stay in New York or head for the comforts of California? Tough call.

Classical File
MACDOWELL: PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1 & 2, STEPHEN PRUTSMAN, PIANO (NAXOS)
Audio Files
MISSY ELLIOTT, MISS E . . . SO ADDICTIVE (ELEKTRA) So Addictive is the third and finest album from hip hop's reigning queen, Missy -- we used to call her "Misdemeanor" -- Elliott. As on her smash debut Supa Dupa Fly and Da Real World, its less engaging follow-up, Missy is again in cahoots with pal and producer Timbaland, whose seamless, mellifluous, funky beats partner perfectly with Missy's free-flowing rap. And Missy can sing, too. Check out that soprano on Scream a.k.a. Itchin'.
Arts Talk
Celebrating women in arts
Cable is the good life
With strikes averted, the networks actually have new shows to offer this summer. That's not the good news.
Cable: the good life
For an Oscar-winning screenwriter who deplores the formulaic, commercial constraints of the networks, HBO is a heavenly home for a quirky new show.
Let there be lots of music
Concerts both pop and operatic, cabaret shows, even a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol -- Tampa Bay Performing Art Center's 2001-02 season offers special treats for music lovers.
Staying with a winning hand
Ruth Eckerd Hall announces the first segment of its 2001-02 season, with few surprises. But, the schedule is just what the north Pinellas audience ordered.