Daphne Butler, a summertime peach herself, just loves the fall. “I love the soft breezes, warm, but not hot; sun, clear skies – and the grey days too! The skies in the early morning and evening are amazing. Most of…
Oscar Mayer recently announced the launch of its “totally real dating app” called Sizzl: “In love, as it is in bacon, it’s important to be discerning when selecting your perfect match and to never settle for less than the best.” …
Each September, University School of Nashville hosts the Fall Book Frenzy, a used book and media sale and school fundraiser that is also open to the community. Hardbacks sell for $3 and paperbacks for $1-2. This year, I’ll be donating…
Julie Frist has nerves of steel. You have to keep your cool when you’re taking flying lessons. There’s a premium on a steady hand – and steady mind – when you’re a competitive golfer (she played at Yale). You’ve got…
Jonathan Evison fronted the Seattle punk rock band March of Crimes in his youth, and other members of the band went on to join Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Evison has found a different kind of stage. The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, a…
“When it comes to menopause/depression tips, why do typical lists of ‘solutions’ always look like activities one would do at a Finnish Christian work-study camp for moderately slow children? Why is it always: Sing! Clean out your closets! Organize your…
The NFL kicks off its regular season today. If you’re a fan – and even if you’re not – you might consider reading Derrick Coleman Jr.’s terrific memoir, No Excuses: Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams (written…
Ellen Gaintner reports today from the trenches of youth on the New York Times bestseller Modern Romance, by Aziz Ansari. Ansari, a comedian, sold out Madison Square Garden twice and has over five and a half million Twitter followers. Modern…
August wore me out with her pushy back-to-school demands. September instead is my gentleman caller, inviting me out for some lovely and inspiring fall evenings. Why yes, September, I’m available! I’d be so delighted to join you for one of…