The Southern Festival of Books is really something to be proud of – one of the best in the country – and I’ll be running a post a day from now through the Festival to let you know what’s lined up….
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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…
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…
***I inadvertently sent a double helping of Bacon today. Martha Ivester’s post was the only one I intended to run. Please forgive the extra serving today!!*** Two distinguished American authors have recently passed away – Kent Haruf and James Salter. Their…
My Inner Bon Vivant often has to play second fiddle to those divas Responsibility and Anxiety… but not always. (Oh dear – am I sounding like E.L. James?) I’m dropping everything this Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 to go to…