I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of my Summer Reading Series. Part 2 has ten more excellent suggestions for your summer reading pleasure. Please let me know which of these turn out to be your favorites. I look forward to hearing from you! Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout - This … [Read more...] about Summer Reading – Part 2
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Summer Reading – Part 1
There's something about summer that just screams "BOOKS!" to me. I've gone through dozens to find you the best of the season and, because there are so many good ones, I'm going to extend this theme. For the next three weeks, I'll be sending you one Summer Reading newsletter each … [Read more...] about Summer Reading – Part 1
Book ‘Em
Here are two great books to give for Father’s Day – because then you can borrow them back! In his first novel, “The Enthusiast,” journalist Charlie Haas offers a fascinating look into the slices of life that make up our American pie. The insightful and creative story centers … [Read more...] about Book ‘Em
Check Your Balls
Women know the importance of doing monthly self-exams, but men apparently need a video titled “Check Your Balls” to, uh, get on the ball. No man should die from testicular cancer, and The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation (named after the Emmy Award-winning sportscaster … [Read more...] about Check Your Balls
Recycled Tie and Shirt Wallets
I take back everything I’ve everything said about suits and ties being boring, after seeing these unique wallets from Laura Skelton. Handmade from thrift-store pinstripe suits and silk ties (no worries – they’re in excellent condition and fresh as a daisy), each wallet … [Read more...] about Recycled Tie and Shirt Wallets
Child’s Play
Tired of video gamers getting such a bad rap, the industry decided to band together and form its own charity. Last year alone, Child’s Play – the gamers’ charity – raised almost $1.5 million dollars in donated toys, games, books and cash for sick children around the … [Read more...] about Child’s Play
Photo-opoly
Everything’s more fun when it’s personal – including Monopoly! Wouldn’t you be more motivated to win if you could land on that cute little bed and breakfast you stayed at in Tuscany or the five star Paris hotel where you celebrated your birthday? Photo-opoly gives you the … [Read more...] about Photo-opoly
Just Give
Who do you think is going to win "American Idol" tonight? I love what Kris Allen did with "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Heartless," but Adam Lambert - well, he's in a league of his own. My hometown boy has been an inspiration to so many viewers that … [Read more...] about Just Give