I’m so glad Will Smith is nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Concussion — not just because he really brings Dr. Bennet Omalu to life, but because that recognition may encourage more people to go and see this vitally important movie that the NFL is hoping you’ll ignore or write off simply as…
One thing our Viking River Cruise through Germany had in common with the Christmas Markets we visited along the way was that they both gave food a starring role. In case you missed it — or just to get in the right mood for what you’re about to see — you may want to take…
Visiting the Christmas Markets in Europe has always been a bucket list item for us. So when Viking offered us our choice of a second cruise — we fell in love with them on a cruise through the South of France earlier this year — we unhesitatingly booked Germany after Thanksgiving so we could finally…
I got an email from Whole Foods Market this afternoon, letting me know that all of the yummy treats above are on sale this weekend for $5 or less. Because I would do anything for you, my wonderful readers — and because I had a sudden craving for chocolate — I grabbed my car keys…
One of my favorite events of the year is the annual Words Alive author luncheon. Last year, I got to listen to — and talk to! — Anna Quindlen, and previous keynotes have included big names from Alice Hoffman and Chris Bohjalian to Jane Smiley and Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Words Alive is a fantastic non-profit organization…
