5 Times That Disease Unexpectedly Changed American History
Diseases in America have affected everything from slavery to the economy of Colorado. Its consequences were often surprising.
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DREAMING OF LIFE BEYOND 2020
As this remarkable year begins to wind down, many of us are dreaming of going back to “normal” in the new year. With the holidays fast approaching, we are starting to get the traveling bug again. That wanderlust feeling is the inspiration for our new “Ombre travel art” collection. With their simple design and vibrant colors, […]
News of the Week: Hurricane Names, the Best Albums of All Time, and 60 Years of The Flintstones
In the news for the week ending September 24, 2020, are too many hurricanes, too many albums, never enough coffee, and much more.
Wit’s End: Oh, Give Me A Home Where the Buffalo Roam
Thinking of packing up and fleeing the city? Welcome to the concept of strategic relocation.
Ten Miles from the Ferry Landing
“She said, ‘This farm is my church, and my chickens are my friends.’ What a crazy old woman!”
News of the Week: Social Distancing, Bubble Wrap Art, and Everybody’s in the Kitchen with Julia
In the news for the week ending August 14, 2020, are breakfast mac & cheese, ‘pop’ art, Phil Collins, great recipes by Julia Child, and much more.
How a Mexican Dictator Helped Invent Chewing Gum
After being deposed, the Mexican dictator arrived in New York City hoping to make a quick buck. His efforts led to the chewing gum.
Review: The Outpost — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
The Outpost, based on true events in Afghanistan, is as serious and visceral a war film as you will find.
News of the Week: Mr. Spock’s Salute, Tom Hanks’s New Film, and How Cracker Jack Got Its Name
In the news for the week ending June 19, 2020, are the return of tennis, soap operas, and the Oscars, plus Father’s Day recipes, Tom Hanks, and more.
The Case of the Return of Perry Mason
Through novels, radio, TV, and new HBO series, fiction’s greatest lawyer continues his legacy.
News of the Week: The Isolation Expert, the End of Handshakes, and the Return of the Milkman
In the news for the week ending April 17, 2020, are the disappearance of handshakes, the return of milkmen, the absence of emoji, the abundance of bad habits, and more.
Cartoons: Marital Malaise
If you’ve been spending a lot of EXTRA time with your spouse lately, you’ll appreciate these vintage cartoons of marital (dis)harmony.
Global Garage Sale: The Evolution of the Secondhand Market
For decades, the collectibles market made sense; demand for unique things outpaced supply, so the price went up. What’s changed is our very notion of what’s unique and precious.
News of the Week: Minimal Tech, Mr. Sandman, and Mrs. Dash Loses the “Mrs.”
Before we unplug, Bob Sassone takes a look at Millennial Brits, James Lipton and other news.
News of the Week: February Blues, Cursing in Virginia, and How to Make a Chilly Night a Chili Night
In the news for the week ending February 28, 2020, are McCandles, Girl Scout cookies, lunch counters, chocolate chili, Super Tuesday, and more.
Bring Back the Dinner Party
The two most important components of a dinner party are food and people, and these can be provided in manners both creative and inspiring without spending a fortune.