Dec 1st, 2008 · Ann Patchett first read The Ambassadors — that notoriously opaque Henry James novel — at the suggestion of a good friend. Little did she know she was about to discover "the literary equivalent of a religious text."
Dec 1st, 2008 · Residents of San Francisco can give their city a Christmas present — a tree. The city, Friends of the Urban Forest and SF Environment are selling potted trees. After Christmas, the trees can be left on the street for pickup and planting. The spindly young trees aren't terribly traditional — one is a southern magnolia. Presumably the holiday spirit can be found in celebrating a greener Christmas.
Dec 1st, 2008 · During a time when many Americans are tightening our belts, we may have to loosen them a bit for the holidays, especially when it's time to have guests over. But as cookbook author Nigella Lawson says, "You entertain to see your friends. You're not opening a restaurant."
Nov 28th, 2008 · Devin Friedman, a senior correspondent for GQ magazine and a self-described "nice white boy," wanted to break the bonds of what he calls accepted self-segregation. After realizing he didn't have any black friends, he posted an ad on Craigslist.
Nov 27th, 2008 · Today is a day to give thanks, and a lot of people are returning to their home state to meet with family and friends. Matt Wieland, the co-editor of a new book entitled State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America talks about the project, along with contributors Susan Orlean and Randall Kenan about what they love about living in Ohio and North Carolina.
Nov 24th, 2008 · Enough with the doom and gloom financial news. This week we're offering stories about people who have dodged the worst of the economic downturn. Mike Draper went the MBA route, but when the rest of his friends continued on to Wall Street, he started a T-shirt company in Iowa.
Nov 24th, 2008 · WGUC presents five tasty tunes to enjoy while readying the feast, and preparing for family and friends on Thanksgiving.
Nov 23rd, 2008 · Every week, British musician Brian Eno and his friends gather in a London flat for a night of a capella singing. Eno believes group singing is more than just a good time — he says it renews mind, body, spirit and community.