‘Stern Men’ Just Misses
I’m still pretty new to this book-reviewing thing. So when the publisher offered to send me — for free — a copy of Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel “Stern Men,” I was thrilled. A free book! And all I had to...
View ArticleGet Off Your
How does sitting at your work desk all day affect your health? According to a recent study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the answer is not good. The study, which focused on...
View Article“Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Makes Delightful Reading
I am not in a book club. Maybe it’s because I majored in English and spent four years reading and discussing books daily, getting that out of my system. But I love it when book club members tell me...
View ArticleWhat Happened in Past Augusts?
August 1, 1770 — William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition fame is born. August 1, 1785 — Caroline Herschel discovers a comet, probably the first woman to do so. Born in Germany, Herschel later...
View ArticleSocial Media for Small Businesses
[ August 18, 2009; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] With the ever-growing dominance and popularity of social mediums, sometimes it can be hard to keep up. Don't let your business fall behind! Attend this workshop...
View ArticleWhat’s the Big Deal about Stress?
A type-A woman I know once told me that she’s always after her family to “quite smoking, eat right, exercise, don’t drink too much and, for goodness sake, slow down and drive safely.” This woman is no...
View Article3rd Annual Festival of Tees Mini Golf Tournament
[ August 22, 2009; 9:00 am; ] Miniature golfers of all ages will be putting their best putt forward at the 3rd Annual Festival of Tees golf tournament. This fun-for-all event will not only provide...
View ArticleProgram Creates Stronger W.O.M.E.N.
Entrepreneurship has traditionally been dominated by men, but the Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center (EDAC) at Morgan State University has implemented a program that reverses the norm...
View ArticleSeniors Enjoy Encore When It Comes To Performing
Fun for senior citizens can be hard to find, but Jeanne Kelly started an organization dedicated to doing just that. Kelly’s organization, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, serves the senior community...
View ArticleLove Your Skin for Life
Your skin is always changing, but it’s never too late to slow the aging process. For every decade that passes, your skin undergoes specific changes. Knowing what to expect and preparing is key to...
View ArticleA Great Day for a Trail Ride
A few weeks ago, I had a perfect Tuesday. It involved a chestnut horse named Whiskey River, the Northern Central Railroad Trail and a day mercifully free of humidity. A bit of background: I owned and...
View ArticleBaltimore Book Festival
[ September 25, 2009 to September 27, 2009. ] Baltimore's annual Book Festival celebrates literature as an expression of every aspect of life. The festival is a way for readers to rediscover classics,...
View ArticleLasso Up Fun While Raising Funds
[ October 10, 2009; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Now in its second year, the Stomping for the Cord fundraiser hosts wine tastings, blue grass music, country-style BBQ and events such as silent auctions,...
View ArticleBaltimore Women’s Film Festival
[ October 23, 2009 to October 25, 2009. ] The line-up for the third annual Baltimore Womens Film Festival includes a variety of shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos and feature-length films....
View ArticleThe Art of Celebrating Christmas
Most people decorate their homes with dazzling lights and evergreen trees once a year, when the Christmas season is in full swing. For Samantha Smith, whose warm smile and sweet, soft manner shine no...
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