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Incognito—Gregory Murphy’s Novel of Forgiveness
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
How does a writer come up with the plot for a novel? Gregory Murphy heard about a mother whose son was killed in a drunk
From Trashcan to Museum
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Living Around
A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day.
Hampton Terrace—Southern Hospitality
In a Quaint New England Town
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Living Around
My husband John and I have now been married so long that every anniversary is “a big one.” So we pondered where we should go
Patricia Grace Stevens and Elena Agostinis:
Peoria Emporium—A Creative Collaboration
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The multi-faceted Patricia Grace Stevens (above, left) studied at Indiana University where she majored in nursing, but found time to take jewelry design. She became
Anita Stern: A Full and Decorated Life
Monday, December 20th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real,
At Honey in the Rough, Playing Dress-Up with a Pro
Sunday, April 4th, 2010
by Stephanie Russell-Kraft on Shopping Around
Ashley Hanosh knows dresses, inside and out. She’s passionate about clothing, and knows what fits your figure, your style, and your budget. She knows what
A Woman’s Freedom to Choose?
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
When Candida (derived from candid) was published in 1898, its questioning of Victorian ideas of love and marriage must’ve seemed provocative. Today, in an era
Alice in Wonderland—Timeless as the White Rabbit’s Watch
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
“It’s still new. It’s still fresh. If it were written yesterday and released on shelves today, people would still be as amazed by it as
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