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Ironically, as a reader, I never used to be a fan of anthologies or personal essay collections. As a teacher, I did love showing students how to write personal essays or short memoir pieces. As an English teacher and a w...

"The Other Hundred" is a unique photo book project aimed as a counterpoint to the Forbes 100 and other media rich lists by telling the stories of people around the world who are not rich but whose lives, struggles and ac...

From open-office floor plans to introvert-friendly setups, it seems like everyone is looking to find a perfectly productive place to work. But what if that space isn't somewhere out there in corporate America... what if ...

Try to imagine Grumpy Cat as a professor of German literature at an Ivy League university, haunted by deep misgivings about his role in academia. Now imagine that he has opposable thumbs, an iPhone and a love of wry Germ...

Created by Netherlands-based designers Dana Cannam and Rachel Griffin, All of a Piece is a series of modular tabletop elements created from wood, marble, and granite that are meant to be mixed and matched. From trivets t...

And you thought the first year was tough... For more of artist Grant Snider's work, visit Incidental Comics.

The last known serial killer to prey on women in the nation's capital started his work 20 years ago on the outfield grass of a middle school baseball field. He continued for another three and a half years. By then, he ha...

As of Saturday, it’s officially summer. So if you’re screaming for ice cream, a great place to start is Scoop Adventures: The Best Ice Cream of the 50 States ($20, Page Street Publishing).

Fashion and photography have always been inextricably linked, particularly in the case of Christian Dior, who has had world famous visionaries, including Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton and in recent years, Patrick Demarche...

It’s the modern-day version of a fan letter — celebrities these days are inundated with “please follow” requests on Twitter, as well as pleas to reply to fans on social media. Sometimes, fans are rewarded for eff...

This weekend I had to do some boring Saturday chores -- hardware store, oil change, that sort of thing -- so I made sure I left the house right at noon, as I often do. That's because that's when the weekly re-broadcast o...

You're more likely to find local ABC7 news anchor Maureen Bunyan at a news desk than a round table, despite her recently acquired status as a knight. The Aruba native on Friday was inducted into The Order of Orange-Nassa...

Talk about art and reality doing a double take. D.C.'s "Mayor for Life," Marion Barry, is apparently a big fan of HBO's "Game of Thrones," specifically the oft-misunderstood character Tyrion Lannister. Tyrion (played by ...

Despite the fact that they've long been a preppy mainstay, monograms feel fresh again. Whether you adopt a traditional or modern version, nothing adds a personal touch quite like a monogram. Here are a few of our favorit...

The couple that sings together, stays together! Country music star Keith Urban and wife Nicole Kidman performed an emotional version of "Amazing Grace" during a recent visit to Monash Children's Hospital in Australia. Th...

Tonight the United States men's national soccer team plays against Ghana at the World Cup in Brazil. Whether you're a devoted soccer fan or you show your support every four years, here are seven things to know before the...

From The Kitchn ' Kitchen Before & After: A Smart, Stylish, and Budget-Friendly Kitchen Update for $5,500

Where can you find Al Jarreau, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves and Huggy Bear (Antonio Vargas), on the same stage? The opening night of the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood bowl. I attended The festival's 36th openi...

Being associated with an infamous character doesn't always ignite a career, but actor Larry Thomas made mean hilarious and memorable when he was cast as the intolerant Soup Nazi in NBC's hit sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1998). ...

There are some interiors that are uniquely American born and bred. Let's explore our native décor styles, starting on the left coast with sunny ease of southern California. Cali Boho is a mix of flower child, effortless...

By David Butler This essay was produced in collaboration with Facebook Stories. To submit your own Facebook story, click here. I first noticed the pole vault more than 40 years ago as a sophomore at New Haven High School...

When you're young, it's your job to not worry and to push limits. It's all about you, you, you. It's up to your parents to firmly establish boundaries and rules. And while you live under their roof, it's either their way...