If you’re relieved to see the Michael Jackson coverage fade away, but kind of wish his music were still on the radio 24/7, take an afternoon break and check out this video of four young folkie divas jamming on “Say Say Say,” MJ’s famous duet with Paul McCartney. According to Rose Polenzani’s blog (she’s the…

I’m so inspired by this description of the perfect silent morning day-starter, from reader Cherie.  The idea of “getting over sleepy mind” is so perfectly worded.  Here’s her beautiful routine: “For me waking up in the morning is with chirping of the birds while I silently listen to their distinctive cacophony of sounds. After some…

Yum, you guys.  For today’s Foodie Friday tidbit, I have the greatest, easiest summer fruit crisp topping you will ever encounter.  I used it over the pound of fabulous organic cherries that were on sale at Whole Foods this week.  I stirred 1/3 c of sugar, a little cornstarch, a blob of vanilla bean paste,…

News reports are saying that “Angela’s Ashes” author Frank McCourt is gravely ill with meningitis at age 78. His brother told the Associated Press, “He is not expected to live.” I think “Angela’s Ashes” is one of the first books I read as an adult that made me cry real tears.  McCourt’s story of heartbreak…

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