A book on plant neurobiology might not be on the top of your reading list, but that’s not reason enough to not pick up a copy of Stefano Mancuso’s The Incredible Journey of Plants. Mancuso, who is one of the world’s leading authorities in plant neurobiology, somehow manages to make this book fascinating, whether or not you’re into botany or […]

June is Pride month in our country. Millions of people — gay, straight and everything in between — gather around the country to celebrate Pride. (Okay, not this year. This year, we’re celebrating while social distancing. But there’s still cause to celebrate.) But what exactly is Pride? Who started it? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate in June?  […]

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend and we know the struggle of trying to find the perfect gift for pops. It’s nearly impossible! Here’s some ideas to help get you started: If dad loves grilling, cooking and eating, the Olive Wood Cutting and Serving Paddle ($59.72+) makes for the perfect grazing and serving board. For the hops-loving pop, Brewferm […]

We are currently in the middle of PRIDE season, and with a global pandemic keeping most of us home and indoors, unfortunately, all of the Pride parades, parties and celebrations have been cancelled. But that’s not enough to deter us from celebrating in other ways! As things in America are currently tumultuous and uncertain, we can at least rejoice in […]

There is a lot going on in the world, and especially in America right now. I don’t really even know what to say, except that we need to do better. Me included. As a voracious reader, I’ve learned that it is one of the most powerful tools for learning that we have. Through books, I have learned about other cultures, […]

Most people think of sipping whiskey by a warm fireplace in the winter, but it’s just as good in the summer. Mint Juleps, anyone? With Father’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to compile a list of some of my favorite whiskies, at all price ranges. As a fair warning, I’m much more partial […]

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and even though it might not feel like a time to celebrate, there are still plenty of sales going on that we can benefit on. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, spruce up your home or revamp your beauty routine, there are plenty of sales going on right now to help you out. […]

When you think about glamour and luxury, your first thought probably isn’t trains or railways, however there once was a time when traveling railways signified social class. In his book, Luxury Railway Travel: A Social and Business History, author Martyn Pring, delves into the rise and fall of opulence rail travel, particularly throughout Britain.  Descriptive and informative, Pring explores the […]

I’ve been writing professionally for over six years now, but I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember. Publishing numerous features and op-eds over the years, I’ve come to learn so much about journalism. Unfortunately, the two don’t go hand in hand. I have so many questions about publishing a book: Should I get an […]

As you probably know by now, Jarworthy is one of my favorite candle companies. This year, you can score their Mother’s Day Gift Box ($30), which includes 4 flower sugar cookies from Sweets by G, along with an exquisite Jarworthy candle, Happy Mother’s Day…I got you flowers, which, you guessed it, smells like a fresh bouquet. [Place your order by […]