Sneakers Making Statements
From Keds to Air Jordans, Chuck Taylors to Poworamas, sneakers have come a long way in their rise from athletic footwear to the centerpiece of urban fashion. Today, some of the most cutting-edge designers create stylish “kicks” with an appeal … Continued
Frosty Come Lately: the Bottom of the Christmas Pile
I hate Frosty. Yup, that’s right, I said it. Frosty the Snowman. The guy in the top hat. The jolly happy soul with the corn cob pipe, the button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. I never liked … Continued
Jolly Christmas and Merry New Year!
Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas and- No. Stop right there. I’m not going to do it. No more. No more “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” It’s time for a change. Jolly Christmas and Merry New Year! Jolly Christmas Why … Continued
Moving on from Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving: family get-togethers, sliced turkey, fresh cranberry sauce, the Macy’s Parade, pumpkin pie, and wine, lots of wine. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I like to milk it. Start early and end late. My daughter? Not so … Continued
The Year of Mercy is Over, so How About a Year of Vengeance?
Mom gave me the good news over the phone two weekends ago. St. Agnes, my old home town’s cathedral, was going to close its Holy Doors of Mercy a week early. The Year of Mercy had ended. I couldn’t have been … Continued