Whenever I try packing for a trip, I always find something unexpected in my luggage.  As much as I want to bring her with me, I'm...

Hi everyone, Bad things happened this weekend that I can't wrap my head around. (I'm talking to you, Florida.) Among them, the ...

[ What is Johnny Kitties? See Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp for all the details.] "I don't think any o...

Share the love! (Illustration Friday: June 28, 2013)

Hi everyone, I didn't intend to read two Isabel Allende books in a row, but before I knew it, she had a new book out. The last book ...

Happy Summer, everyone! "Summertime" Bilie Holiday (George Gershwin/Porgy & Bess)

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The Mother Kitty has six. (Illustration Friday: June 7, 2013)

[ What is Johnny Kitties? See Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp for all the details.] For this year's birthday fundraiser...