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After a failed V-Day surprise involving a risqué love letter and a bologna sandwich, this year I'm taking a different, more humbling approach: I'm thinking about timeless, ageless, G-rated love

Passive aggressiveness sucks—even more so when it's coming from your significant other. Here's how to handle those brush offs and jokes at your expense (hint: don't take their daily dose of bullshit)

Dirty dancing, gelled hair, spillage, and usually, a good show—here's what a night out on Upper King looks like for the 25-and-under crowd (warning: some of it's not pretty... but, yes, entertaining)

Wine. Cheese. Chocolate. Here are my simple, but spot-on picks for getting it right.

A new spot for writers of all walks (and a video of Bill Murray at Manhattan's Poets House) to nudge you down that path of literary... something. Poetry, fiction, a few minutes with pen and paper

When you perform at the Music Hall, make no mistake: it's SHOWTIME. How did the local acts do? Here's my take on performances by Luke Cunningham, Slow Runner, and the Explorer's Club

Hiding from conflict at work, home, or anywhere isn't the answer, nor is expecting perpetual peace. Believe it or not, you can be good at dealing with the difficult. Here's five tips

And no, I don't mean steroids. I've been debating lately whether or not to jump on the fruit juicing bandwagon, so I've decided to give it a go. But first, my reservations on the topic:

Last week I attended a taste testing party for Crown Royal's new maple-flavored variety. Read on for photos of the event and to see what I thought of the novel spirit

All the flavorful deliciousness of Thai cuisine delivered by way of pizza? Yes, please. If you're anything like my family, this will become your go-to pie. Find the step-by-step here!

Thank goodness for swoon-worthy ideas blogs on a Friday afternoon—the ones that that draw you in, one dreamy photo at a time. Cortney's rundown of an iconic design was a hit

Only 3% think Charleston's dating pool is "well-stocked?" And a whopping 70% average just one or fewer dates per month? If you're single (or thankful not to be), you've got to read this

Is a good afternoon snooze the cure for most anything? To subdue the daytime drama, tune out the world... Read this and you might rethink all those high-octane afternoons

Charleston’s own Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent—aka Shovels & Rope—rocked the stage last night on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, performing their single “Birmingham.” Watch it here

My husband grows out a set of Duck Dynasty-worthy whiskers and gets praised, while I get judged and questioned. Since when is the hair on my man’s face a reflection on ME?

It may sound strange, but yes, yes, yes. A recent trip to Burwell’s on Market Street made me feel like I was eating vegetables from my own backyard (which actually, kind of was the case). Here’s how

They're the furniture equivalent of the perfect pair of white jeans. Here are six photos to swoon over, and inspire a crush of your own on this iconic piece...

Don't overplay your hand... Here's why she wants you to put the brakes on the Ron Jeremy routine, and get back to basics in the bedroom

Feeling adrift? Not of what you bring to the table? Whether you're out of work or hitting a career crisis, here's a few ways to get your mojo back in a hurry

Last week's arrest of our own hometown Bernie Madoff redefined the term "wedding crasher." Are wiseguys and raging opportunists around ever corner? One author says yes.