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Effie Gray lived a fairy-tale marriage with celebrated art critic John Ruskin. But despite the glittering world of high society, wealth and a sumptuous estate, she was miserable and became more and more afraid.
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‘Once Upon a Time’ – Previewing ‘Heart of Gold’
Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) seeks a "wounded heart" potion in the next episode of "Once Upon a Time," "Heart of Gold."
Read More »Music Review: Broadway’s Anika Larsen – ‘Sing You to Sleep’
Indeed, anyone falling asleep before the final track ends will be missing some very fine music.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Flo Rida, Colbie Caillat, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, Marilyn Manson and More
Plus Christina Perri, Rob Thomas, The Plain White T’s, Nate Ruess of fun., The Smashing Pumpkins, David Sanborn, Mavis Staples, Jeff Beck, James Taylor, and More
Read More »Book Review: ‘Reclaiming Travel’ by Ilan Stavans and Joshua Ellison
“The story of the journey is never the journey itself: it is at best a summation, based on past events but delivered for the listeners in front of us at the moment of retelling. Between the past and the memory of the past there is always a gap. … That gap is called perspective.”
Read More »Book Review: ‘Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships’ by Sharon M. Schweitzer, J.D. with Liz Alexander, Ph.D.
Access to Asia is a unique, user-friendly guidebook for gaining the cultural awareness needed to build successful business relationships.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s durable Tony-winner shows it’s still got the stuff in the Woodlawn's glittering revival.
Read More »Gadget Review: VinniBag by Ellessco – a Versatile Travel Bag
Protect your luggage, protect your valuables, and protect your sanity by grabbing a VinniBag as soon as you can.
Read More »Party Game Review: ‘Bill Shakespeare is Dead’ from Brikenbrak Games
All the fun of Cards Against Humanity with thrice the class.
Read More »Interview with Graciela Limón – Author of ‘The Intriguing Life of Ximena Godoy’
Limón has published nine novels, all of which deal with a Latina and Trans Border experience.
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