January 24, 2012 I could talk about how Baltimore has come into its own as a foodie haven; or go on about the new restaurants on Restaurant Week’s list; or tell you how astoundingly reasonable it is to get a 3-course meal for $20 or $30. But let’s be real. You opened this message to [...]

January 18, 2012 It wasn’t until half-past three that I thought about leaving. The party was still going; Al Jolson sang while dancing girls spilled champagne from their glasses. Not long before Tom got the idea to take the Model T for a spin. Sounding the horn (and waking the city), he zoomed past me, [...]

January 12, 2012 I’d like you to take a moment and remember how your day began. You probably got out of bed, then took a shower, and maybe downed a cup or two of coffee. Then what? Odds are, you’re one of the four hundred million users who log onto Facebook each morning. There are [...]

January 5, 2012 Ah, a new year. A chance at a new beginning is unfolding before us, like a field of freshly fallen snow… While watching the end-of-year TV specials, I heard a lot about New Year’s Resolutions – why we make them, the traditions behind them, and which ones are most popular (spending more [...]