The Baltimore Summer Antiques Show is fast approaching. We're taking a wide variety of things, including a lovely example of a modern jeweled binding. Please visit us in Booth 2423A. By the way, our sister store in Boston, Commonwealth Books, will be exhibiting next to us, in 2423B. The particulars on this lovely jeweled binding follow: Francois Villon; Illustrated by Lucien and Esther Pissarro. LES BALLADES DE MAISTRE FRANCOIS VILLON. London: Eragny Press and issued by Hacon…

 “Nag, nag, nag, that’s all she does.” This statement is a resounding quote made distinctly by men about women. The verb is even definitively used as a noun to describe a complaining woman. When I see couples in my office, the woman typically comes in with a list of valid ways that the man is not showing up in the relationship. When I ask the man what he would like to change in the…

McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the maker of SPLENDA® Sweeteners, announces the launch of NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener (pronounced NECK-TRESS). It is the only 100 percent natural, zero calorie per serving sweetener made from the goodness of real fruit – monk fruit extract – available at stores nationwide.

The new sweetener derives its natural sweetness from monk fruit, a small green melon that has been cultivated…

My cartoon, NO VAGINAS ALLOWED, is featured today on ElectWomen.com.  

I painted it to express my dismay when I learned that two Michigan legislators (female) were banned from speaking when they dared to say the word "vagina" as they were debating a bill on abortion. Please read the article and Speak Out!  

Do you think 'vagina' is a dirty word? …

The Coors Light Silver Bullet Train is speeding towards the most refreshing summer yet, with special beer packaging, memorable local events, exclusive social media campaigns, a talent search with Ice Cube, and much more. In addition, the seasonal celebration is literally painting the summer silver with a fresh focus on local 3D art by world-renowned artists.  In this time-lapse video that is sure to give you goose-bumps, watch a Coors Light Silver Bullet Pint come to life:…

These are a few of my favorite things about the New Summer Menu at Lee Roy Selmon’s:

Rock Shrimp! I love the texture of these plump, bite-sized shrimp and the fact that at Selmon’s I can have a pile of them lightly fried and served with an honest-to-goodness homemade spicy cocktail sauce.

Strawberry Mojito!!…