Every now and then, the real-life story of a missing child ends with the child’s safe recovery. But the story of Brittany Mae Smith really caught my attention, even more than all the others, due to the fact that Smith, reported missing four days ago from Salem, VA, was spotted on Friday at the Safeway …
Everything you ever wanted to know about dining in, dining out, tipping, tablecloths, hosting, guesting, napkins, etc. is covered in Helena Eichlin’s delightful column, Table Manners, over at Chow.com. Helena in person is smart, charming, and ever-so-graceful, all of which comes through splendidly in her fun, informative column. So if you want to know how …
31-year-old Melinda Wall McGhee, the mother of two small children, went missing from her rural home in Atmore, Alabama, on March 4, 2003. There was blood in the home, and signs of a struggle. Her husband, family, and friends are still seeking answers about what happened to her. Read about Melinda’s case here. Anyone with …
Join me and several other Bay Area authors for West Side Stories on Saturday, November 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Sunset Branch of the San Francisco Public Library, featuring readings of San-Francisco based novels and nonfiction, followed by live music and book signings. All the juicy details are here. And here’s the full …