2008comebackstories

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. Men (non-rapping men, that is) frustrate the hell out of jewelers. If we would only show the same enthusiasm for wearing jewelry that women do, imagine the increase in business! Accordingly, the industry...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. I was a child of the seventies, so my grade school pictures are liberally sprinkled with earth-toned turtlenecks, polyester leisure suits, and bell-bottoms. The thing is, though, when I was a kid, I...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. EXORCISMS? You may not be aware that in Europe these days "you have to look high and low for a properly trained exorcist." Have no fear. We're on top of things. For the first time in almost 400 years,...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. When I found out last year that The Police was regrouping for a reunion tour, I immediately called my rock concert buddy to make plans to see the show. "I feel like I'm 17 again, " I told her, giddy at...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. The lowly macaroni & cheese is back. Once the scourge of grade-schoolers everywhere who knew, when they saw the tall, thin Kraft box, that mommy had given up on the idea of nutrition, the dish has...

This post is part of our series on people, places and things that have found new life in 2008. Single sex public schools - and classrooms - are a growing trend in the United States. It comes as a surprise to many of us and evokes some strong feelings. Are these schools better for boys? Are they...