In 1967, “The Summer of Love” shook conservative America to its very foundation with a clarion call—not to battle, but for “peace, love and understanding”—and along with it the glorious rebellion marked by “sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll.” But eons before throngs of flower children massed in Haight-Ashbury, “summer lovin’” (obligatory Grease reference—check!) was …
If our radios are to be believed, December is a month of merriment, generosity, toasty hearths, warm mittens, and gleeful family reunions. While I’m in accord with Bing Crosby and the other seasonal crooners on the wonders of snow and mistletoe, I have to say that carols seem to have a particularly rosy perspective on …
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This New Year’s, are you committed to getting fit? How about finding love, becoming an ace piano player, dunking more basketballs, saving more money, or quitting smoking? Resolutions are theoretically a great way to challenge yourself and take control of your life—but in practice, most people are over their vows by February. The cultural phenomenon …
