It was on this day in 1961 that Ernest Hemingway committed suicide in Ketchum, Idaho. He’d had trouble writing since he’d participated in World War
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Studs Terkel – Style Icon
It is the birthday of writer and broadcaster Louis “Studs” Terkel, born in the Bronx, New York (1912). His family moved to Chicago when Terkel
Banned Books That Shaped America: To Kill a Mockingbird
The Library of Congress created an exhibit, “Books that Shaped America,” that explores books that “have had a profound effect on American life.” Many of
Banned Books That Shaped America: Beloved
The Library of Congress created an exhibit, “Books that Shaped America,” that explores books that “have had a profound effect on American life.” Many of
Banned Books That Shaped America: The Grapes of Wrath
The Library of Congress created an exhibit, “Books that Shaped America,” that explores books that “have had a profound effect on American life.” Many of
Marvin Frederick Hamlisch – Style Icon
The late composer Marvin Hamlisch moved effortlessly across film, theater and TV, creating unforgettable music with the power to unleash tears and laughter. You may
James Michener – Style Icon
Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading a Michener novel. I mean, someone must, right? His books are of such sweeping
Studs Terkel – Style Icon
It’s the 100th birthday of the man who called himself “a guerrilla journalist with a tape recorder”: Louis “Studs” Terkel. He died in October 2008,
Edna Ferber – Style Icon
If you see one film of hers, see “Giant.” Everyone is beautiful and the film is perfection. Ladies and gentlemen, Edna Ferber. Style Icon. NAME:
John Steinbeck – Style Icon
Today is John Steinbeck’s 110th birthday. I first read “The Pearl” in high school. I know I read “Of Mice and Men” and “The Grapes
‘Mockingbird’ film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true.
‘Mockingbird’ film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true – CNN.com. (CNN) — “Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’.” One
“Haters Gonna Hate” -Martin Luther King Jr.
I more or less loathe every post I read on facebook and I am beginning to realize why: there is no thought put into them.
