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Your Sister's Sister: movie review'Your Sister's Sister' (mostly) works despite its too tidy conclusion.
Lavender is a fragrant addition to summer gardensBeloved for fragrance, lavender is a colorful charmer in summer gardens and containers
'Island Practice': 4 stories from an island's go-to doctorNantucket turns to Dr. Timothy Lepore for a wide-range of needs. Here are four of the more unusual stories included in "Island Practice," Pam Belluck's book about Lepore.
The '100-Mile Book Diet': Could it work for you?Canadian website 49th Shelf has started a 'read local' campaign, urging readers to adopt the '100-Mile Book Diet.'
NeverSeconds lunch blog drama ends with go-ahead for Martha PayneIt didn't take long for a popular outcry to force local government to reverse its ban of NeverSeconds, the school lunch photography blog written by 9-year-old Martha Payne.
Father's Day gifts of conversation: from poet Yevtushenko to a jobless steelworkerFather's Day gifts: Thanks for the conversations, Dad. A son recalls his newspaper-reporter father's ability to strike up conversations and create bridges of humanity with unlikely people in unlikely places 鈥� from poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko to a jobless steelworker.
Father's Day gifts: bringing dads and daughters closer togetherFather's Day gifts should include shared experiences, like a baseball game or gardening project, that allow dads and daughters to explore diverse hobbies and break gender stereotypes.
Top Picks: The Beach Boys' new album, a book on self-employment, and moreA short film charts skateboarding in Afghanistan, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as Holmes and his sidekick in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' and more top picks.
Breakfast in bed for DadCelebrate Father's Day with this easy bacon, egg, and cheese bagel casserole he is sure to love.
New Ways to Kill Your MotherAuthor and essayist Colm T贸ib铆n explores the ways that writers' families influence their work.
Reader recommendation: DeafeningMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Bed bugs: How not to bring them home from summer vacation hot spotsBed bugs (ick!) hitch rides on summer vacation. With new data on the nation's bed bug hotspots 鈥� Philadelphia is No. 1 鈥� there are tips on how not to bring them home.Hint: keep luggage and clothes in the bathroom.
Meatless Monday: Asparagus pestoA mild-tasting pesto to help you use up all that extra asparagus.
Richard Ford: Why writing is an act of optimismPulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford talks about his new novel "Canada," his memories of the late Raymond Carver, and how art makes life.聽聽聽
Reader recommendation: Gandhi's List of Social SinsMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Gray snapper in coconut milkA quick meal for when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Rock of Ages: movie review (+trailer)'Rock of Ages' struggles with tone and two bland leads.
School is out: Mom needs a panic roomSchool is out and one mom desperate to entertain the kids may bolt herself in a panic room as she suddenly realizes why book stores have toy sections.
Kids' online safety: the key is trust and open dialogue, not fearKids' safety online is most impacted by open communication and trust with their parents. However, parents are often fearful and confused because of the mixed messages they receive from the media.
Father's Day thank-you list: Top 10 reasons a mom gushesFather's Day is a good time for a thank-you list to dads 鈥� time to step away from the "mommy wars" and celebrate the Top 10 thank-yous one mom has for the聽 major role a dad plays in raising kids.
