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Strawberries and cream cookiesA delicate cream and sugar cookie to deliver the first flavors of spring.
Woman gone Wild: Will Cheryl Strayed lead moms down the hiking path?One woman gone Wild: A mom who wants to follow best-selling author Cheryl strayed down the hiking path, to be one-on-one with nature and rediscover her inner-voice and strength.
Bestselling books the week of 5/10/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Jackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis: their Paris yearsJackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis may not have much else in common. But they'll always have Paris..png?alias=standard_600x400)
Reader recommendation: Like Water for ChocolateMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Hybrid catmints: Cool cats in your landscapeProlific blossoms, fragrant leaves, and cold-hardiness make catmint a perfect plant for almost any garden.
'Unintended Consequences' by Edward Conrad: already 'the most hated book of the year'?'Unintended Consequences' by former Bain Capital managing director Edward Conard argues that economic inequality is a good thing rather than a problem.
Maurice Sendak: 10 tweets about the 'Wild' author and illustratorChildren's author Maurice Sendak, creator of the darkly mischievous children's classic, "Where the Wild Things Are," has died at age 83. Mourning the loss of the beloved writer and illustrator, fans of his work took to Twitter to pay tribute to one of the most important children鈥檚 book writers of the 20th century. Take a look at some of the top tweets from the worlds of literature, film and beyond that celebrate the life Maurice Sendak.
Video chat gaining in popularity among teenagers, study showsVideo chat is gaining in popularity among teenagers, a new study from the Pew Internet Project shows. Chatting via Facebook, Skype and other social network tools is becoming an important way for friends and families to stay connected.
'Walking Dead' executive producer Robert Kirkman talks season 3On 'Walking Dead,' the show hasn't 'even gotten to the good stuff yet,' according to the executive producer.
Take your children to the park this weekend, and leave them thereTake your children to the park this weekend, and leave them there. That's the advice of our free-range parenting expert, who explains how simply taking your kids to the park can strengthen communities and instill independence.
Teenage driving deaths more likely with teenage passengers in carTeenage driving deaths are far more likely to occur with teenage passengers also in car, according to a new study by AAA's safety foundation. The risk of death decreases dramatically when a teen is driving with a passenger over the age of 35.
From our Files: Maurice Sendak interview, 2002Maurice Sendak, self-taught artist and author of "Where the Wild聽Things Are" (1963), would eventually write or illustrate over 90聽books, beloved by generations of children into adulthood. 聽Sendak, who聽died today, spoke with Monitor reporter Gloria Goodale on the occasion of an exhibit of his聽artwork at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center in 2002. 聽He spoke聽about his personal history growing up in Brooklyn amidst the tumult of聽family upended after World War II; his escape into an inspired,聽illustrated world; and his expansion into musical and opera聽collaborations.
Maurice Sendak: 10 essential quotesFrom his books and from interviews, here are 10 essential quotes from Maurice Sendak, the children's book legend.- Mother's Day: The unexpected best (and worst) places to be a momMother's Day: Save the Children's annual State of the World's Mothers report offers the best and worst places to be a mom 鈥� the US isn't tops.
Maurice Sendak showed us 'Where The Wild Things Are'Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated the acclaimed 'Where The Wild Things Are,' along with other children's books. He passed away early Tuesday in Connecticut.
Linda Evangelista child support finalized: Joins stars A-listLinda Evangelista and her billionaire former boyfriend have finalized a settlement in the supermodel's child support suit. She's now on the Hollywood stars A-list of those receiving or paying big bucks child support.聽
Public radio host Krista Tippett on kids and the meaning of lifeKrista Tippett, the public radio voice on faith, talks about parent responsibility to engage the inevitable questions kids have about the meaning of life.
Strawberry rhubarb compoteTime to use up frozen rhubarb since the new crop is arriving in the garden.
Mother's Day: Childhood milestones aren鈥檛 motherhood's tombstonesMother's Day: A mom with a daughter headed off to college thinks about the long days and short years of motherhood. Marking childhood milestones as new phases for everyone makes means they are not tombstones of motherhood that ends when kids go away.
