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MLB Update: Playing Pickleball With Pals In The Park, Is More Than A Tongue Twister~ It’s a Passion
When the red-hot, World Champion Red Sox left Boston for the All-Star break, Fenway Park was transformed into a different sort of dream-scape. For devotees of the fastest growing sport in America the conversion is the latest iteration of "A Field of Dreams." With the...
“A Most Intriguing Lady”, by Sarah Ferguson,Duchess of York, Is Indeed Intriguing!
" A Most Intriguing Lady" is a transportive novel. Laced with intricate details of Sarah Ferguson's personal ancestral history and artistic license, the story imagined by the Duchess of York unfolds like a Victorian Lady's undulating fan. The text is sensually...
“As We Rise” Inspires a Closer Look at the Black Experience
At face value, " As We Rise" is a thought-provoking exhibit of photography. However, the photos are so complex they inspire visitors of the Peabody Essex Museum to tighten their aperture and take a closer look. By design, there's a sychopated flow to the images framed...
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission : ‘Message in a Bottle’
Here's an opportunity to add your signature to a project destine to be outta-this-world. Members of the public are invited to add their names to an upcoming NASA Mission set to travel 1.8 billion miles to one of Jupiter's icy moons, Europa. The spacecraft known as...
What Do the Super Bowl Champ N.E. Patriots Have In Common With a Diaper Bank? Let Bobbi Dynice and The Myra Kraft Community MVP Foundation Explain …
The Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards are dedicated to recognizing volunteers who serve their communities "above and beyond". The mission statement of this philanthropy is vague, yet by co-opting Myra's life-long commitment to doing good-deeds, it works as a...
Bob Kraft and Family Applaud The ‘Trophy Lives’ of New England Volunteers
Inside Gillette Stadium, the Kraft family, known for celebrating MVP's, hosted 26 MVV's, their families and friends, at a very special luncheon. On Thursday, June 8th, Bob Kraft and his son Josh recognized 26 Most Valuable Volunteers who's devotion to their...
Pickle Ball Fever Rallies At Fenway !
Fenway Park will host pickleball matches from July 13th~16th. Both professional and amateurs players are welcome to take the courts. Collaborating with the Red Sox Foundation, Pickleball4America ( Pickle4) is a newly formed group that is partnering with the U.S.Open...
“Being Mary Tyler Moore” on HBO Max is Worth Watching
For those who grew-up watching Laura Petrie grow-up to be Mary Richards the transition from ' happily married lady in New Rochelle, to happily single lady in Minneapolis' appeared to be easy. Watching the documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore on HBO Max reveals however,...
“Falling” is Beach Bag Book Club Worthy, Says Carol Ritter Conley
Guest contributor and voracious reader Carol Ritter Conley is back with a book review she considers worthy of our Beach Bag Book Club. Here's her take on "Falling" by T.J. Newman, a novel she read from cover to cover ~ in one gripping and terrifying sitting....
Green Animals Topiary Garden Magically Connects Nature With Legos
Can you imagine wandering among 80 larger than life topiaries in a garden as spellbinding as any fairytale setting? In The Green Animals Topiary Garden serpentine shrubs bank trellised hearts, corralling a menagerie of animals, some of whom have lived in Portsmouth,...
Memorial Day in Boston is HOME BASE to Many
Lead by military families of the fallen, more than 400 volunteers planted an American Flag Garden in the Boston Common this morning. Each flag was placed in memory of a veteran from Massachusetts who died in service to our Nation from the Revolutionary War to...
No Fib, A Summer Play List ~ With Heart
Original Painting Credit with echos of thanks: Dr. C Michael Gibson, M.D., Professor of Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. CEO of the combined non-profit Baim PERFUSE Research Institutes at Harvard Medical School A Summer Play List With...
“The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand Is Ready For Your Beach-Bag Book Club
The Perfect Couple is a novel written by Nantucket wordsmith, Elin Hilderbrand. The vibe of the murder-mystery is New York slick with beachy swells and plot twists as chilling as your fist *Cape Cod Cocktail. The rocky plot lines have been adapted into an upcoming...
” In Five Years” is Beach~Bag Book~Club Worthy !
Please welcome guest contributor Carol Ritter Conley to She the People ~News. Carol applies her mad skill set of talents with abandon to the Rhode Island Film and TV Office. Without knowing her name she's helped deliver entertainment to our tellies for decades, but...
The White House Announces Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Is A Gal on the Move ~ AGAIN!
This morning President Biden announced his intention to nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the world's preeminent biomedical research organization. The President said " Dr. Bertagnolli has spent her career pioneering...
The Association of Art Museum Curators Honored The Peabody Essex Museum With A Prize For Excellence For “On This Ground : Being and Belonging In America”
It will come as no surprise to devotees of the Peabody Essex Museum to know the Association of Art Museum Curators honored PEM with a prestigious prize for excellence at a recent award ceremony. This time the recognition was for curation of "On This Ground : Being and...
“The Ugly Duchess” Is Hanging Out In London!
Just in time for the Coronation of King Charles III "The Ugly Duchess" is hanging out in London's National Gallery! No, not the outwardly pretty Duchess who's ugly spirit haunts tabloids, Netflix series and Oprah interviews, but rather one who is more capable of...
Yolanda Cellucci’s Powerful Fashion Statements : At The Peabody Essex Museum
Sparkling is the first word that came to mind when entering the Fashion and Design Gallery at The Peabody Essex Museum. Each mannequin in the color-blocked exhibit represents a point of punctuation. The syntax of these sartorial statements, embellished with light and...
The Red Sox Won BIG Today…. On and Off The Field With Tanner Houck!
The Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-5 today! That's a great score at Fenway any day, But what makes this win even sweeter is looking at Tanner Houck's stats. This afternoon the pitcher who stands 6'5" set career highs in; innings pitched, pitches thrown...
If The Question On Jeopardy Is “What Does Newport’s Gilded Age Have in Common With Jackie Kennedy ?” The Answer Is…
If the question on 'Jeopardy' is "What does Newport's Gilded Age have in common with Jackie Kennedy? " The answer is "What is the Newport Preservation Society! " As a young girl Jacquline Bouvier summered at Hammersmith Farm, her family's ocean-front estate in...
There’s a Riot at the Gardner Museum, Just the Way Isabella Stewart Planned It!
Much has been written about the privileges and pains of Isabella Stewart Gardner's life. As Grand Dame's go, she was one of the most Grande of all time. Her legend is fascinating, not because of her wealth, although she was wealthy. Not because of her suffering,...
Boston’s Red Sox Are Ready To Play Ball !
Fans of the diamond know Thursday is Major League Baseball's long awaited Opening Day. The Red Sox will meet the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park at 2:10. A perennial rite of Spring, this year's opener marks the 123rd home season in Boston. Die hard fans hope for a...
Yolanda’s Fashion Statement at The Peabody Essex Museum Reflects A Dazzling Look at Style and Cultural Substance
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts is hosting a sparkling exhibit of cultivated couture by fashion maven, Yolanda Cellucci. The collection of bespoke attire, by various designers, is a sampling of statement-pieces drawn from the illustrious career of a...
Plan An April Visit To The White House Spring Garden Tour
The President and First Lady announced the schedule for the Spring Garden Tours. This season's Spring Garden Tours will be open to the public on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. between 10;00 AM and 4:30 PM. The tours are free however, a daily...
“Power and Perspectives: Early Photography in China” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Thursday March 23rd, from 7-8:30 PM the Peabody Essex Museum will host three contemporary Chinese photographers whose works are fundamental to the exhibit, " Power and Perspective: Early Photography in China ". This very special virtual presentation will be available...
Ben Franklin Man~Splains the Value of Making Love To Women~”Past Their Prime”
Ben Franklin was a genius of his time. A wizard of so many wonders he was a latter day Elon Musk. Young Franklin worked for his older brother, James, publisher of The New-England Courant, a Boston based newspaper filled with moral and political virtues of the day. As...
Elizabeth Taylor : The Grit and Glamour of an Icon
You may feel as though you've read all you care to about Elizabeth Taylor, the lavender eyed bombshell known for diamonds and decadence. You may feel her history is too celeb~utante or slutty to trifle with, while real issues consume our world. If however, you want...
In These Days of Artificial Intelligence, It’s Still Pretty HOT to Write A Real Love Letter!
Conversations about Artificial Intelligence are the buzz these days. The hummmmm of the debate travels between categorical poles of thinking. It's seen either as inevitable progress or malevolent manipulation. A case could be made for either position. AI maybe a...
An International Sensation, Hot Coco and Dry January
Dry January is the perfect time to indulge your sense of adventure.Turns out a great mug of hot coco can take a gal anywhere. Add a dash of spice to chocolate bliss and the kiss of delish is transportive. As a gal who is proud to say she's kissed many a cup of coco...
Meet One of the Most Fascinating People of Our Times, Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters was born in Boston, on September 25th, 1929. Astrologically speaking, Barbara was a Libra. People who share this sign are known to be over-thinkers who seek to understand all sides of a story before making up their minds. They have a strong sense of...
Fly Through Dry January, Snow Bird Style
A little splash and a whole lotta style will help you fly through January with a smile. Apicius, a 1st Century Roman gourmand, was on to something when he said "We eat first with our eyes", Certainly, the same must be true for how we imbibe. A...
There’s a Moon Out Tonight,,,
Released in 1959 by the Capri's "There's a Moon Out Tonight, Whoa-Oh-Oh, Ohhh" is one of those oldies that transcends time and culture. Friday night, January 6th, is the full Wolf Moon. It's time to get your Whoa-Oh-Oh, Ohhh on ! Some Native America tribes say this...
Harvard Expert Shares, “Ode to Global Warming”
In the midst of this Christmas week snow-bomb-armageddon, consider revisiting the informed insights of Harvard educated Dr. Ernst von Metzch. Earlier this month, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Prince William and Princess Kate visited Boston to honor five...
December’s Skies Are Busy, Get Ready to Launch ~ a Special Playlist !
The Farmer's Almanac calls December's Full Moon 'The Cold Moon". It acknowledges traditions of Native American's that are signatures of each month's unique characteristics. This month the moon will be at it's fullest Wednesday night December 7th. To catch "The Cold...
Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Inspiring Legacy is a Grand Gift Idea for Readers on Your List
Printed in Italy and distributed by Princeton University Press 'Isabella Stewart Gardner: A Life,' is a hot-off-the-press literary release worth your attention. It updates our cache of info on ISG's remarkable and on-going contributions to our culture. In this...
‘SPARKLING LIGHTS’ Make Spirits Bright at the Breakers!
Tis the season to Fa ,La, La ,La ,La at the Breakers! Elves inside and around the Newport Mansion have decked all the halls with boughs of holly, then filled the crisp air with music and 'Sparkling Lights.' It's a spectacular place to fall under the spell of holiday...
Remembering Jacqueline Kennedy
"Jackie" a 2016 film staring Natalie Portman will be live-streamed via Eventbrite, Wednesday November,16th 2022 at 8:00. It's free to reserve a seat inside in the virtual movie theater. All you need to do is; sign-up, ( www.eventbrite.com), and settle into your...
‘Earth Shot’ is About to Launch News From the JFK Library with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
https://youtu.be/dQZcvR7A708 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are heading to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, December 2,2022! In 1962, President John F. Kennedy made a commitment to land a man on the moon before the decade ended....
First Lady Jill Biden and Senator Maggie Hassan Before the Morning After
By this time next week the mid-term elections will be over. Pundits from both sides predict a red wave. The question for savvy Democrats is how to modify the hemorrhage before it's the morning after. Dr. Jill Biden, ever the school teacher, always focused and planning...
“All There Is” by Anderson Cooper is Worth Listening To
Anderson Copper's podcast "All There Is" may inspire listeners to revisit the theory of evolution, not in the physical 'survival of the fittest' Darwinian way, but rather, in a way that unravels then strengthens connections to an emotional primal code. Cooper's chats...
Enter the Lottery to See the 100th Celebration of the National Christmas Tree Lighting in DC
This year marks the 100th celebration of the National Christmas Tree Lighting! Wednesday, November 30th on the Ellipse in President's Park, the National Park Service with the National Park Foundation will host this beloved American tradition with special decorations...
Make Your Plans Now To Visit With Isabella Stewart Gardner, As You Never Have Before
Nathaniel Silver and Diana Seave Greenwald are insiders amongst quintessential insiders of the storied Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. As Curators of The Collection at the Museum they are surrounded by tangible things that inspired Isabella, one of the grandest of...
There’s Something Spooky Going On at the Breakers!
It's time for candy-makers and candy-takers to trick or treat at the Breakers! The "Cottage" is welcoming hob-goblins and super hero's of all ages to enjoy this family-friendly holiday season in the mansion. Friday evening, October 28th, as darkness creeps over 44...
Diane Arbus at Endicott College : Is This Exhibit Art or Obscenity?
The work of Diane Arbus is controversial. Some see her photography as a landmark of artistic expression, others find her contributions to be obscene. It's a matter of perspective. Before her suicide in 1971, Arbus was somewhat of an eccentric living the life of a...
Halloween Flicks ~ Something Wicked For Every Witch !
This caldron-sized collection of Halloween flicks bubbles with humor, suspense and in some cases a bit of trampy erotica. For different reasons these 15 fantasy-flicks have earned STP's 4-broom swirl of approval. By no means is this list complete. You're welcome to...
Fall Garden Tours are Back at the White House!
It's easy to love Fall gardens. The bones of every Eden are still pristine but the sizzle of summer color has turned into jewel-tones. The same can be said of the beautiful gardens of the White House. At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, historic architecture adds a grand air...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~Squeeze in a Mammogram, It May Save Your Life!
After I schedule an appointment there are only two things I can control at my annual mammogram : I wear my favorite shoes and I wrap myself in a pashmina to comfortably accessorize the centerpiece of this essential, albeit anxiety inducing, screening date. I try to...
Before Amal Clooney Addresses the United Nations General Assembly, She Visited Salem State University, 330 Years Too Late for the Witches!
In advance of meeting in New York today with Nobel Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa, a Filipino-American journalist and CNN contributor convicted of cybercrime, then addressing the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, Amal Clooney spoke to more than 900 people...
President Biden’s Commitment to End Cancer Echos JFK’s Moon Shot Goals
On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous Moon Shot speech at Rice University in Houston, Texas. There, he committed the resources of America to exploration of the moon. The vision was bold, technically challenging and an enormous financial...
Fenway Park’s Latest All Star Line-Up at the MGM Music Hall is a Grand Slam!
The MGM Music Hall / Fenway opened this week at 2 Landsdowne Street. This state-of-the-art performance center is an architectural diamond! Saturated with details evocative of Fenway Park's history, yet gilded with new-age expectations of luxury, MGM Music Hall covers...
The White House Appoints Monica Bertagnolli As The Next Director Of The National Cancer Institute.
This morning, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO to be the next Director of the National Cancer Institute. She will be the 16th Director and the first woman to lead this Institution of global significance. Dr....
Lord Julian Fellowes Regales with Tales of “The Gilded Age ” at Marble House
Surreal was the sensation of watching Lord Julian Fellowes stroll out of a Gilded Age library into a room of gold. The Zen Master of Period-pieces appeared to be stepping onto a sound-stage to direct a scene based on Newport's fantasy-filled Bellevue Avenue. Instead,...
RED SOX honor Hall of Famer David Ortiz at Fenway
David Ortiz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 23rd, 2022. Tomorrow night. July 26th, the Boston Red Sox will honor the Hall of Famer in pre-game ceremonies at Fenway Park. Fans attending the match-up against the Cleveland...
FLOTUS and the HEROS of Home Base
The First Lady of The United Sates, Dr.Jill Biden, recently visited Home Base to observe a program dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war. Funded by the Red Sox Foundation, the generosity of a grateful Nation, and others, Home Base is medically supported by...
“The Maid” by Nita Prose is a ‘Good Morning America’ Book Club’ Pick…..Should it be Yours?
Reviewing a review from April 2022. WOW, Another glowing recommendation for "The Maid" by Nita Prose! Not only did GMA's book club recommend this title in the Spring, now @Applebooks calls it the best book of 2022 (so far) She the People News, still isn't...
“On This Ground : Being and Belonging in America ” Adds Context to Indigenous American and American History
Forrest Gump, said, " Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get". Adopting his philosophy will prepare guests of the Peabody Essex Museum to experience "On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America". Like Gump's chocolates, this...
A Strawberry Mojito Worthy of an All American 4th of July Cheer
This 4th of July worthy mojito sparkles on a hot day or by fireworks! It's as simple to make as 1,2, 3 and because it's bursting with summertime fresh strawberries and a splash of bubbly it's just as delightful served as a mocktail as it is a cocktail. The splashy mix...
“The Palace Papers” Tina Brown’s version of the House of Windsor’s Truth and Turmoil
"Chin-Up Princess or the Tiara Slips" is a fake-it-till-you-make-it kinda clichè. The ditty summarizes "The Palace Papers", Tina Brown's 500 page take on current-life behind Buckingham Palace walls. The saying is a glittery reminder to keep the facade flawless, or...
Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, More Commonly Known As Downton Abby, Visits Newport’s Gilded Age
The heirs of Marble House's many memories swirled in the sea-air of Newport when The Preservation Society invited Lady Fiona Carnarvon to speak to an intimate gathering organized for the media. This ocean-front 'Summer Cottage', designed by architect Richard Morris...
There’s A Lot to Love About Patrick Kelly’s ‘RUNWAY of LOVE’ at The Peabody Essex Museum
This fashion show is a head turner! The cuts, the colors, the curious accessories are an unexpected fusion of folk-art and haute couture. By design, this collection speaks of humble nostalgia then challenges you to see a glamorous side. The...
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute Hosts ‘The Senate Project’ and a Lesson in Civility With Senators Graham and Sanders
Bret Baier, of FOX News, moderated a debate at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston between Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Intended to rekindle a tradition of civilized discourse and...
‘ET’ ~ Phones Home From Fenway Park on Friday June 24th!
E.T. one of Steven Spielberg's most beloved movies is celebrating it's 40th anniversary at Fenway Park, Friday night, June 24th. Digitally remastered with enhanced picture and sound technology the heart-warming block-buster will be presented inside the legendary...
FREE Celtics Watch Party Tonight at Fenway ~ A Perfect Pairing of Diamonds and Hoops
The Red Sox are hosting a free viewing party at Fenway Park to watch the Boston Celtics take on the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the NBA Finals. Offering best views of the center field video-board, fans will be seated in the lower seating-bowl Approximately...
Gilded Age Blooms in Newport at Rosecliff June 17-19
Does the opulence of the Gilded Age leave you ga-ga? Are you eager to dig into Newport's Eden-esque gardens? If so, The Newport Flower Show is your opportunity to stroll through a gilded-gate of history and satisfy your curiosities in grand-style! ...
A Commemorative ‘Forever’ Stamp For First Lady Nancy Reagan is Unveiled At The White House
At the White House this morning, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden unveiled a 'Forever Stamp' as a tribute by the Unites States Postal Service to former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Based on a portrait created in 1987 by the famed artist Aaron Shikler, the stamp's design...
“Remembrance”: at the Peabody Essex Museum Delivers a Meditative Space for Healing in Troubled Times
Dedicated to reflecting on the power of loss and the healing potential of grief, "Remembrance" by Zachari Logan, is a timely exhibit. Featured within the Peabody Essex Museum the lessons of "Remembrance" reach out to us when we seem to need them most. Enveloped in...
Tonight’s MET Gala is About More Than Gilded Glad Rags
Tonight the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will celebrate fashion as an art form. It's Gala theme is "Gilded Glamour". The event is part of a greater exhibit "In America: An Anthology of Fashion " . The exhibit will be open to the public May, 7th through...
President Biden Stands Tall in New Hampshire
President Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying " No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." It's a noble thought, and an even more noble practice. Tuesday afternoon President Joe Biden spoke to a gathering of supporters and elected officials from New...
AHOY, “Real Pirates” Have Come Ashore in Salem
Sharing stories old and new, "Real Pirates" just anchored in Salem, Massachusetts. They've set-up a new museum with the power to rock your imagination ~ like a rising tide! Before landlubbers enter galley-like galleries, visitors stowaway into a bench-lined theater to...
The Masters and CBS Sports Have Selective Amnesia With Tiger Woods
To root for the underdog seems to be par for the course. The Biblical parable of Davey and Goliath encourages us to have faith ~ 'of course Davey always has a chance.' Because we love a great come back story we believe in Rocky Balboa.'s tenacious heart. But,...
“The Barbizon” by Paulina Bren, Reflects on Female Sequestration.
The Barbizon was a residential hotel for women. Built in 1927 of rose-colored brick with Islamic embellishments on New York's Upper East Side, its 23 stories were an urban oasis for suburban young-ladies, eager to write their own life stories. In it's hey-day,...
Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Nasturtiums Continue Her Magical Tradition with Stevie Wonder !
Like all things magical, the nasturtiums draped from the window sills of Isabella Stewart Gardner's Italian Palazzo will disappear before you may be ready to say so-long. Allowing Museum guests to include one of Isabella's favorite traditions in their Passover and...
The Audrain Automotive Museum is Like a Box of Chocolates.
Forrest Gump said "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." The same could be said of the Audrain Automotive Museum. Ya never know what you're going to see, till you take a spin through their galleries where hot wheels meet high...
Breaking Easter Egg News From the White House!!!!
The White House Press Office just broke Egg-cellent news! The tradition begun by President Rutherford B. Hayes of rolling Easter Eggs across the South Lawn of the White House will continue on Monday, April, 18th, 2022. The long-loved family celebration is free...
Visit the White House This Weekend, Garden Tours are BACK!
WHITE HOUSE GARDEN AND GROUNDS TOURS : Finally, The White House Gardens and South Grounds are opening again for Spring Tours! This season's tour weekends are; Saturday March 26th, Saturday April 9th, and Sunday April 10th. Tours are free and open to the public;...
“Everything Beautiful In It’s Time: Season’s of Love and Loss” by NYT Best Seller Jenna Bush Hager
Finally, book tours are back! If you find yourself in New York City on March 28th it will be worth your while to grab a ticket to see the Today Show's dynamic duo, as Hoda and Jenna launch the 'Everything Beautiful' Tour. If you can't make it to The Temple Emanu-El...
Nancy Wigglesworth Dugan Springs Forward With Ideas For a New You In a New Space
Guest Contributor Nancy Wigglesworth Dugan has 'cleaned up her act ' from the inside out. Reframing her thoughts on living a healthier life have transformed her appearance, the home she lives in and the way she sees her future. Looking at her before and after...
She talks DOC @ Massachusetts General Hopsital’s Russell Museum
Suzanne Koven, M.D. doesn't practice surgery, although the way she dissects the body of her medical career and sutures it back together in prose indicates this chick has mad-skills. Dr. Koven is a primary care physician, a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical...
Spring Ahead with Starbucks Splurge-Worthy Coffees
Ready to spring forward? Starbucks can help you make the leap! Looking for signs of Spring in early March can be challenging. So, when Starbucks announced it's latest coffee drink 'Iced Toasted Vanilla Oat-milk Shaken Espresso 'She' raced to the nearest drive-threw...
“Gilded Age Cocktails” a History Book With a Fun Twist
"Gilded Age Cocktails" is a 159 page book of distilled American history. Written by Cecelia Tichi, a Professor of American literature and culture at Vanderbilt University, her spirited collection of cocktail-lore is a joy-filled chronicle that adds style to alcohol...