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Examining 'Dead Weight': A Thought-Provoking but Flawed Exploration of Hunger and Harm If an audiobook prompts a strong reaction, it’s worth further examination. Dead Weight, by Emmeline Clein, gave me pause on many fronts. Let’s get into it. My first thought was: 11...

Guess what? I have a confession to make. As much as I love diving into a great audiobook, sometimes I crave something a little different. A brisk walk-n-talk with a friend, some mood-boosting music, or a fantastic podcast often does the trick. So, imagine my...

A year ago, our family was in the final whirlwind of uprooting 25 years of New Jersey life. Selling a house where we raised three kids and closing in 30 days? Pure chaos! Fast-forward to now, and my husband and I are happily settling into Charleston while our grown-up...

I'm thrilled to officially kick off the July-September round starting July 1. There's so much "yummy goodness" happening this quarter.Here's the inside scoop. Like the Charleston Literary Festival, we're pairing Lottie Hazel's debut novel, Piglet, with Emmeline...

"Take it easy on your joints, girlfriend: You've only got one body." If there's one thing many of us wish we could do, it's turn back the clock and have a heart-to-heart with our younger selves. Specifically, I'd have a chat about fitness, intensity, and the long-term...

Pole Walking: The Ridiculously Fun Workout That'll Have You Strutting Like a Flamingo on Steroids! Looking for a workout that's not only ridiculously fun but also ridiculously effective? Look no further than pole walking! It's the workout that'll have you strutting...