by Celia Rivenbark | Nov 29, 2016 | Weekly Column
Every year around this time Queen Oprah releases her carefully curated list of “favorite things” and they’re always mostly wonderful. I say “mostly” because there’s no reason to spend more than $100 on lotion when Nivea’s...
by Celia Rivenbark | Nov 21, 2016 | Weekly Column
And now, The Hallmark Channel is proud to present “A Post-Election Thanksgiving” starring many families across the United States of Trump. Dad: “Pass the mashed potatoes, son.” Son: “Sure, Dad. You know what else feels...
by Celia Rivenbark | Nov 14, 2016 | Weekly Column
For most of my adult life, I have been an unrepentant fan of cussing in general and the F-bomb in particular. As often noted, the F-bomb’s appeal is derived from its unique linguistic versatility. In other words, unlike almost any other word in the English...
by Celia Rivenbark | Nov 8, 2016 | Weekly Column
When did we all decide that garbage needs to smell good? And not just good but insanely appealing, delightful even. The kind of irresistible aroma that makes you wish you could just curl up for a nap inside with all those coffee grounds, potato peels and dirty...
by Celia Rivenbark | Oct 31, 2016 | Weekly Column
By the time I got back from the recycling center in the bucolic backwoods of somewhere in Maine, I was almost doing a full-on ugly cry. Here’s the thing: I live in a town where the recyclables are picked up, curbside, twice a month. I don’t have to...
