Author! Author!

War is hell — on a marriage

When Kristin Hannah set out to write to write her 20th novel, about the impact that going off to war takes ...

Nonfiction

For Obamas, a working relationship

Quick trips

Greenbrier: Rebirth of an American classic

In West Virginia, one of the nation’s first ‘spa resorts’ has rejuvenated itself for a...

Condo Line

Board should have odd number of directors

You need to fall back to FS 617.0803 and your Articles and Bylaws. Apparently, sometime in the past, the bo...

Fiction

Surprising gems from an old canon

Last fall, the Library of America released two volumes featuring authors who wrote during the Harlem Renai...

Horoscopes

If today is your birthday: Ambition is the big player in your life during the next several months. In the ...

Nonfiction

A passionate view of the 20th century

Pediatric Care

Hope for families when child’s heart is broken

South Florida’s children’s hospitals are making a difference in children’s lives with ...

Healthy travel

Latest blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk

The real risk is not getting up and moving during long flights, whether flying coach or first-class.

Sugar and heart disease

Sugar consumption, real and artificial, can be a heart breaker

Oscar Robertson dishes on LeBron, the Heat, beating cancer

Sweat Equity

Pound exercise class at Crunch Gym marries drumming and fitness

Sweat Equity looks at fun ’n’ funky classes that get South Floridians in shape. First up, Cru...

First person

Friend’s breast cancer journey is not as fortunate

A 33-year-old graduate student has Medicaid instead of private health insurance, making her options more li...

Nutrition

New vending machines offer healthier options

Schools and fitness centers are rolling out machines that sell pita chips, yogurt and other more nutritious...

Sun, stars and skiing

Sun Valley’s mythical status has waned but not its skiing.

Keystone

Snowcat skiing in untouched powder

Snowcats carry skiers and snowboarders to Colorado terrain not served by ski lifts.

Travelwise

Smart spending: How to save at the slopes

Skiers and snowboarders can finally rejoice over the season’s chill, but the long-delayed snowfall w...

Winter sports

Skiing versus boarding: Many doing both now

The relationship between skiers and snowboarders might still be a bit icy at times, but a versatile group h...

California

Romantic wine country getaways for two

If you want to be spontaneous, here are some last minute Valentine’s Day suggestions.

Healthy travel

Latest blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk

The real risk is not getting up and moving during long flights, whether flying coach or first-class.

Showtime: Washington D.C.

New exhibit explores Jefferson’s slave ownership

Thomas Jefferson wrote “all men are created equal” to declare U.S. independence from Britain...

FASHION

A shared passion for fashion

Plastic Surgery 101

Timing travel and eye surgery

Understand that what I tell you is the protocol and advice I give my patients and that you should follow yo...

Spas

Spice up your beauty ritual

The lowdown: In Hindu, “kesar” means “saffron,” so it is no wonder this pricey...

Color It Orange in 2012

Four photos (TPN)

collectibles

Eclectic Florida museum to be emptied by auction

Say goodbye to the twirling carousel, the rows of perfectly shined classic cars, the player pianos and juke...

Salons

All eyes on Blink Lash

The lowdown: For come-hither eyes, hit up Blink Lash. The beauty boutique specializes in eyelash extension...

Fashion

Lagerfeld retools line for the Web

Karl Lagerfeld’s reboot of his own label is happening entirely online.

2 people plus 3 courses equals 1 quick yet elegant Valentine’s dinner

An easy, elegant menu lets you kindle romance by firing up the stove.

Amp up dull dishes with easy tricks that add flavor, balance

You can follow a recipe to the letter, but you don’t really begin to cook until you learn to play wi...

Have Your Cake, and Drink It, Too

Brooke Siem and Leslie Feinberg were just two 20-something victims of the recession when they starting hitt...

Rocco DiSpirito serves up a double helping of love

Grocery Shopping

Wal-Mart debuts ‘Great for You’ seal

You may like the food you buy, but is it “Great for You”?

Coral Gables

Coral Gables Tour of Kitchens benefits foundation, students

A photo gallery

Super Bowl Sunday

Fan Fare

Give your game-day buffet a Mexican accent with recipes from the Cantina Beach chef

Gardens

Water features: Thinking small is less work

Water features can bring interest, beauty and wildlife to a garden, but they also can be work.

File style

Washington Report

The book on refinancing help

Not all provisions of President Obama’s mortgage reform package are dead; some parts may be implemen...

Plant Clinic

Weed whackers are harming trees

Energy mythbusting

The truth about those energy-saving tips

You’ve read the energy-saving tips. You’ve armed yourself with caulk. You’re ready to ...

Home safety

How to snuff a kitchen fire

Four out of five fire-related deaths among civilians occur in the home, according to the National Fire Pro...

Desk set

Dr. Dolittler

FIV-positive cats not as hard to manage as most people think

FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a big deal in the world of feline adoptions. It seems to be the one ...

Obese pets: Vets say more than half of dogs, cats are overweight

America's obesity crisis is spreading - to our pets.

Cat's limp may be from claw growing back

Jag is a 9-year-old indoor cat who recently developed a limp in his left front leg.

Experts disagree on trap, neuter, release program for feral cats

In an area of Akron, Ohio, that residents don't want disclosed live three colonies of wild, or feral, cats.

The Dogs of War: training, deployment and the golden years

Veterans returning from wars can often count on a reservoir of goodwill from the public to help them make t...

How to ease your dog into married life

The wedding and honeymoon are over, and now the real work begins. The American Kennel Club wants to remind ...

Dr. Dolittler

What to look for in a vet

Should a president be judged by his sexual morals?

What is it with presidents and interns? I mean, really. It’s disgusting, alarming and inexcusable ...

In my opinion

The handoff: Caring for aging parents instead of growing kids

For years, we spoke endlessly about our children. In phone calls, over coffee, during a weekend breakfast o...

In my opinion

Fairness, not envy, fuels the income inequality debate

I will spend much of this weekend taming the beast that is my income tax folder, a multi-pocketed file with...

Tebow haters, back off

A senior’s photo is too sexy for the school yearbook

I’ve just spent the morning strolling memory lane. For my job, no less.

In my opinion

End of the world? Mayan doomsday the latest hoax

So here we are in 2012, a new year full of hope and promise. My heart sings with possibilities.

In my opinion

What I learned from my grandchildren in 2011

I’m one of those lucky women who, by the grace of God or economics, lives 10 minutes from her grandc...