Writing My Twitter Etiquette Article: 14 Ways to Use Twitter Politely
Every form of communication deserves an etiquette manual, if only so we can treat our fellows better, even in 140-character bites.
Margaret Mason
Gift Subscriptions
A gift in the mail is a joy to open--a gift every month (or less) trumps that. For those stumped on how to tie up their holiday shopping, our resident shopping expert advises you to pour yourself some ’nog, and order a few magazines.
iPod Etiquette
We have something important to discuss. Are you listening? Oh, seriously, will you take out your earphones? Yes, both of them.
San Francisco
San Franciscans love green space, and locals never find themselves too far from a good picnic spot.
Twelve Calendar Gifts for a Happy New Year
In 2006 you will remember every birthday, every tooth cleaning, every oil change and tune-up. Your mother will get flowers; you will turn your mattress; you will schedule your vacation months in advance. Our writer picks the calendars that will help.
Fifteen Prudent Gifts for the Budget-Minded
You enjoy the lights, you're fond of the cocktails; you loathe the stores. Our shopping expert offers her online picks for under $30, so you can focus on making merry.
Fifteen Luxury Gifts Worth the Splurge
Maybe you're feeling especially generous, maybe you did something unforgivable, maybe you're just loaded. Our shopping expert suggests gifts they'll remember for years.
Konzuk Metalwear
Karen Konzuk designs spare jewelry with an industrial feel. She makes clean, geometric pieces in powder-coated stainless steel, concrete, and now diamond and platinum. Even if you don't ordinarily wear jewelry, you may find yourself coveting her subtle steel rings with colorful powder-coated interiors, or the
Donors Choose
You know how teachers are always spending their own money on fun things for their classroom? Fun things like paper and books? Donorschoose.org is a brilliant site that lets you fund classroom projects. Teachers submit requests, and you decide who gets your cash. One teacher in San Francisco wants
Lithophane
A few weeks ago, I bought a curious Japanese tea set at a flea market. When you hold the tiny teacups to the light, you see a ghostly image of a geisha impressed in the porcelain at the bottom. I've since learned that these are Lithophane cups, produced