Holiday Cheer: Not Always So Cheerful

David Finkle, 11.17.2009

Writer, Drama Critic

Denying wide-spread downbeat feelings as the year's festivities loom can be problematic, as sufferers will only feel more removed from the general jubilation.

An Opportunity for Kids to Fight Poverty Through Creativity

Mark Shriver, 11.04.2009

Vice President and Managing Director of U.S. Programs for Save the Children

With a poverty crisis affecting one in six children in America, we need new ways to raise awareness and engage more Americans in this tragic yet reversible situation. Perhaps the best resource for advocacy is kids themselves.

Culture Zohn Off the C(H)uff: Erin McKean, Founder of the Awesomepants Site Wordnik

Patricia Zohn, 08.09.2009

Journalist, screenwriter and producer

Erin is a dynamo of both word and person, and Wordnik is just like what the word doctor may have ordered.

Attention K-Mart Shoppers: Could America's Throwaway Holiday Crap Industry Be Next to Fail?

Keith Blanchard, 03.22.2009

KB is the North American Executive Director of Story Worldwide.

Now that money doesn't grow on trees anymore, all we can do is gather the grandchildren into a circle and tell them amazing tales of the world o' plenty we once had. Will it even sound plausible?

What You Can Say in Just Six Words

Danny Groner, 03.19.2009

Video Editor/Online Assistant Editor at TheWeek.com

He's just not that into you. American cinema fans have been reminded how powerful and encompassing just six words can be. Sometimes the shorter - and...

Be My Virtual Valentine

Joan Z. Shore, 03.17.2009

Co-founder, Women Overseas for Equality (Belgium)

Ours will be a virtual romance, with no candy, no flowers, no fancy dinners. Just an exchange of passionate e-mails, a photo or two, and a promise to connect again next February.

Celebrating Valentine's Day at Jerry Falwell's College

Kevin Roose, 03.17.2009

Author, "The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University"

Instead of celebrating Valentine's Day, my classmates at Liberty University celebrate the National Day of Purity, a conservative Christian holiday designed to promote abstinence before marriage.

Valentine Rapture

Carolita Johnson, 03.17.2009

cartoonista, etc.

A Valentine's Song and Small Story

Jill Sobule, 03.17.2009

Singer/Songwriter

The person who I am seeing presently and I have decided not to exchange gifts this Valentine's Day -- it's hard times for everyone. Here's the closest thing I have to a nice Valentine's love song.

This V-Day, Get the Love You Deserve!

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent, 03.17.2009

Since last month's release of How to Love Like a Hot Chick, we've been talking to women all over the country about their dating trials and relationshi...

A Valentine's Day Inspiration: To Sir, With Love

Julia Moulden, 03.17.2009

New Radical: how we earn our living can become the way we give back.

Looking for a great movie for Valentine's Day? Something to help you believe again in the power of love to save people's lives and change the world? ...

Same-Sex Marriage: 5 Years Ago Today

Isobel White, 03.16.2009

Writer, Communications Consultant, Activist, and Mom

Five years ago today, my partner and I stood in line for hours at SF City Hall, waiting patiently to get our marriage license.

Everything I Know About Love I Learned From My Parents

Leeat Granek, PhD, 03.16.2009

Leeat Granek, PhD

My parents were not the touchy-feely type. They didn't hug and kiss in public. They didn't even wear their wedding rings. But, they had an intimacy that was enviable.

India: Girls Gone Wild!

Virginia M. Moncrieff, 03.16.2009

International Correspondent

Illicit hand-holding in shopping malls, canoodling in public parks, and women drinking in pubs. Holy cow! India seems to be veering down the highway to moral hell.

Love is a Decision

Grant Cardone, 03.16.2009

Author of Sell to Survive and International Sales and Business Expert

Most of my life I was under the delusion that love was a feeling, something that was going to happen to me.

Love Me Tenderloin: Six Romantic Meals

Bridget Moloney, 03.16.2009

Bridget Moloney is a blogger for Bon Appetít's ...

Eating Chocolate Mindfully on Valentine's Day

Dr. Susan Albers, 03.16.2009

Author, "50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food" and "Eating Mindfully"

If you crossed chocolate off the list of gifts your sweetie can buy you for Valentine's Day this year, think again. You don't have to avoid chocolat...

What Inspires You?

Russell Simmons, 03.16.2009

Founder of GlobalGrind.com

Valentine's Day is here and we are thinking about love. Not the passionate, intense, cue the Al Green music, heart pounding kind of love. Today we are thinking about compassionate love.

Who Took St. Valentine Out of V-Day?

Joel Schwartzberg, 03.16.2009

Essayist, Author of "The 40-Year-Old Version"

President's Day may be the perfect occasion for an underwear sale, but at least Washington's face graces the newspaper ads. Even Punxsutawney Phil got a movie deal. But where is St. Valentine?

Who Wants (Sparkling) Wine?

Ari Bendersky, 03.16.2009

Ari Bendersky is a lifestyle journalist covering food, wine, music and culture

These bubbly's won't break the bank, but they will tickle your nose and make you happy -- even if you're a cynic like me.

This Year, Why Not Ban Valentine's Day?

Adam Rose, 03.16.2009

Last week, a guy I know told me he was sick and tired of walking into drug stores and getting blinded by pink and red. So he created Ban Valentine's...