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Sound of Silence
Stephanie Logan's white minivan approaches her two-story brick home on Bright Star Drive. Two of her children and three neighborhood friends run from the home and jump in. Despite the car's seven-minute-fast clock, the car pool is late to swim team practice. The car zooms, a momentum paralleled by Stephanie's whipped-back ponytail and "mother on the go" T-shirt and tennis shoes. Stephanie approaches an intersection with a never-ending stream of cars in the opposing direction. She sighs while glancing in both directions, then looks at her rearview mirror. Clontinue reading
On the job: Bruce Hendren, tow truck driver
Bruce Hendren puts up with bad days– your bad days. He deals with bad moods, the kind that hit when the computer craps out or when the toilet paper role has one tissue square left after your business has begun. Hendren tows cars, and if you're the kind who doesn't give a "thank you" to a cashier or a "hit" to the mail deliverer, be grateful he isn't a jerk because sometime in your life, someone liek Hendren could be your best friend. Continue reading
Wanted: natural-born products
Organic apples, kiwis and avocados have been lining grocery store aisles for years, but pesticide-free living isn't just for food anymore. Naturally grown products for the home and body are joining the nationwide trend toward "going green"– even mainstream discount retailers such as Wal-Mart are in on the action. From organic candles and lotion to makeup, toothbrushes and even toilet paper, organics are all the rage, and they're ready to take over every room in the house. Continue reading
Look at what the neighbors did
Drivers beware: eye-catching houses ahead. Cottage quaintness or contemporary punch is all it takes to get a rubberneck reaction. Vox knocks on the doors of a few of Columbia's most remarkable houses to unlock the stories behind the most talked-about homes on the block. Continue reading
Behold the miracle of live
It takes a live performance to get all of a musician's flavor, and Columbia's venues are cooking up hot music scenes. We surveyed experts from The Blue Note, Cherry Street Artisan, Eastside Tavern and The Martini Bar to compile the following list of masters of the stage. Continue reading
The gift of taste
On the first day of shopping, Vox gave to me an answer to all my fashion gift please. Have you been plotting to "take care" of Mom's fanny pack before the next family vacation? Does your dad look like a future contestant on What Not to Wear? Would you rather eat a stale fruitcake than look at the atrocious outfit grandma is wearing? This Christmas, do everyone a favor, and give the gift of good fashion. With your subtle and tactful style suggestions, the whole family will be singing, "Here comes Santa Claus; there go fashion flaws." Continue reading
Lend a helping hand
Disclaimer: This article is rated PG. The following story will contain no refernces to the Divinyls' infamous song "I Touch Myself." There will be no advice about which touch will lead your lover into ecstasy. In fact, this feel-good story is clean as a whistle. Continue reading