Vickie Aldous & Angela Decker

Getting older? Books that can help you age with grace

Get your art fix at a book store

I usually drop into Ashland galleries to get an art fix, but a recent visit to Bloomsbury Books reminded me that bookstores can provide a dose of...
'Downton Abbey' for bookworms

With six Emmy awards, millions of viewers, and even a Guinness World Record for being the most critically acclaimed English-language television show...
Artistic fun with iPad apps

For artists, tapping into the iPad's potential as a creative tool means sifting through hundreds if not thousands of art-related apps.
Clutter-free New Year

Cleaning house is a great way to give a fresh start to the new year
Plenty of free e-reader stuffers

For a long time, I swore I would never get an e-reader.
The art of boxing

I'm a fan of theater, books, art — and boxing
Winter crafts with a dose of science

I have 15 straight days of vacation time marked on my calendar in December and January — but they're for my kids.
Ye olde holiday drinks

I thought it would be fun to make some holiday drinks with a little literary kick
Vampire novel set in Ashland

"Out of Breath" is a well-written novel that will be especially intriguing for Ashlanders or anybody who enjoys visiting the hometown of the Oregon...
Teen romance, no vampires

While I won't admit this to any of the teenage girls I know, I am tired of hearing about the "Twilight" book series and movies.