Category Archives: books and magazines

Trip down Michigan Memory Avenue

Posted on July 23, 2009 by themoderngal

I got to Chicago early yesterday morning, with the plan of just spending some time wandering around the city while waiting for friends to get off work. Because it had been soooo long since I’d really gotten down and dirty … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, childhood, personal experience, shopping | 9 Comments

Have you hugged an Earth today?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by themoderngal

You may have heard, but tomorrow is Earth Day. Now, I’m a firm believer in the ‘every day is Earth Day’ approach, but I do give credit to Earth Day raising awareness of the need for us all to be … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, current events, going green, t.v. | 2 Comments

A new way to subscribe

Posted on March 3, 2009 by themoderngal

I’m mentioning the following service with the caveat that I’ve never tried it so can’t really recommend it or discourage you from working. It intrigues me, though, and I am curious if anyone else has tried it. Maghound is a … Continue reading →

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Make Yellow go green

Posted on February 24, 2009 by themoderngal

Once a year at work at my old position in Nashville, without fail, we would receive a bundle of phone books — one for pretty much every phone we had in the office, which outnumbered people like five to one. … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, going green | 13 Comments

The Domino afterlife

Posted on February 24, 2009 by themoderngal

After hearing that Domino was going under, I’ve been wondering whether I’d get a refund for the issues I wouldn’t be receiving. Well, according to Maison Luxe, Domino subscribers will be automatically switched to Architectural Digest starting with the April … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, home | 2 Comments

Timeout for a brief complaint

Posted on February 13, 2009 by themoderngal

Earlier this week I got my annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition in the mail. I looked at the front and back covers and decided I’d had my fill. (That Green M&M sure is looking hot.) I’m not going to be … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, sports | 7 Comments

Farewell, Domino

Posted on January 30, 2009 by themoderngal

I’ve heard rumblings about this for the past few weeks, but apparently it’s a done deal. Domino, the funky home decor magazine is ceasing publication. Here’s the e-mail the publishers sent out today: Dear Readers!It is with very heavy hearts … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, home | 3 Comments

Love and heartbreak in six words

Posted on January 27, 2009 by themoderngal

Can you describe your love or heartache in exactly six words? Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak proves yes. They’re poignant and brief descriptions of that powerful emotion and its aftermath by writers famous and otherwise. USA Today excerpts some … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, love and relationships | 13 Comments

2008: A very uncultured year

Posted on December 31, 2008 by themoderngal

This time last year, The Modern Gal was posting all kinds of lists for the best of pop culture in 2007. Modern Friends, 2008 has not been as kind to me in the free time department, and I haven’t had … Continue reading →

Posted in books and magazines, lists, movies, music, travel | 2 Comments

Skirt and the blog formerly known as Sk*rt

Posted on May 1, 2008 by themoderngal

UPDATED: For clarification, thanks for pointing out the lack of clarity Noelle! Moving to Knoxville introduced me to the publication Skirt Magazine, a monthly tabloid put out by Scripps-Howard that just happens to be aimed at modern gals (and some … Continue reading →

Posted in blogrolling, books and magazines | 4 Comments