Pistorius' brother facing charge in traffic death

JOHANNESBURG | The murder case involving Olympic star Oscar Pistorius took another unexpected turn Sunday with the news that his older brother, Carl, is himself facing charges for the death of a woman in a traffic accident.

PHIL WIELAND: Just some random thoughts on Kindness Week

Monday is the first day of International Random Acts of Kindness Week leading up to Valentine's Day and, I think, Galactic Niceness Week and Diabetes Awareness Month from all the sweetness.

For the kid who thinks Valentines are gross: slime

Inspiration came from a "make your own slime" science kit my son received for Christmas. The kit involved some complicated steps and chemicals, but I knew there were easier, safer versions I could use for our "Valen-slime" cards.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, February 7, 2013

Silver Beach in St. Joe for wine, dancing and ice-carving this weekend; pre-Valentine's Day couples' painting in St. John and legendary John Records Landecker at Bartlett's in April...and BB King too.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Decorating year-round with roses

Floral fads may ebb and flow, but the rose's appeal remains constant, well beyond a Valentine's Day vaseful.

Sweeten Up Valentine's Day the Red Velvet Way

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to show someone how much you care. Whether you want to say "xoxo" to family or "be mine" to a new Valentine, red velvet is the flavor that says it best.

Decorating year-round with roses

Floral fads may ebb and flow, but the rose's appeal remains constant, well beyond a Valentine's Day vaseful.

Valentine's Day Bark

Looking for an easy way to impress this Valentine's Day? Consider a simple - but still sensational - chocolate bark.

Valentine's Day Breakfast-in-Bed Egg Strata

Casseroles are a funny thing. You aren't likely to see them lauded as the hot new food trend any time soon. Yet make a great one, and suddenly folks clamor for the recipe.

Maple Syrup Time Near Lake Michigan

Maple Sugar Time, March 3 and 4 and March 10 and 11 at Chellberg Farm, Highway 20 and Mineral Springs Rd. in Porter.

Small plates at the Heritage and Millar scores in James Beard

Incredible food lineup for Saturday night at the Heritage Center in St. Joe includes chocolate-covered bacon mousse and Reserve Chef Matt Millar is in James Beard semifinals. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine

The Harbert Goes Hollywood Oscar Party

The Harbert Business Association wants you to come as you are or come as a star to celebrate the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

True comfort of corned beef hash and eggs

A few years have gone by since I was in the right place--six.one.six in Grand Rapids in winter--at the right time to have corned beef hash and eggs. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine

Carnivale di Venezia Wine Dinner at Ciao Bella

Time for an Italian Fat Tuesday, last night of Mardi Gras for 2 1/2 hours at a favorite Shore bistro beginning at 7 p.m.

Jones school rocks to success

PORTAGE | Jones Elementary School students rocked their gym Tuesday afternoon.

Eating in the woods in winter

By not spacing out on the time zone and other mishaps of previous years, we managed to arrive at Bev's Second Season Ball in LaPorte Saturday almost an hour early. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine