culture

I’m not a racist—I'm always astounded when people respond negatively to others based on the variations that so enrich the human race, especially when they feel the ugly need to make their feelings official and public.

The 21st century parent spends a lot of time thinking about what to name their offspring. When they’re not thumbing through great works of literature (Trigorin?) or baby-naming books for the nom juste, they’re searching online for the most unique, stand-out-in-a-crowd names.

Gurjinder Basran's debut novel, Everything Was Good-Bye, is Chatelaine's next book club pick. Here's our review to get things started.

In this, the second and last part of Mr g by Alan Lightman (page 112 to end), Alex, Lora and I ponder such things as good vs. evil, faith, the meaning of life — and the allure of sparkly dresses.

What to watch — harrowing coverage from the battleground that is Syria or Dancing with the Stars? The former choice seems like the ethical pick, the latter makes you feel a little queasy.