Columns/Articles Talking Chic Twitter, Subscriptions, and In-Store Appearances for Amazing Sales Spring is here and I am gradually stocking up on oversized, costume jewelry, eclectic printed blouses, 80s-inspired skinny jeans, billowy cropped pants, and bright-colored clutches. Yes, my list of must-haves is lengthy. And nope - I don't pay ridiculous prices. I am not an A-lister, so I don't have the luxury of scoring hot-off-the-runway pieces at little to no cost. So, I do what all smart shopaholics must do to update their wardrobes: I shop sales. (Written by Elana Pruitt) more: Insights Needles in Their Eyes Priests often undergo extreme training as young children when they are more agreeable and less resistant.  The closer we get to adulthood, the more difficult it is to impose sacrifices upon the majority of us.  Priests are often chosen by their family or tribe: this one will follow God; this one is my gift to God.  In the Old Testament of the Bible, as a thank you for being given a son, that son was sometimes offered into priesthood.  (Written by Lisa A. Trimarchi) more: Book Review A Mercy Tony Morrison Set in America in the mid to late 1600s in the early days of slavery, A Mercy is Toni Morrison's latest novel. It begins in medias res , a literary and artistic technique where the narrative starts in the middle of the story instead of from its beginning. The characters, setting, and conflict are introduced through a series of flashbacks or through characters. And so it is with A Mercy . (Reviewed By Lee L. Peoples) Read the review Interviews • Fashion • Columns • Travel & Entertainment • Health & Fitness • Going Green • Ash Gupta • Lindy Flowers • Videos • Staff • Index