Mother's Day brunch planner from MSN City Guides. For you NJ people, www.gayot.com has a more complete list that includes restaurants there too. Mo, there are some good ones on the Seattle list that we could maybe try when mom and dad are here!

Quoted: Mother's Day is a time for mom to relax. So why rush through breakfast? Delve into our picks for the tastiest spots near you—and help make her brunch an event to remember.

Fascinating... I always love these Slate pieces on the history behind holidays.

Quoted: Today, revelers will drink green beer (and eat corned beef ) in celebration of the man who, according to David Plotz, "didn't rid the land of snakes, didn't compare the Trinity to the shamrock, and wasn't even Irish."

Lovely pictures of Ireland from Slate/Magnum. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Quoted: Magnum presents images of the lush landscape and rich culture of Ireland in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

A really sweet & beautiful slide show from Slate. Happy Valentine's Day!

Quoted: Magnum celebrates Valentine’s Day with a selection of images of love’s progression, but in reverse—starting with people who have grown old together and ending with the first kiss. (Note: This gallery contains some nudity.)

A great photo collection of New Year's around the world... Love the last image :)

Quoted: Magnum and Slate wish you a happy new year.

My story on New Year's!

Quoted: Forget Times Square and those huge gatherings that leave you out in the cold. Get your new year off to a good start with these fun alternatives that won’t break the bank.

LOL, track Santa's whereabouts. I saw the Santa radar on CNN - apparently he's in Namibia right now. Clearly, very hard-hitting news.

Quoted: Track Santa as he travels around the world to deliver toys.

A great Christmas photo slide show from Slate/Magnum set to music. Love the section on Santas behaving badly.

Another awesome Slate explainer... Apparently this is possible, but very, very (very) unlikely.

Quoted: During the holidays, Christians celebrate the birth of a human baby to his virginal mother. We know that female wasps, fish, birds, and lizards can produce healthy offspring without having sex, but what about people? Are natural human virgin births possible?