Email Author Carli Baylor

2010 Stories by Carli Baylor

• Tonight, We Ride

  published July 15, 2010

  The booze is a flowin', the guns are going off and the cowboys--or cowgirls, in this case--are ready to ride off into the sunset. Sounds like a... More >>

• The Perfect Party

  published July 8, 2010

  It's stressful isn't it? The cooking, the cleaning and oh, don't forget to wear something impressive. It's even more of a nerve-racking nightmare... More >>

• Working New

  published June 17, 2010

  You know, these days it seems as though the term "starving artist" is more relevant than ever before. Well, with the economy the way it is right... More >>

• He's The King Of The Old World

  published June 10, 2010

  Yes, there was Einstein. Yes, there was Picasso. But long, long ago in a galaxy not so far away there lived a man named Leonardo. Now Leonardo was... More >>

• Keeping Up With the Joneses

  published June 3, 2010

  Have you met them before? Do you know the women with perfect posture, pouty lips and pretty jewelry? Have you seen the brawny men with their... More >>

• Remembering Mom

  published May 20, 2010

  There's no need to deny it. You know you've been deprived recently. You're hot and sweaty and longing for a dip into a luxurious pool of gallery... More >>

• A Very Big Deal

  published May 13, 2010

  Popping pimples, cracking voices, growing facial hair and yes, even a Bar Mitzvah. What do changing physical features and a Jewish celebration... More >>

• Lonesome and Irish

  published May 6, 2010

  What do an Irish village, a priest and a string of murders all have in common? Usually, not very much, but they all factor into the plot of... More >>

• Revenge On The High Stage

  published April 29, 2010

  Just call him Ishmael. Why? Well, you should be on a first-name basis with him, since you two probably go all the way back to your high-school... More >>

• Down The Lobster Hole

  published April 22, 2010

  A raven is to a writing desk as a lobster is to Alice? Yup, you heard correctly. Absurd isn't it? Ridiculous is more like it. Well, forget about... More >>

• The Team Is In Stop-Motion

  published April 15, 2010

  Remember playing cowboys and Indians? Those were the good ol' days. Or were they? From the legend and history of Pocahontas to John Wayne's films... More >>

• New Fashioned

  published April 8, 2010

  Heidi called and she said she wants her designers back. Sorry, Klum, but as much as you are loved, it's Dallas' turn to pump out the next best... More >>

• His Art Is Alive

  published April 1, 2010

  Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet. They never hit the big leagues until after they kicked the bucket. Ah, yes, that's usually the way the life of the... More >>

• The First Step

  published March 25, 2010

  Ever been so down in the dumps you think you'll never laugh again? Don't worry. When something is really funny you'll laugh. Just ask Bill and... More >>

• Friends May Through December

  published March 18, 2010

  You can forget Thelma and Louise. And forget Lucy and Ethel while you're at it because the age gap between girlfriends is growing in One Thirty... More >>

• Skin Deep

  published March 4, 2010

  Love stinks, yeah yeah, and when it happens, you're automatically going to know it. You feel queasy and nervous. You can't sleep, you can't eat... More >>

• That Old-Time Tradition

  published March 4, 2010

  Not to get all sentimental on you, but considering these tough economic times, it's time to bring back some old-school classics to put your poor... More >>

• Last Stop, Tolstoy

  published January 28, 2010

  Unless you're the next Roger Ebert or a primetime film aficionado, you don't always know which movies are worth watching, but there's no need to... More >>

• Dance With A Little Soul

  published January 28, 2010

  Forget the traditional pointe shoes and pantyhose, people. You need a little spice in your life, and the Black Academy of Arts and Letters' 6th... More >>

• Clueless

  published January 28, 2010

  Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Au contraire. You're not talking about Clue Jr. here, especially if an audience member ends... More >>

• On The Catwalk, Yeah

  published January 28, 2010

  Not to get all stereotypical on you, but the event you're about to encounter could be considered very Sex and the City--fashion season has... More >>

• They Call Him Bruce

  published January 28, 2010

  They say they'll love you no matter what. They're your parents, so you'd think or, at least, hope it's a given. After all, the family that prays... More >>

• Irving Keeps In Tune

  published January 21, 2010

  It's not too often that life's most talented people live long enough to celebrate 50 years of hard work. In fact, most are taken way too soon.... More >>

• Next Stop, Laughter

  published January 14, 2010

  If you're a part of the baby boom generation, congratulations on making it through the red scare. Life just wouldn't be the same without a few... More >>

• Breakfast Date

  published January 7, 2010

  Reminiscing about those Saturdays when you rolled out of bed at noon, scratched your belly and meandered downstairs for a bowl full of cereal and... More >>