Email Author Jennifer Medina

2007 Stories by Jennifer Medina

• Seven Days

  published December 27, 2007

  Kwanzaa has always freaked me out a little. It's hard to grasp the idea of a holiday that my parents predate. I mean, it's a good idea in theory,... More >>

• Saint Pawn

  published December 20, 2007

  For a moment, let's just forget that whole Ten Commandments thing about creating false idols and whatnot. Besides, it seems as long as said idols... More >>

• Bakery Bells

  published December 20, 2007

  Everyone knows about the jolly fat man who can fly around the planet in one night, breaking into houses and leaving mysterious gifts for all of... More >>

• King Ralph

  published December 6, 2007

  'Tis the season to watch A Christmas Story over and over again. Even though you've always had to watch Ralphie and his friends... More >>

• Cold, Cold Love

  published December 6, 2007

  Who says that fairy tales are only for kids? Just because there aren't talking mirrors, poisoned apples or pumpkin carriages steered by... More >>

• Light It Up

  published December 6, 2007

  I'm a little bit out of the Hanukkah/Chanukah loop. The Holiday Armadillo taught me a little, as did Seth Cohen, but I blame my lack of Jewish... More >>

• His Tre-ness

  published November 29, 2007

  Top Chef fans rejoice—you don't have to head down to Abacus to see Tre Wilcox in action. After watching him make... More >>

• Shopping Stop-Off

  published November 22, 2007

  Black Friday. It's an inevitable, necessary evil we have to deal with every year—the crowds are insane, but the sales are enough to bring... More >>

• Sweet Salvation

  published November 22, 2007

  It's quite possible that, aside from turducken, my favorite thing about the holiday season is the wonderfulness that is the Salvation Army... More >>

• Soccer, Sushi-style

  published November 15, 2007

  I don't know how many times I'm going to have to tell you guys this, but soccer (or football if you're not from these parts) is where it's at, and... More >>

• Cussin' Right at You

  published November 8, 2007

  Clive Cussler is one of those names that just about everyone is familiar with, whether or not you're a fan of his work. He has written a... More >>

• Sweet Chile o' Yours

  published November 8, 2007

  Remember when Bobby Flay thought it would be a good idea to throw down with a Texas chili-maker on that show of his? Yes, we were disappointed as... More >>

• Four-legged Focal Points

  published October 25, 2007

  Would you rather be a dog, a rat or a weasel? Watch what you pick, because in Raychael Stine's work, you could be the strong protagonist, a sweet... More >>

• Symphonic Spells

  published October 25, 2007

  Sadly, I'm just a muggle, but then again, so are you. We have no magical powers, no Quidditch, and certainly no house elves to do all of our... More >>

• Mind the Protocols

  published October 25, 2007

  Conspiracy theorists take note: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, everyone's favorite literary hoax that tells of the Jewish/Masonic... More >>

• Bird's-Eye View

  published October 11, 2007

  NorthPark can be a confusing place sometimes. It's a mall, but it's not called a mall––it's a center. I know that sounds a little... More >>

• Chin Up for Charity

  published October 11, 2007

  I have found myself in a bit of a conundrum. I loathe Jay Leno. I don't just dislike the man, I downright detest him. Him and that chin of... More >>

• Blast Off

  published October 4, 2007

  Fifty years ago the Russians showed the world that they beat us into space, and damned if we didn't resent it. Sure, we landed on the moon first... More >>

• Blast Off

  published October 4, 2007

  Fifty years ago the Russians showed the world that they beat us into space, and damned if we didn't resent it. Sure, we landed on the moon first... More >>

• Blast Off

  published October 4, 2007

  Fifty years ago the Russians showed the world that they beat us into space, and damned if we didn't resent it. Sure, we landed on the moon first... More >>

• Just Fudge It

  published September 27, 2007

  You'd think it'd be hard growing up with a nickname like Fudge, but it'd be even more unfortunate to grow up with Fudge as a little brother. Long... More >>

• Moon Shot

  published September 20, 2007

  Somewhere along the road, dysfunctional families became normal. June and Ward Cleaver were replaced by Peg and Al Bundy and all hell broke lose.... More >>

• Color Us Happy

  published September 13, 2007

  Everyone loves a good coloring book. Whether you're a classic Crayola eight-pack fan or you carry the briefcase of millions of colors, if you... More >>

• Winging It

  published September 13, 2007

  I've seen exactly one live butterfly in the past few years. Seeing a Giant Swallowtail was a rare sight—living in East Dallas,... More >>

• Hoop It Up

  published September 6, 2007

  With only five home games left in the regular season, don't you think it's time you showed a little support to the most underappreciated... More >>