James A. Martin

My favorite iPhone, iPad apps of the past few months.

Why my relationship with my landlady in Charleston, S.C., went from barely civil to Civil War. 

Here's why Any.DO should be on your iPhone app to-do list. 

The Golden Gate Bridge's 75th birthday bash had made thinking about those "only in San Francisco" experiences I treasure. And yes, there is public nudity involved. 

The newest winner of the Worst Poem in History award goes to...me.

TripAdvisor's list of top U.S. beaches for 2012 brings back memories of "Mommie Dearest," "Where the Boys Are," the Gay Dolphin, and, yes, Loretta Young. 

Find out what the dictionary says, youse guys. 

Five of my favorite Southern women.

And the nominees for Best Southern Picture of All Time are...

A National Theatre of London production, broadcast to a movie theatre in San Francisco, had me thinking about my North Carolina hometown. 

The sandwich wasn't terribly tasty. But the trashcan wasn't where it belonged. 

Some light reading about heavy foods. Brought to you by the makers of Lipitor.

Another reason why you shouldn't stick your hand in an airplane seatback pocket.

It's not easy to move cross country. But it's highly recommended.

My friend Scott thinks Southern hospitality is a crock. I have other ideas. 

Three topics for the price of one.

Did you know Paula Deen was once held at gunpoint by a bank robber?