Spring: a time for striving. Birds endeavor to attract mates by fluffing their plumage, bees bumble about pollinating flowers, and older divorcees throw cash at uninterested, pretty young things.

Then again, some have innate powers of attraction.

Like anyone smart enough ...

Watching TV? You should be ashamed.

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Postcard Diaries 
What: Mark Mothersbaugh (of Wes Anderson and Devo fame) presents cards gathered on the road.
Why: So many questions. So few answers.
When: Thru May 13. Opening ...

Whether it’s plotting the demise of evil coworkers or wildly overusing your Second Life account, one thing’s become clear: Work-related boredom does wonders for your fantasy life.

For the next frontier of desktop time wastage, look to the unusual action ...

You’ve made curtains out of newspapers, designed vases from plastic water bottles, and used tin cans to feed your cats. You’re pretty industrious.

Either that, or you’re headed for a breakdown.

Before people start to wonder, try RecycleBank. The more ...

On that historic day when the Fonz sailed over a fish on water skis, he simultaneously destroyed Happy Days and invented “jumping the shark,” wherein something takes a turn for the worse.

In British author Steven Hall’s experimental debut novel, The Raw Shark ...

With everyone dressed like pop art and wrapped in tinfoil this spring, how will you stand out?

First of all, stop eyeing that Cher headdress. 

And pick up a piece from Keinice. After landing in Philly a year ago, Tokyo ...

Avoid anything in green, wearing beads, and topped by a plastic hat.

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Winterfest IV
What: Warm up to ice sculptures, chilled sake tastings, and live music.
Why: Walkin’ in a post-wintry wonderland.
When: Sun., 1-6 p.m.