There’s a reason the Eskimos have a thousand words for snow. They’ve got to do something to forget how friggin’ cold it is outside.

Just ask Clarissa Iverton, the main character of Vendela Vida’s graceful sophomore novel, Let the Northern ...

It’s that time again — when we prepare to ring in the new by celebrating the best of the past year. So this week, we give you some of our favorite stories from 2006.

Dear Jean-Louis,

The votes are in. The anticipation mounts. Naughty or nice?

DO
Unsilent Night
What: Grab your boombox and join composer Phil Kline’s fourth annual moving art project.
Why: You stink at caroling.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores Park, ...

We all know what happened to greedy King Midas. Fool nearly died of starvation.

Good thing his curse doesn’t apply to skin care.

Go for the gold with Spa Radiance’s new Gold Mineral body wrap, a luxurious 90-minute treatment that ...

When it comes to treating yourself, you never put up resistance. And wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am nail shops have a distinct lack of savoir faire.

Put the ooh back in ooh la la at The Pampered Girl, a charming new nail salon in Hayes ...

Sentiments purchased on Aisle 6 have the same shelf life as a carton of sour milk — and usually end up in the same place.

When you want your message to make a lasting impression, send a card from Yellow Owl ...

Twenty-six days left to procrastinate.

SEE
Of Wind and Waves: the Life of Woody Brown
What: Documentary on 94-year-old Maui surfing and sailing legend who invented the catamaran. Filmmaker Q&A to follow.
Why: Lei off.
When: Thru Dec. 3. Thurs. ...