As I watched the new Netflix series, Emily in Paris, I was transported back to a coming of age time back in the late 70's. Sometimes a little fantasy and esca...
Chanting my new motivating Mantra “Life Isn’t Cancelled” there was no stopping us even if it meant the risks of getting sick were higher than staying home. We had taken as many precautions as needed. ...
Puffer jackets have exploded in popularity in recent years, most likely due to how comfy and cozy they are. Puffers are available in short, mid and long lengths, to suit all styles and budgets. They range in weight from ultra lightweight to ready-for-the-arctic. ...
There is something sexy about a woman in a flannel shirt. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what it is. Maybe it conjures up fond memories of lounging around in our partner's well-worn, plaid flannel when we were... a bit younger. Shackets, or shirt jackets, are a fall trend that has caught on in a big way. ...
I tried to keep my eyes on the puzzle but I couldn’t help observing my daughter—now a young woman—gaze at her lover. People say she looks like me with her turned up nose and heart-shaped face, but her coloring is all her dad’s side of the family: deep, deep auburn hair; creamy porcelain skin with a smattering of peachy freckles; and light colored eyes—one blue, one light brown. The soft light of the fire danced across her face, illuminating her happiness....
“You’re thin, but you’re flabby.”
So spoke my 16 year-old daughter when we went on a beach vacation this summer.
She was referring particularly to my arms. After years of running, my legs are decently toned. But even after I replaced running with swimming several years back, my arms still look like some sort of hastily improvised, white surrender flag: long sticks with loose marshmallow-like blobs of flesh swinging off them....
As the afternoon progressed, I noticed that Mom had availed herself heavily at the bar. While this behavior from Mom happened, it rarely started during daylight hours and was usually in good cheer. Whomever was in from snow play was regaled by Mom with stories of woe......
Have you ever taken Ativan? I’d been given the prescription right after my diagnosis of oral cancer. It takes the edge off of anxiety and calms jangled nerves. “Are you claustrophobic?” was one of the first questions I’d been asked. I am, not to the point where I can’t ride an elevator but I don’t like crowds and hate anything covering my face. That was unfortunate since I had to be fitted......
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Our culture is obsessed with the size and shape of women’s bodies. Lean is good. Fat is bad. Even worse, there’s an a...
There are so many sales going on right now that it can be hard to justify paying full price for anything, especially clothes. For this article I challenged myself to find stylish, easy-to-wear pieces under $40. I chose to focus on classic blue, which is Pantone's color of the year for 2020. Classic blue is universally flattering on all skin tones and is a color that can be worn all four seasons, reducing cost per wear. ...
Making our outdoor spaces as welcoming as possible right now includes having a basket filled with an assortment of blankets and throws for you and your guests to cuddle up in. There is something for everyone - tartan plaids, tie-dye, animal prints, faux fur, sherpa, down throws and even a travel one with a carrying case. Here is my roundup of throw blankets guaranteed to help you stay warm and be an A+ hostess at all your outside gatherings. ...
We moved to London for two years and Rachel and I still spoke on the phone, for at least an hour, every day. We moved back and despite the kids being at different schools we remained best friends. Then we weren’t....
It was one of the saddest days of my life and I needed the kind of comfort that came from my go-to person for the past thirty-plus years. I wanted to climb into...
You could hear us coming long before you saw us. My kids were in elementary school when I found a friend to run with. As I sat on the edge of a pool at a birthd...
Months after my Marriage, my First Big Love (FBL) and I met up at a wedding of friends from our weekend and house party days. I was surprisingly nervous, sweating in a snug sweater dress....
So, as we move into the cool weather months, for many of us that means like bears, we are moving into a form of quiet and isolation and the question is, what is the best way to stay connected to our friends.
Here are a few ideas that could make winter time a little more upbeat during this Pandemic.
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I tried to keep my eyes on the puzzle but I couldn’t help observing my daughter—now a young woman—gaze at her lover. People say she looks like me with her turned up nose and heart-shaped face, but her coloring is all her dad’s side of the family: deep, deep auburn hair; creamy porcelain skin with a smattering of peachy freckles; and light colored eyes—one blue, one light brown. The soft light of the fire danced across her face, illuminating her happiness....
As the afternoon progressed, I noticed that Mom had availed herself heavily at the bar. While this behavior from Mom happened, it rarely started during daylight hours and was usually in good cheer. Whomever was in from snow play was regaled by Mom with stories of woe......
We moved to London for two years and Rachel and I still spoke on the phone, for at least an hour, every day. We moved back and despite the kids being at different schools we remained best friends. Then we weren’t....
Months after my Marriage, my First Big Love (FBL) and I met up at a wedding of friends from our weekend and house party days. I was surprisingly nervous, sweating in a snug sweater dress....
Puffer jackets have exploded in popularity in recent years, most likely due to how comfy and cozy they are. Puffers are available in short, mid and long lengths, to suit all styles and budgets. They range in weight from ultra lightweight to ready-for-the-arctic. ...
There is something sexy about a woman in a flannel shirt. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what it is. Maybe it conjures up fond memories of lounging around in our partner's well-worn, plaid flannel when we were... a bit younger. Shackets, or shirt jackets, are a fall trend that has caught on in a big way. ...
