Intervention on a plate

June 28, 2013
Fishs Eddy in Manhattan is one of the most smile-inducing places in the city. No need to spend a dime, either. Just step in and prepare to be entertained.  The...
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4 Comments · Recipes, Travel

Life isn’t short, it’s long

June 27, 2013
How many times have you heard someone say, "Life is short!"  Or said it yourself? It's a constant in my vocabulary, a reminder that we should all make the most of...
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12 Comments · Blog

Dialogue is how we reach understanding

June 26, 2013
National (and individual) conversations about racism, homophobia and bigotry have amped up this week, starting with the Paula Deen deposition and on to the invalidation...
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5 Comments · Blog

6 pet tips for 4th of July + a contest

June 26, 2013
(2017 update: am not running the contest this year) The Fourth of July can be stressful for pets. We're distant enough from big, official displays, but some of our...
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12 Comments · Dogs

Gym shaming: whatever it takes

June 25, 2013
My fitness level is a complete reflection of the fact that I'm retired and lazy.  Carbs are my favorite friends at a meal, especially whole wheat pastas,  and I'll...
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17 Comments · Blog

Real romance is made up of tiny, everyday acts of love

June 24, 2013
There are probably women who don't like romantic gestures, but I can't name a single one. It doesn't even matter what the gesture is, either. That flower he brings when...
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6 Comments · Blog

The color of life

June 23, 2013
I love these bottles, especially the rose-colored ones. Color is best consumed in every possible shade and life is best consumed the same way. That's my position,...
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The silliness of sexting

June 22, 2013
The scene: Group of women of a certain age, in car coming back from a day in the city discussing this riveting 21st century topic. With much hilarity. If you...
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2 Comments · Blog

The real issue with Paula Deen’s racist statements

June 21, 2013
Paula Deen's on the hot seat this week, with just about everyone excoriating her for racist statements. Someone foolishly booked her on the Today show.  Fortunately,...
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39 Comments · Blog

Lazy summer days ahead

June 21, 2013
This little display in a Sonoma, Calif. shop made me think of summer and those sunny, lazy days ahead of us. Even though dragonflies are kind of bizarre-looking and...
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4 Comments · Blog, Travel

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