The minimalist lifestyle’s unnatural

May 17, 2014
When I visit someone whose house is organized and minimal with plenty of room and white space, well, I love it. I love the idea of living in an orderly place. Where...
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Going back in time

May 14, 2014
There was once a day when we knew the model and make of every car on the road. Including this iconic finned Cadillac Coup de Ville that we spied while out on errands a...
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Relax. Listen to the birds.

May 13, 2014
It's 6:30am. I'm sitting at my desk. Outside my windows, some birds are chattering. It's a sound we don't pay much attention to, what with traffic noises, television...
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Champagne with dinner? Yes.

May 12, 2014
When wine writer Natalie MacLean suggested that sparkling wine was entirely suitable to serve for dinner I was thrilled. And while I wouldn't wait for permission to do...
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Calling Mom

May 11, 2014
During our life together I spoke to my mother just about every single day. We lived thousands of miles apart for decades, but hearing her voice was an important part...
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Spare me the drama dumping

May 10, 2014
Like everyone else, I've got drama in my life.  I argue with my husband, lose friends, have my feelings hurt. All the usual stuff goes on in my life, like everyone...
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What are your words to live by?

May 9, 2014
Everyone's got one--a creed by which they live.  And I'm wondering what yours is, especially if you are a parent. Because I suspect parents might give things like this...
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It’s National Masturbation Month

May 7, 2014
Let's pretend he's our age. But if you're younger: In the interests of equal opportunity: or this one I try to acknowledge the month every year. If you'd like...
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Capitalizing on our paranoia

May 6, 2014
The thing about capitalism is that entrepreneurs can and will monetize just about everything. Including our paranoia.  That's the beauty of our system. The Skymall...
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Port, crystal and — crystal blue persuasion

May 4, 2014
"What kind of glasses should we serve the port in?" I asked my husband the other day. We were having a few friends over for after dinner cheese, chocolate and port, and...
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