Are “feet of clay” really just human flaws?

June 24, 2026
Surprise, surprise. Deepak Chopra was an Epstein buddy. Cesar Chavez raped women and minors. Many big names appear in the files in what seem to be incriminating ways. Powerful men and yes, women, too, overlooked, ignored or even took part in nefarious activities. Horrific things happened....

Trading Facebook for facetime

July 1, 2013
A few weeks ago an online friend commented that she'd given up her addiction to social media and had never been happier. I struggle, myself, with the amount of time I...

Best kitchen trick ever

June 30, 2013
If you're anything like me, you don't always use an entire can of tomato paste. Oh, I know. The cans are small. But some recipes call for only a tablespoon or two, just...

About dreams, work & success

June 29, 2013
                                        What...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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