Hooks, Lines, and Sinkers: Provocative Words from Romantic Films
Writers tend to watch movies in a way that often makes them much less satisfying. Late one night I attempt to watch the romantic movie, Love, Wedding,... Read More...
Ultimate Guide to the Best Drugstore Makeup Brands
"Drugstore Makeup" is no longer passé, as the brands available have expanded and a few new companies have broken the hold the classic beauty lines hel... Read More...
How to Resign? 8 Steps to Negotiate Your Best Exit
It’s not been easy...deciding to leave the company. Almost as difficult as the decision to leave will be the discussion with your leader about your de... Read More...
Summer Goodness: Gazpacho Recipe with Chevre Cream
There are many versions of gazpacho, some made with moistened bread and ground almonds, some that are chunky, some that are puréed, and some that don’... Read More...
5 Simple Strategies for Relieving Stress
In the distant past, those folks who tended to look for things to feel stressed about may have survived by noticing things that their more chill conte... Read More...
10 Common Regrets After 50
Major life regrets have long been considered an inevitable part of growing older, and the half-century mark is a natural place for most women to stop ... Read More...
A Natural Remedy for Inflammation: Essential Oil
Inflammation causes pain and discomfort throughout your body. For centuries, naturopathic healers have used essential oils to treat a range of inflamm... Read More...
Get the Skinny on Fat!
No fat, low fat, trans fat, fatty acid….has all the ‘blubber’ around fat got your brain feeling ‘overweight’ with a ‘stout’ amount of information? All... Read More...
Why Even After 50 You Still Love Bad Boys
There is nothing like a dating a Bad Boy. He makes you feel so alive inside, and that’s part of why you may be wildly attracted to him. Bad Boys have ... Read More...
Exotic Summer Wines from All-American Lodi Wineries
Lodi, two hours inland from San Francisco and a galaxy away from Napa Valley, is known for big, fruity Zinfandels. In fact, Lodi wineries produce some... Read More...
Put Yourself on the List: Learning Work-Life Balance
At 9 pm on Saturday night, I left the courthouse. I had been selected as a juror for a trial a little more than two weeks earlier. It was only two wee... Read More...
Loving Across the Miles: Caring for Aging Parents
As our parents get older—and become ill or are no longer able to fully care for themselves—children living at a distance are faced with pressing probl... Read More...