Health & Wellness

Revelations of a Reformed Radical Dater: Wink or Blink? How to Deflect a Fink
With dating, you have to know your subtle cues and how to manage them. There are several cues to keep a man at bay. Crossed arms, limited eye contact, and being turned away from him let a man know to keep his distance. You appe...

Pulling in the Right Direction
Most likely this post has been prompted by adequate sleep. In the predawn hours, I awoke alert just as my alarm was sounding. Unlike most mornings, I stayed awake instead of turning over for another round of slumber. Lying ther...

Gift ideas for coquettish gourmands (like me!)
Know anyone like me? Here are some gifts I KNOW will be well-received! Williams-Sonoma is having a pretty good sale through this coming Monday, December 12: between 10% and 30% off, with free shipping. If you spend $200, you wo...

Food for thought: Lessons from a Lunch Lady
(Note: Due to all the recipes and links, I am updating this entry over time) Just for you, I have channeled the lovely Jheri-curled, netted, red-aproned, orthopedic-shoed lunch lady of my youth. Thursday’s turkey became F...
Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Six simple things you can do today to help reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happier, healthier life. For more advice, purchase State of the World 2010 – Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to ...

5 Ways to Go Green and Save Green
How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time? Staff members at the Worldwatch Institute, a global environmental organization, share ideas on how to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN at home and at work. To learn ...