Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Diet or a Romp?

What do you think of the Paleo (Caveman) diet? How about The Engine 2 diet?  The Zone?  Low Carbs?  The Mediterranean?  The Maker’s Diet?  The French Women Don’t Get Fat Diet? I can tell you the good, the bad and … Continue reading

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A wrecked manicure…

“Oh dear.  She’s really let herself go.” None of us wants to be that person, our vitality and beauty so notably absent that we become the subject of shushed and sad post-reunion conversations. As you may know, I currently live in a house that … Continue reading

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Pick You Up At Seven? (Thirteen dating hints for teenage boys)

What’s the most important thing for a teenage boy to know when he decides he wants to go on date? Here’s a partial list of helpful hints for the “I’ll pick you up at seven?” part of a date.  I’m … Continue reading

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A weight problem or a hate problem?

“Have you ever had a weight problem?” she asked me. I’ve just encountered a woman half a generation older than I, radiating sunny vibes to every corner of the kitchen.  She is light in spirit, curious, and lively.  Turns out … Continue reading

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Are we more spiritual than God?

I was asked this week about the Hunger Games. Did I read the book?  Did my boys?  Would I allow them to see the movie? My friend was wrestling hard.  She had been given a verbal smack-down by a peer … Continue reading

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