Hi Gorgeouses! People tell me I gossip nice. That I'm not like the other InterGossips because I'm not narsty to the celebs. Some people say I could be a little meaner; others say they like my niceness just fine. Gorgeouses! I can't be mean. I am a gossip with a conscience! See, a lot of people … [Read more...]

Not since I first read Dennis Lee's classic collection Alligator Pie have I been so captivated by a book of imaginative poetry for children. Imagine This! (by Joanne Froh, illustrated by Frances Pagens) reaches out through compelling verse and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and pulls … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I am SUCH a winner today! I won TWO contests! TWO! First, I won the draw at my gym. My prize was free makeup. I'd say "woot," but a) I don't use that word in writing anymore, and b) I am VERY particular about my makeup. So, really, this prize sucks. But, I won! The second, … [Read more...]

Not since I first read Dennis Lee's classic collection Alligator Pie have I been so captivated by a book of imaginative poetry for children. Imagine This! (by Joanne Froh, illustrated by Frances Pagens) reaches out through compelling verse and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and pulls readers - … [Read more...]

Okay, so I don't know about you, but I have a reputation amongst my friends and family. A reputation as somewhat of a domestic goddess. That is to say, I'm known as someone who knows her way around a kitchen...someone who's good at all that stuff. You know, like cookies, casseroles and everything in … [Read more...]

As you all know, I went back to Weight Watchers last week after a semi-unintentional month-long hiatus. And now that I'm back at it again, I'm starting to have visions of "skinny me" dancing in my head once more.  I'm so excited to start seeing the pounds start to drop off again: next … [Read more...]

Life has suddenly become somewhat more complicated and challenging, as it is wont to do at the  most inconvenient times (in my case, end of term with its final lectures and stacks of papers and interminable meetings with panicked students, and holiday season, with its insistent holiday … [Read more...]

one of our senior editors resigned and made sure to leave a legacy behind her. she began a tradition, that the department is still insisting we partake in. each tuesday we are to wear a color, or a theme. like black day. (which i was more than happy to comply with) or blue day. or green day. Well, … [Read more...]

Is it December already?  No matter how organized you think you’ll be, there’s always some unplanned holiday shopping this time of year. In my experience, mostly due to unexpected activities that crop up the closer we get to the festivities.  I’m sure you know what I mean - unexpected … [Read more...]

Well, ladies, I am so impressed with myself!  I have almost finished my holiday shopping and it is only the first week of December.  Just a few more little things and some tough-to-buy-for-folks and I’m done.  What has me stressin’ now is my mommy wardrobe.  I have some fun … [Read more...]