Cats are so weird. Take my cat Leo, for example. Every morning I spend several minutes realigning throw rugs and straightening couch pillows in order to tidy up from his 4:00am wild tear around the house. Of course Leo is sound asleep (in the dog bed) when I’m awake, so I make sure to nudge him a … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Pretty Is” By Maggie Mitchell
My family doesn’t watch a lot of television, which is why I became a tad bit suspicious not long ago when my daughter told me (within the total time lapse of about an hour) that I needed to buy an elliptical/treadmill cross-training machine, a no-more-tears detangling brush and an amazingly painless … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Weightless” By Sarah Bannan
I was 11 years old when my parents told me that we were moving to Los Angeles. I was thrilled, of course. Television had taught me that Los Angeles is the land of palm trees and sunshine and movie stars, and I’d have the time of my life. Or so I thought. Starting a new school in the middle of the … [Read more...]
How You Can Live A Happier And Healthier Life
If there is something that 99.9% of the population of the world wants, it's to live a happy and healthy life. But how can we take steps to make our own lives happier and healthier? Sometimes it seems like too much for one person to control. Enter Jay Bradley, the Canadian, LA based wellness, … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?” By Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella
My husband will tell you that I’m obsessed with the thought of head lice. He’s right. Now let me be clear: I don’t relish being obsessed with the little critters; being obsessed with head lice is like being obsessed with cellulite—nobody enjoys thinking about it all the time. Had I the ability to … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Pieces Of My Mother: A Memoir” By Melissa Cistaro
I was a tad annoyed last month when my husband gave me a Fitbit for our anniversary. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate the thought, or the gift for that matter. The size of the box had suggested jewelry, which got my heart racing, but the contents encouraged exercise. Well, rats. I’m “blessed” … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Under A Dark Summer Sky” By Vanessa Lafaye
I’m so happy summer has arrived that I noticed myself skipping the other day. I’m not a cold weather gal and this past winter was a test on my sanity. I broke it up by two trips to the sunny south, which gave me the motivation to carry on until the spring thaw. If you live in a cold climate like I … [Read more...]
Making The Switch: An Avid Reader Goes Digital
I can easily be described as a passionate, avid reader. At any given point, I normally have three or four books on the go. I spent four years of my life studying books, and loved every minute of it. I have more than one book shelf stuffed full of all the books I have collected over the years. For … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Hugo And Rose” By Bridget Foley
A couple of years ago, when my daughter was around seven years old, she became adamant about not sleeping in her own room. My husband and I came to dread bedtime: evenings that had once followed a fairly regimented routine were suddenly filled with strife. And we almost always lost. No matter what … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Life With A Daughter’s Anorexia: An Interview With Author Clare B. Dunkle
Award-winning author Clare B. Dunkle was high on life. She lived overseas in beautiful Germany, her career as a children’s book novelist was taking off and, most importantly, her daughters were happy, healthy and teeming with exuberance. But almost without warning, Clare’s life crumpled when not … [Read more...]
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