I got the idea of writing about cocktails a few months ago, and instead of just downing a bunch of drinks in one sitting (as fun as that might be), I chose to spread out a few of them over a few weeks and document some of the beverages I made. While these are relatively… Read more »
Do you want to become Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Technology Officer? Well, what we achieve all depends on how we see the world. If you’re like me, you love to dream big, even impossibly big. But the word impossible doesn’t stop you. … Read more »
Artist: The Dollyrots Album: Down The Rabbit Hole Los Angeles pop-punk band, The Dollyrots, have released their latest album Down The Rabbit Hole. The album is a collection of B-sides, rarities, and cover songs with a Dollyrots twist; featuring songs from throughout the band’s 20-year history, remastered and including some previously unheard tracks and alternate… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am in my mid-thirties and have never been married or had children. I met this fantastic guy last year and we are talking about moving in together. He is divorced and has two children, ages six and nine, and he has 50/50 custody. I have gotten along great with the kids,… Read more »
Some issues are more difficult than others. Not because of the technical aspects of editing, but rather because of the content. It’s tempting for me to look at articles I disagree with and decide to simply not publish them. But I know I have certain biases, and so I try to err on the side… Read more »
If you have an angel who loves you unconditionally, who’d do anything to keep you safe, who bursts with infinite joy at every good deed you do, and who weeps with you and holds you during your every heartache, wouldn’t you feel truly loved and understood? To become the ultimate Valentine, it’s time to become… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
All kids (and grown-ups!) worry sometimes. Helping our children learn how to effectively cope with their worries is arguably one of the most important skills we can teach them. As the mother of a self-proclaimed worrywart and classic over-thinker, here are a few tips and tricks that have worked for us. Make A Worry Box… Read more »
Good habits shape good decision making. It means that once we continue a behavior, our brain can be on autopilot and focus on bigger priorities. For example, the routine of brushing our teeth before bed saves our brain-space from worrying about it as a task. The same goes for many other good habits such as… Read more »
