I recently asked if we are now a Botox Nation, preferring Barbie and Ken’s wrinkle-free faces, boobs of steel that say … More
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Silence Equals A “Yes” Vote
The midterm elections are upon us and famously have lower turnouts, but it’s more important than ever to vote. Midterms … More
Be Happier, Eat 5 Fruits and 5 Veggies Daily
We’ve long been told “we are what we eat” and we need to “eat well to be well” in our physical … More
Who Doesn’t Love The Fair?
I don’t. There. I said it. I don’t like the state fair. When the family packed up to make our … More
Komen Pink Camouflaging “Bit For The Cure”
One in eight women will develop or die from breast cancer. Having a mission statement to end breast cancer is … More
Freezing Eggs, A Perk For Female Employees?
When I read the headline that Apple and Facebook are now offering to freeze female employees’ eggs as a perk of employment, … More
Success In An Elusive F2 at The Knoxville Zoo
Once upon a time, an interesting species of turtle became extinct. Last seen in 1908, the Arakan Forest Turtle, Heosemys depressa, … More
Who Would Maya be Now?
Today, sitting outside at a cafe on Grand Avenue, I met a two-month old baby, Stella, her mother, and her … More
Visitors @ My Window
I have cats. So, when I heard a “thud” at the window, I assumed it was one of my furry … More
Movie: Jon Favreau’s CHEF
Though I’m late to the party, I’m thrilled to have discovered Jon Favreau’s fabulous film CHEF. A sleeper hit when it … More