Recently, my husband Kevin and I went out to dinner sans kids, a special event in itself. We decided to forego our usual Tex-Mex spot in favor of a Spanish restaurant offering great tapas. This translates to a quieter, dimmer, adults-only atmosphere, conducive to lingering over our meal, sharing a glass of wine and not issuing please-chew-with-your-mouth-closed reminders. With Spanish… Read more »
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OK, maybe I oversold this one a bit. BUT, recent findings show that sarcasm boosts cognitive performance and creativity. And I’m going to ride on this study’s coattails at least for today. “Scientists now say that watching Modern Family will actually make you more creative and smarter,” began one of the segments on Good Morning America today. Keep talking, GMA…. Read more »
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At the age of 50, and after 27 years of marriage, I’m dating again. Well, not exactly dating. But it feels just like dating. I’m ISO a BFF (in search of a best friend forever). My life-long BFFs – the ones I’ve known since my elementary and high school days – live in the Northeast, scattered from Maryland to Pennsylvania… Read more »
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Back in my teens, I’d sleep until noon, clocking in a solid 11 or 12 hours of beautifully uninterrupted Zzzzz’s. And this was no small feat living on a busy street where 18-wheelers rumbled past my house convoy-style. But back then, I slept like a cat by a sunny window, only awakening after a half-day to eat. Fast-forward to sleep… Read more »
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I didn’t notice my husband’s magical powers right away. It began on a typical Saturday morning, with Kevin downstairs watching a soccer game he’d recorded the night before. In the next room – and this is key – the boys eat breakfast while discussing their “who-gets-to-play-videogames-first” strategy. Having just showered, I’m upstairs getting ready to blow-dry my hair. The moment… Read more »
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