I have no idea how it happened, but with Thanksgiving a mere five days away, it seems it’s time for me to make my annual list of […]
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AMAZON PRIME DAY: SHOPPING GUIDES
It’s Amazon Prime Day! Hooray! Today I have shopping guides just for you – whether you’re styling your home, looking to try new snacks, or simply need […]
Please say this, too, shall pass
There are certain trendy phrases that I can’t stand. “Throw shade.” “Spill the tea.” “Self-care.” “Real talk.” I don’t know whether I dislike these buzzwords more because […]
Movement in motion: Walk, listen, learn
Since this pandemic started, walks have been my salvation. Even during the past few weeks, as restaurants, shops and markets have reopened, I’ve opted to keep close […]
Please stop with the excuses: Racism is real
White privilege is absurd. That the color of one’s skin should influence his or her advantage in life is ridiculous. That does not, however, mean white privilege […]
New coworkers make home office even stranger
Like many of you, I have been working from home for the past few weeks. And while the whole pajama-pants-as-uniform thing is nice, there are other aspects […]
What is there to say in times like these, except ‘Stay home!
During the years I’ve been writing this column — far more than I care to count — I’ve covered a litany of topics. Shoes. Dressing room mirrors. […]
Hermit dog mom’s hobbies don’t match up
It has become increasingly obvious to me lately that my passions and my lifestyle do not exactly — how should I put it? —mesh. In fact, they […]
No time for movies makes Oscars no fun
There was a time when I got excited for the Oscars. That was back in the salad days, when I actually made it to the movies more […]
Girl Scout cookie sales kick off Friday
The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is kicking off cookie season across the state, and beyond, Friday. Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils and the remainder of the […]