I READ about an artist who is 86 years old and still paints every day. Not much of a marketer, he never put much effort into selling his work, but now he wants some recognition. In a late-stage burst of perseverance he has managed to have a small museum mount a retrospective of his life’s […]
February 11, 2018
We’re off today, celebrating with our families. See you back here tomorrow.
December 25, 2017
This pine cone-shaped gland affects sleeping patterns and maybe mood. And, it’s considered the spiritual center of inner vision and wisdom.
December 18, 2017
IF YOU’RE STILL WALKING tall with stilettos and pretty polished toes, yay for you. But if your feet are complaining, those great heights and glamorous hues — either separately or in combination — may be at the root. About 75% of Americans have foot pain at some point in their lives, mostly caused by shoes that […]
September 22, 2017
Get over the weirdness of using an umbrella in the sun. Your skin will thank you.
July 15, 2017
IT’S A MARCH MORNING and the waves are crashing convincingly against the Malecón, Havana’s seawall and seaside stroll. Above, the clouds scud by, slightly gray but somehow not menacing. My main thought isn’t, This is amazing, I’m in Cuba, the forbidden island. Instead, my thought is, Where are we going for lunch? I signed up for […]
May 30, 2017
Stores and websites need to shed their spring and summer inventory. Forget the beach. It’s a good weekend to shop.
May 27, 2017
Why wait until the weekend of the Smithsonian Craft Show? Get a head start on Thursday evening, April 27, 2017, with Friends Night Out (5 to 8pm). Even the cocktails will be “craft!” The $25 ticket includes your first drink. And you can meet the 120 craft artists who will be there to chat and […]
April 17, 2017
Find out which products pose health and environmental dangers.
April 3, 2017
An argument against the wholesomeness of selling Thin Mints, etc.
April 2, 2017