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12 Tips to Improve Your Conversations

Don’t be at a loss for words. Some suggestions for mastering the art of conversation.

December 6, 2018

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Window Wonders in NYC

Nothing compares to the extravaganza of New York City department store windows at Christmas.

December 4, 2018

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Account Insecurity

What’s worse than being locked out of your house? Being locked out of your own blog.

December 2, 2018

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My Holiday Entertaining With . . . Shrimp

Here’s how to make sure your party food gets eaten.

November 29, 2018

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My Dinner With . . . Rack of Lamb

Baby lamb chops are pricey, true, but also fast to make and . . . delicious.

November 22, 2018

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Museum Store Sunday!!

This little guy’s excited. Shouldn’t you be too?

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Gobble, Gobble

Happy Thanksgiving.

November 21, 2018

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Devil or Angel?

How to get rid of the Bad You? Send her on vacation.

November 18, 2018

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Technology’s Dark Side

When an overly wired world sets off a false alarm.

November 11, 2018

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A Different Tree of Life

On Chios, the trees are unique, and mastic is everything to everyone.

November 8, 2018

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‘You’re Going to Die’: A Daily Reminder

The Bhutanese say to be happy, you should contemplate your death five times daily. Really?

November 4, 2018

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In Defense of Marijuana

In case you didn’t know, drinking alcohol is far worse than smoking pot.

October 28, 2018

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My Turn: Soup’s On

A recipe for dinner with a big helping of friendship.

October 25, 2018

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Blazing Pumpkins

Halloween allows for silly displays and some genuinely gorgeous tributes to the season.

October 21, 2018

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A Squirrely Tale

There’s no way a squirrel is a comfort animal. Especially when it shows up in your house.

October 14, 2018

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Celebrating Columbus

Gone exploring. See you back here on Tuesday.

October 7, 2018

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The Chocolate-Chip Cookie Challenge

Are DoubleTree Hotel’s, Toll House’s or Tate’s worth breaking your diet for?

September 30, 2018

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Remedies for Depression

Can a glass of V-8 combat the blues? It’s worth a try.

September 23, 2018

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