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Girl Scout Cookies: The Dark Side

An argument against the wholesomeness of selling Thin Mints, etc.

April 2, 2017

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A Fridge Too Far

Andrea struggles to adjust to her new appliance, but in the meantime, it’s a weight-loss op.

March 26, 2017

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Thursday Is National Puppy Day!!!

WHAT COULD BE better or sweeter or cuddlier than a puppy—you know, that ball of fluff the kids nagged you for an then allowed you to walk and feed for the next 10 years? By now I think we all know the benefits of pet ownership, not limited to dogs, although we all have our biases. […]

March 22, 2017

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The Ed Sullivan Show Had It All

Anyone who was anyone showed up at one time or another.

March 19, 2017

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Vacation Blues

When vacations don’t turn out the way you expected.

March 12, 2017

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Mastering Mindful Zen Mastery

You don’t have be a master of mindfulness to meditate.

March 5, 2017

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Introducing: A Philadelphia Theater Directory

Where the shows are and where to eat before or after.

March 2, 2017

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Introducing: A Pittsburgh Theater Directory

Where the shows are. And where to eat before and after.

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Weather(men) Get It Wrong

How do you get a job where there are no consequences for mistakes? Be a weather forecaster!

February 26, 2017

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Biology, Destiny and All That

‘The How and the Why’ explores choices women still have to make.

February 22, 2017

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The White House Ghost

Bodies are buried there. So are reputations.

February 14, 2017

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How to Talk to Grownup Kids

They’ve left the nest. How that changes how you communicate with them.

February 12, 2017

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The Romance of Romance Novels

ICYMI: In time for Valentine’s Day, analyzing the appeal of these happily-ever-after reads.

February 11, 2017

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Scam Alert

Keep this as your mantra: There’s no free anything!

February 5, 2017

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Getting Started . . . With Anything!

A new gym routine? A new business? Here’s how to take that first step.

January 30, 2017

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What Have You Been Drinking?

Pepsi’s LIFEWTR and Coke’s smartwater battle for dominance beginning Super Bowl Sunday.

January 29, 2017

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The End of Childhood

The “Greatest Show on Earth” is getting its curtain call.

January 22, 2017

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Another, Better Donald

In praise of the young Donald . . . Sutherland.

January 15, 2017

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