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Wake Me When It’s Over

Americans can’t seem to get enough of Donald Trump, despite protests to the contrary.

December 13, 2015

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A Second Opinion

The prospect of a painful tooth extraction leads Andrea to question whether her doctor’s word is gospel.

December 6, 2015

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People Say the Darndest Things

Outraged over having to pay for parking while eating lunch? Maybe you’re from Connecticut.

November 29, 2015

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Make Next Year’s Bird Better

Here’s how to get a roasting-chart magnet to consult–there’s always next year!

November 25, 2015

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Grounded: The Benefits of Sitting on the Floor

Instead of settling in a sofa this holiday weekend, try sitting on the ground.

November 22, 2015

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The Truth About Lying

We all tell lies whether to protect ourselves or others. Be honest about it.

November 15, 2015

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Truth in Advertising

Andrea wants some of the same chutzpah as advertising executives.

November 8, 2015

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Next Stop, Christmas!

Put this 45-year-old holiday market on your radar . . . now!

November 5, 2015

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Who Really Knows Anything?

Andrea stumbles upon a book that shatters some long-held beliefs.

November 1, 2015

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I Love My Mantra

Andrea changes her mind about meditation and mantras and all that Eastern stuff.

October 25, 2015

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Coffee Shops with Character

Where to caffeinate throughout the city at cafes simple and swanky.

October 19, 2015

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Learning From Kim Kardashian?

Discuss: Is “social” media anti-social?

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The Pen Takes On the Sword

Sometimes a journalist can face up to the most intractable foe. There’s an award for that.

October 18, 2015

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On Cats and Bats

Andrea asks herself whether a 20-year-old cat who never goes outside need a rabies shot.

October 11, 2015

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Space Odyssey “The Martian” Lands in Theaters

As an astronaut stranded on Mars, Matt Damon is well worth watching. So’s the whole film.

October 4, 2015

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My Own Reality Show

Andrea has some got ideas for her own reality show on YouTube. Here’s what she’s proposing for Season One.

September 27, 2015

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Weekend Reading: Fashion Victims

Lurid tales from a time when our clothing was (literally) killing us.

September 24, 2015

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This Pope Cleans Up Good

Among the silly Francis stuff is one item that will prove useful in the kitchen.

September 20, 2015

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