What to do on a rainy afternoon?
Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, my husband and I had planned to do some work in the garden. But then, punctually at three, it began to pour. This was excellent, as it had been much too dry here…
Would You Like to Dine Outside?
Finally, it appears as if summer (or a belated spring) has arrived in much of the northern United States. Seemingly within minutes of the warmup, one of the major rites of summer occurred: all of the…
The Biology of Beauty
A friend of mine surprised me the other day by announcing that she hadn’t washed her hair since October. Given that she did not look like a total grease ball — quite the opposite, actually —…
Grocery Store Nightmares
For the most part I love my neighborhood grocery store. It’s part of a small local chain that focuses on locally produced products and produce. They have a strong emphasis on customer service. Clerks routinely roam…
An Internet-less Life
It’s been almost a week since I lost wireless in my apartment. The contract was in my roommate’s name, and she has moved out and taken the internet with her. It’s only until the end of…
Your Sofa is How Old?
I’ve resisted for a number of years, but have finally realized it’s time to do it. Yes, I absolutely, positively must replace my old living room furniture. My sofa and loveseat looked quite nice when I…
Earth Day
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Where Fashion and Reality TV Meet International Relations
Here’s an interesting story I came across yesterday. Kim Kardashian, of reality TV fame, is on the cover of the Turkish edition of Cosmo — and is upset about it. Why? She’s Armenian. She posed for…
Going Brolly Hunting
Dear Jean, You know, when you picked me out of a rack in Paris, I was surprised. I mean, you were dressed in black, black, and black; I am pink, beige, orange, and very, very bright….
Indulgence in Stress
I have been inundated with papers. I have just a few weeks left of college (!) but at the moment all my energy is focused on writing term papers. Two of which happen to be due…