You don’t want to date a taken man

Tiger Woods, Jessie James, Bill Clinton, Erik Bennett, Jude Law, Kobe Bryant, Jon Gosselin, David Letterman … What do all these names have in common? If you guessed cheating men, you are right (Disclaimer: These men are accused of cheating, we don’t know for sure if they are really guilty). Please wait before you get the tar and feathers out […]

Cookbooks throughout history: gastronomic treasures

(Author’s note: note that the word “recipe” comes from the word “receipt”, which you will see used in early books). Our fascination with cookbooks is practically limitless. Celebrity chefs make millions from their beautifully illustrated cookbooks, many of which are never really used other than for fantasy. And basic classics like Better houses and gardens, Betty Crocker or Pillsbury will […]

The five best homeless movies

Everyone loves a good homeless story. Seeing the guy who’s been canceled and scorned laughs for the last time; see the little one with the odds against him going to achieve greatness. It’s no wonder that some of the greatest and longest-running movies of all time are stories of the homeless. But which ones are the best? What are the […]

Celebrity bag trends for the 2009 season

How can a girl keep up with the latest bag trends for the 2009 season? It depends, of course, on whether we are talking about the summer or the winter season. It also largely depends on what the stars and celebrities are wearing. Why? Because divas and celebrities know exactly what to wear and, depending on the season, occasion and […]

Working with bad memories

Bad juju In our house, it is affectionately called “mal juju”. I guess acknowledging temporary insanity with a dose of humor is half the battle. But when our lives are moving at a fairly even pace, it’s not funny when one of us suddenly stumbles upon it. The bad juju. For us, bad juju is what we call an old […]

Fashion hats grow in popularity

In today’s fashion conscious world, your clothes say as much about you as the actual words you use. Therefore, the accessories you choose to complement any outfit are absolutely essential to truly reflect your personality. This fashion awareness extends to men, women and children and today a fashionable hat has become an integral part of any outfit. Designer hats, particularly […]

Key points about emotional intelligence

So why is it important that we understand emotional intelligence? Are there different types of emotional intelligence? Is there a difference between men and women or between people of different ages or between people who do different types of jobs? The key information summarized below is the result of many studies, documented in books, research articles, and case studies over […]