Tips For Being An Incredible Gift Giver
2 July 2008, 22:10 No comments
I must admit that I have received more than a few compliments on my prowess in the arena of gift giving. Sure, I have given a few unfortunate gifts in my day, Hobby Shops but for the most part, I am proud to say that I can usually finds gifts for loved ones that are [...]
Cultivating Memories Willys And Betty Peck
11 June 2008, 19:07 No comments
If you want some insight into Willys and Betty Peck, just walk through their Saratoga home and garden.
A sign in the front yard identifies it as “The Heritage Gardens of Willys and Betty Peck.”
“Heritage” applies not just to the landscaping, including tall trees that have grown to shade the house and grounds after being planted [...]
Making It Home After The Honeymoon
17 May 2008, 22:10 No comments
If you’re all caught up in planning your wedding and dreaming of a wonderful life together, you should know that at some point — probably within your first two years as a married couple — you’ll feel like quitting.
But if you go into marriage knowing it can be tough, you might be better equipped for [...]
Time for a Little tribute to jazz
14 April 2008, 05:05 No comments
The concept for Russ Little’s new album On the Shoulders of Giants is right out of jazz tradition %26ndash; a collection of compositions by the genre’s masters %26ndash; but its title was inspired by science.For the disc that includes interpretations of Duke Ellington, [...]
The No 1 Ladiesrsquo; Detective Agency was what Africa deserved
1 April 2008, 06:06 No comments
In a week of lamentations, we had three deaths, three final curtain calls
through the invisible fourth wall among those who put on the motley. The
rude mechanicals must now cast aside Thalia%26rsquo;s smiling mask to wear
Melpomene%26rsquo;s tragic visage. Anthony Minghella, whose shocking exit came just
as his last film was about to be shown; Paul Scofield, a [...]
The No 1 Ladiesrsquo; Detective Agency was what Africa deserved
1 April 2008, 06:06 No comments
In a week of lamentations, we had three deaths, three final curtain calls
through the invisible fourth wall among those who put on the motley. The
rude mechanicals must now cast aside Thalia%26rsquo;s smiling mask to wear
Melpomene%26rsquo;s tragic visage. Anthony Minghella, whose shocking exit came just
as his last film was about to be shown; Paul Scofield, a [...]
Amateur Sleuths Name Anonymous Dead
31 March 2008, 01:01 No comments
You need a hobby, she says, or a goal.I have a goal, he replies, though he describes it as a “calling”.He wants to give “Does” back their names.His obsession began two decades ago, when Lori told him about the unidentified young woman wrapped in canvas whose body her father had stumbled on in Georgetown, Ky., [...]
Married to the life aquatic
28 March 2008, 16:04 No comments
‘Love me, love my dog:” That’s the story of my marriage to Ronny. Our dog’s health, comfort and logistical needs rule our roost. When resentment surfaces, though, I need only think of my daughter’s lot — “love me, love my fish tank” — to count my blessings. Call it an addiction or an obsession (he [...]
Married to the life aquatic
22 March 2008, 22:10 No comments
‘Love me, love my dog:” That’s the story of my marriage to Ronny. Our dog’s health, comfort and logistical needs rule our roost. When resentment surfaces, though, I need only think of my daughter’s lot — “love me, love my fish tank” — to count my blessings. Call it an addiction or an obsession (he [...]
Omid Djalili seriously funny
22 March 2008, 22:10 No comments
Omid Djalili, as a British-born Iranian comedian, offers many illuminating
insights into disparate strands of different cultures. Did you know, for
instance, that the BBC took a view on the hirsuteness tolerance of its
audience? This emerged when Omid %26ndash; it surely won%26rsquo;t be long before he becomes
a one-name brand like Oprah, Delia, Madonna %26ndash; was advised to [...]
