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When I first saw "Walk the Line," the 2005 biopic about Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, my first impressions were not "wow, he's really messed up.” Instead, I was swept up in the romance of this tragic young man whose demons manifest themselves in addiction,…
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On the eve of my high school reunion, I am slightly giddy with anticipation. Not because my life began and ended with high school: my 30s have been where I've really hit my stride. And I have remained connected with my high school friends who made an impact on…
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New York, today I grieve collectively with you and the nation. I write this from California, but you are my adopted home city, as you have been to the many to whom you have opened your doors. You woo me with your beauty, excite me with your energy, and tantalize me with your style.…
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I awoke one morning with
frightening symptoms: three fingers on my right hand were numb.
Convinced the cause was neurologic, I headed straight to WebMD,
which pointed toward the telltale early symptoms of Read More »
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Despite signs that the
economy is on the upswing, the recession is still very much here,
with many of us unemployed. I've been fortunate to have
freelance income keeping me afloat, but some days I need a little
more of a tug than just the fear of unpaid rent to inspire me. When
I'm… Read More »
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Author's disclaimer:
This piece is meant to be read as tongue-in-cheek and deliberately
cynical. Still, it might elicit a few head nods from those in the
trenches... New York dating is a jungle, a proverbial shark
tank, a snake pit. Thrown in at the deep end, I had to learn fast,
that… Read More »
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I'm descended from
remarkable, strong women, and thus it's no surprise, I'm
inspired by remarkable, strong women, or those on their way.
Julie and
Julia, the 2009 film about Julie Powell, a frustrated
30-year-old cubicle dweller… Read More »
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Growing up, I drank my milk,
2-3 glasses every night, like a good little girl. This was during
the 70s, way before "lactose-intolerant-this,"
"nondairy that," let alone "hormone-free milk"
and Whole Foods. I also grew...big. I was healthy, but developed
rather quickly… Read More »
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