[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BynJmKpzJEw A few weeks ago, tabloids and celeb gossip sites exploded with the story about a 51-year-old actor (not likely someone you would recognize or know) marrying a 16-year old girl. I, for one, was pretty firmly in the “publicity stunt/she’s not really 16” camp- I mean, you take a look at this girl, how…
I recently moved back to my parents’ house, where I’ll be for another month until I move to Alabama. In all three places, summer can be brutal. As my home is not air conditioned, there is little respite from the humidity. I’ve taken to finding some easy ways to stay cool. I often give myself…
For almost a month, Canada Post has been on strike, off and on, and we’ve had no mail nationally for the last ten days of the strike. But last Wednesday, the government forced them back to work. And you know what? I didn’t really miss it. I pay my bills online. I view my bank…
As a college student/recent grad in the city, craigslist is pretty much the only way to get furniture. Buying furniture is pretty easy– you email someone, and if it’s still available you set up a meet and you pick it up. Selling it, though, is another matter. It wasn’t until I was trying to sell…
In less than two months, I’m becoming a Southerner. After 18 years in New Jersey and 4 in Washington, D.C., I’m moving to Mobile, AL. Now, I’ve never really been down South before. My grandparents used to rent winter homes in secluded developed communities in South Carolina or Florida, and I visited them there, but…
With the advent (finally) of nicer weather, I recently switched from exclusively exercising indoors, to walking outdoors as well. Most days I manage to take a 30 minute walk before getting ready for work. A few days ago I discovered a park only about five minutes from my home. Lest you think I’m completely unobservant,…
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 recently. Even better, we suddenly found ourselves with time on hour hands. We didn’t look for any other chores…
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 local restaurants opened up their outdoor dining areas. A few lucky restaurants actually have rooftop dining or a secluded…
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 — I was curious to learn more. What resulted was a lengthy discussion on the biology of hair. Until thirty…
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 the aisles to check if you need help. The butchers and people in the deli seem dedicated to providing…
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