Hair & Makeup

Hair & Makeup

Doesn't everyone - OK especially women - feel good when they look good?  Growing up in the 60's, I used to fight this concept.  I wanted to be valued for my intelligence, not my puffy Italian hair.  Well, I've grown up and realized that looking gorgeous not only makes one feel good, it's power!  We are visual people.  The first impression is a lasting one and Aristotle said, "Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference."

That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

One of the many rules I live by is, "Take a Bite out of the Big Apple!"  There are so many entertainment and cultural opportunities in this wonderful city, that it is a crime not to enjoy them. It's why we put up w/ the less pleasant aspects of city life.  An open wallet is one way to be a culture vulture, but let me share a few strategies for soaking up movies, theater, museums & more without landing in the poor house...

Eating Well @ Home

Eating Well @ home

   As a percentage of money we spend, food at home has actually come way down, for reasons both good:  we're eating less red meat, and not-so-good: the growth of processed and genetically modified foods.  There has been a transformation, however, in getting food on the table at home: the way we shop.