Columns Talking ChicThe Power of Denim: A Love/Hate RelationshipThe power of denim has not only become a popular trend among the fashion-conscious, but a ridiculously expensive OBSESSION that makes many of us put extra hours in just to afford something fabulous. So in trying to tackle an article about hunting for “the perfect jean,” my focus has become scrambled because not only is there no such thing, but in the past five years or so, since its explosion on American culture, finding the best pair of jeans for your body type is nearly impossible. (Written By Elana Pruitt) InsightsThe Law of UncertaintyI have many jobs in life, but like many who long to spend their days doing what they love, I have to spend a fair amount of time earning a living at what may seem to some very unfulfilling work. (Written By Lisa A. Trimarchi) Simply SingleAttachment and the Next Level: When Casual Dating Hits an Emotional Roadblock, How Do We Know When to Take It to the Next Level and When to Call It Quits?Generally, as one or both parties develop feelings, a relationship eventually reaches a standstill, and one faces a juncture. Does one take it to the “next level,” leave it as is for as long as possible, end it, or let it fade? (Written By Patricia Lee) Book ReviewThe Mermaid Chair - Author Sue Monk KiddI’ve always admired people who were willing to take chances and suffer the consequences, but never did I dream I’d admire a woman (or a man for that matter) for infidelity, nor did I ever dream I’d admire the husband his forgiveness of that wife’s infidelity. (Reviewed By Lee Lemon Peoples) The Chronicles of Narnia - Author C. S. Lewis How grateful I am for the recent movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe! No, I have not yet seen the movie, but because I had been planning for many years now to revisit the series, some of whose novels I had enjoyed with my son who is now thirty-two years old, I found the Christmas season the appropriate time to do that, as well as introduce my two youngest granddaughters to the masterful art of C. S. Lewis. (Written By Lee Lemon Peoples) The Beauty AgendaWhy not let holiday shopping be the only reason for the winter woes? Battle brassy, blah hair and bothersome, badly timed blemishes, perfect your pout, and flaunt fabulous fingers and toes to sparkle and shine during the holidays. (A New Column by Patricia Lee) Dear AdinaAdina delivers some hard to swallow advice to two women, and as difficult as their pills are to digest, they cannot deny the wisdom behind Adina's words. |