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And the Oscar goes to…
This Sunday millions will watch as the Oscars are handed out for the eighty-second time. I will probably watch, although I find the choice of hosting duo Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin a dubious one. Couldn’t they let Steve handle it alone? I miss Billy Crystal and his musical monologue. An article in the New York [...] Read More >
The Latest Superbowl Ad Controversy
Most years, the most controversial thing about the Superbowl are the ads (or perhaps a wardrobe malfunction) so in a way this year is nothing new. But unlike most previous years, where the controversy surrounds the overt sexuality of the ads, this year it’s the opposite: This year’s controversial Superbowl ad advocates celebration of family [...] Read More >
3 Minute Break
This has been a tough week. With all of the heartbreak, all of the horror and helplessness of the images on TV hearts are heavy. If you need a break, watch this. I have never seen someone jump like that. It made me smile, I hope it can do the same for you. If [...] Read More >
What do you hope for in 2010?
It was almost 15 years ago that the Spice Girls implored us, “Tell me what you want, what you really, really want.” (Sorry for the earworm.) The mystery of what they were actually singing has long been solved, (“really really really wanna zigazig ha” still makes no sense) but many of us are still [...] Read More >
Toilet Paper and Technology
If your household is like ours you are encountering a whole new sociological phenomenon: the ‘always- in-contact’ generation. Yesterday this hit an all new level for our family. I was making my morning latte when the telephone rang and my husband answered. I heard the following his-half of the conversation: “Hello” “What?? (snicker, snicker)” “Okay” and [...] Read More >
Doing Much with Little
It’s easy to think that charity is something someone else should do, someone who has a lot more money than I do. But the truth is this: it is my responsibility too and I am neither as powerless nor as “un-rich” as I might sometimes think. Wealth and opportunity are incredibly subjective. Those of [...] Read More >
Eating Down the Fridge
Recently my husband and I had his sister and her husband over for supper. I explained rather sheepishly that my meal choices were made because I was trying to clean out the kitchen of random food items. I mean, it wasn’t all canned mushrooms and Jello, although I did make Jello Jigglers for the first [...] Read More >
The Truth About Restaurant Calories
By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu items. Many even make specific promises [...] Read More >
Identity & Identity Theft
Every year, millions of people around the world, are victims of “identity theft”. HomeTownLife.com offers some helpful steps to reduce your chances of being an identity theft victim. These steps include things like protecting your credit card numbers and never replying to emails requesting financial information. When you think about it, it’s kind of sad how [...] Read More >
Drama Queen: Fashion-Fall Winter 2009
Fall and Winter 2009: Decadent and edgy, this season's fashion hits the runway with a touch of the 80's. Read More >
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