If I Were a Man…
I would dress like this. All the time. I know we women have ample choices in the clothing department, but I believe menswear in the new millennium is giving us a run for our money. “Less is more” never rang truer than in regards to menswear. With visibly fewer options (after all, the three-piece suit … Read more
An Open Letter to Extroverts
On second thought, no need to put pen to paper on this one. Susan Cain explains it best. Preach, girl, preach! Photo credit: Julep67 Related articles Introverts are Not Failed Extroverts (psychologytoday.com) Extroverts and Introverts Need Each Other (marccortez.com) Introvert liberation (leavingbabylon.wordpress.com) Introverts, (gently) rejoice! We found a web series just for you (ted.com)
Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series Food: A Serving of Science Recap
Food, food, food: Not only a source of nourishment, but a source of pleasure. There was a time when food was simple, and thus enjoyable. However, as of late, it’s become a real source of anxiety. With conflicting messages about food, coupled with the surge in nutritional fads, most if not all of which contradict … Read more
What’s On Your Plate? Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series Answers this Question and More
Since I far from know my way around the kitchen, I’m more often than not reaching for ready-to-eat meal propositions, or food right out of the can. For instance, I just had a bowl of Campbell’s teriyaki beef noodle and vegetable soup I picked up at the convenience/grocery store a stone’s throw from my place. … Read more
Dietrich and the Tuxedo
By Emily Patterson The re-appearance of the tuxedo on the catwalk this fall instantly sent images of a young Marlene Dietrich in Morocco (1930) to my mind. In her debut film role, Dietrich stood on stage, a magnificent androgynous sexually charged female, dressed in long black pipe trousers, white shirt and smoking jacket, and was … Read more
TV is for Dummies…Or is it?
Posted by Katia on December 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Getting a much-welcomed respite from work this week has afforded me many sweet indulgences. For one, sleeping in, which medical experts duly advise against but I’m sure you agree is one of the few heavenly pleasures us mere mortals get to enjoy; eating, although if I overindulge, I could very well develop love handles that … Read more
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