The Wine Trail

As you drive through the countryside you can see row after row of grapes; a gorgeous sight to behold. And where there are grapes there are wineries. It’s only natural to find many wineries in close proximity as the vineyards are located in the same general region. While there is competition, there is also a [...]

MOTHERHOOD MEMORIES

With my belly protruding and sweat running down my back, I boarded the sardined-packed E-train on 5th Avenue in New York City. This was mid-July of 2006. I was six months pregnant, but looked more like nine months. I canvassed the train for an empty seat and there were none available. When …

IS THE WRITTEN WORK DISAPPEARING?

Oh, I really hope not!! What is more agreeable than to read the Sunday paper while lounging on a nice sofa, drinking “café au lait”? Will I be forced to sit up straight in my computer room to read the news of the day? [This article is also available in French]

EST-CE QUE LA PAROLE ECRITE DISPARAIT?

Que j’espere que non! Qu’est-ce qu’il y a de plus agreable que lire le journal dimanche matin en allongeant sur le divan tout en buvant un café au lait? [Article available in English as well]

Cooking as Entertainment

You could say that it all started with Julia Child. In 1963 The French Chef premiered on PBS (Public Broadcasting Station). While the television show was created to teach the American viewing public how to cook, it also served as entertainment. Julia Child was a teacher who was down to earth and made learning fun; watching her recover from her mistakes was icing on the cake….

Can Social Networking Save Lives?

Purple. Fuschia. Scarlet with lace. These were just some of my Facebook friends’ statuses over the last few weeks. They came slowly, one at a time, but soon cyberspace was awash with a rainbow of descriptions. But of what?

Affordable Luxuries

In today’s economy, so many of us are cutting back on spending and foregoing our luxury treats at the spa, or trips to the manicurist. Well, not all luxuries cost a fortune and there are some you should not live without – handcrafted soaps and sundries!

Give Rats a Chance

Rats have been given a bad rap. They’ve been blamed for the plague (it was the fleas, people!) and vilified by thousands. Ask a person on the street for a description of a rat and you might get the following responses, “disgusting”, “dirty”, “nasty” “Ewww!. However, ask someone else and you might hear these comments, “sweet”, “intelligent”, “charming” “Awww!”. How can one animal get such opposing reactions? Simple, some people have discovered the joy of pet rats.

How I Became the Owner of a Pet Tarantula

When I was growing up I remember the talk shows having guests come on that had pet tarantulas. I couldn’t understand it. How could anyone want a pet spider, I would think to myself? They seemed so creepy. And what about the poison, how safe could it be? Today in my house we have not one but two pet tarantulas. So how did I get from then to now?

Not Your Average Pet: The Leopard Gecko

When people think of easy to care for pets, they mainly think of hamsters and gerbils, but a new type of pet is making it’s debut: The leopard gecko.

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