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C.J. Golden by Brett Bumeter
Growing up in the 1950s, I was taught to be a “proper” and demure young woman. It was mandated that I be smart (but not smarter than the boys), pretty (but not apply too much makeup), slim (yet eat all...
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Patty Bialak by josie
“No room on plane,” stated the Chinese government official. He ended his pronouncement with a bow as he extended his arm in a gesture, and tilted his head with a nod that instructed me to walk away...
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Danette Vigilante by josie
by josieAs a writer of children’s stories, interest from a literary agent meant many things. Most importantly, it meant I wasn’t crazy. Just maybe, after more rejections and more “almosts” than I...
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Anne Shier by josie
Tired of working for relatively low wages and not making any headway with my computerized accounting career in the 1980s, I decided to go back to school to become a computer professional when I turned...
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Best Travel Tales for the Inquisitive Voyager by josie
"Food Journeys of a Lifetime" explores culinary excursions worldwide. Here, a private dining pavilion suspended over the Indian Ocean at Le Saint Géran Hotel in Mauritius. By Josie Rubio Whether...
View ArticleVIVMag Racks Up Coveted Accolades with Two Top Honors in Digital Publishing...
NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2011 – VIVMag, the all-digital luxury lifestyle magazine for women, was honored by min’s Editorial & Design Awards at an exclusive gala in New York on Nov. 7, taking home coveted...
View ArticleRelease of New 'Happy' Documentary Celebrated With World Happy Day Feb. 11 by...
It’s been a few years since we told you about The Happiness Project (Harper, 2009), writer Gretchen Rubin’s narrative of how she spent a year trying to achieve greater happiness. Since then we’ve been...
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Hot Topics, Trends and Products from Natural Products Expo West by josie
GMOs were the hot topic at the Natural Products Expo West, from the Non GMO Project to products without GMOs. Quite a few friends expressed envy when they heard we spent our weekend walking (and...
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Ice Cream, Bones, Bitters & More: A Look at 2012's James Beard Foundation...
Gabrielle Hamilton is a sought-after chef who has an MFA in writing, a winning combination that earned her memoir a 2012 James Beard Foundation Book Award. With so many cookbooks and food memoirs...
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‘Pink Ribbons, Inc.’ Explores How Breast-Cancer Movement Became Pastel-Hued...
by josie“Pink Ribbons, Inc.” explores the point of view of those who participate in sponsored walks and events, as well as those dying from breast cancer. Some of my friends are extremely cynical...
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Home Sweet Home: Brilliant and Fun Housewarming Gift Ideas by josie
by josieJocelyn Jane Cox’s new book has plenty of humor, something every homeowner needs when dealing with repairs, vermin and household chores. Years ago, when I bought property in a hip, historic...
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Why Women in Their 30s are Winning at Writing Successful eBooks by warren
E.L. James' enormously successful "Shades of Grey" bondage romance series comprises three novels she self-published as ebooks. Women are storming the platforms of every major ebook retailer. As if you...
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Have an Anxious Dog? Here Are 4 Remedies to Soothe Panicky Pooches by josie
The writer’s dog, Zoey, finds the Thundershirt soothing. My dog Zoey, a 6-year-old black Lab mix, is the picture of high anxiety: For one, she refuses to walk into the bathroom or kitchen because she...
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Nigella Lawson Turns Judge and Mentor on ‘The Taste’ by josie
by josieNigella Lawson is one of four judges and mentors on ABC’s new cooking competition, “The Taste.” My cooking expertise goes no further than omelets and zucchini pancakes, but I love a good...
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A Mother’s Own Story: When Your Children’s Lives Are Extra Fragile by josie
by josieLeeAnn Taylor’s family, from left to right: Psalm, 14; Dan’s daughter, Erika 18; Shale, 19; LeeAnn Taylor; Taylor’s husband, Dan; Quinn, 22; Jaede 23, and Faith, 17. Every time I meet a mother...
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