Monthly Archives: June 2008

Eating Adventurously, Part 2 (Try Tapas)

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Karen

SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008   Eating Adventurously, Part 2 (Try Tapas)   Have you tried a new food lately? If not, tapas may be just the thing to tempt your taste buds. Tapas are appetizers, or dishes prepared with the … Continue reading →

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Eating Adventurously

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Karen

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008 Eating Adventurously I didn’t realize I’d fallen into a rut until the waiter at my favorite Chinese restaurant scowled at me for ordering Ginger Chicken with String Beans and said sternly, “Try something different!” Of course, … Continue reading →

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Don’t be D-ficient

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Karen

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008   Don’t be D-ficient   One of my favorite TV commercials is “The Milk Carton Guy” which aired about 10 years ago. The scene: A guy in a milk carton costume and sunglasses is hanging around … Continue reading →

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Color Your World

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Karen

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2008   Color Your World   “Ultimately, perhaps the best advice we can offer about colors is not a piece of ancient wisdom, nor is it scientifically proven. It’s simply this: Live with colors you love. They … Continue reading →

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When it’s OK to Be a Snob

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Karen

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008   When it’s OK to Be a Snob   I’ve been called a chocolate snob, wine snob and cheese snob. Thing is, I don’t know a whole lot about the gourmet aspects of these foods. But … Continue reading →

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Take It Slow

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Karen

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008   Take It Slow   “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.“ -Ralph Waldo Emerson This weekend I met people who move slower than I do. When I told my husband this, he said, “So. … Continue reading →

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Write for the Health of It

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Karen

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008   Write for the Health of It   I’ve always felt better after putting pen (or crayon) to paper. According to family lore, one day when I was five or so, I wanted another pretzel but … Continue reading →

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