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A Taste of Heaven...
Published on 2010-03-27 10:40:00
The first time I saw a macaron (that's macaron, not macaroon), I must say I wasn't exactly tempted by the silver-dollar-sized pink pastel flying saucer-esque cookie. I truly had no idea what pleasure hid amid the light ethereal almond cookie, what nirvana resided in the rich, creamy filling. I walked by pyramids of these blissful burger-like pastries for months, unaware of the cookie-love they would awaken within me.I have now made it my mission to share the gospel of macaron goodness with
Does Spring Cleaning Count as Marathon Training?
Published on 2010-03-15 07:26:00
It most certainly should.The amount of motivation and sheer stamina required to open a ten-year-old girl's closet-- brimming with naked barbies, tangled necklaces, sewing patterns, science projects, broken crayons, and random puzzle pieces-- and NOT promptly shut it and flee, is staggering.Yes, I am giving myself credit. And, credit is due.I should have escaped this morning into the bright sunshine and buoyant spring breeze in my new running shoes and freshly charged personal GPS. I should have
Why Paris Chic is Hazardous to Your Health
Published on 2010-03-07 10:53:00
Friday night: high-heeled black boots, a couple glasses of red wine, and a narrow spiral staircase. Needless to say, after leaving a lovely little cocktail party (feeling quite stylish and trés social) I did an unplanned acrobatic down several steep, sinuous stairs. My teetering talons were the obvious culprit, though the thick knee-high leather downgraded what would have been a full on right ankle twist to simply an awkward tweak. My ankle felt a bit over-wrenched as I walked h
