I am my parent’s favorite child. I know this because my younger sister—by two years—has always complained, “Mom and Dad like you best.” Sibling rivalry has been around since the days of Cain and Abel. So is it really a big deal or just another difficult rite of passage? Sticks and Stones “I have adult […]
After her husband went to rehab for his drug addiction in 2003, Marta Maranda did something very unusual: She checked herself in. Sober. “Rehab was the last place I thought I would end up,” she says, adding that she has never even had a cup of coffee in her life. “Checking myself in was the […]
Despite the fact that acupuncture is virtually painless, the thought of someone sticking needles into various parts of your body is unnerving for most people. The fact is that acupuncture, while once perceived by many as an “alternative” therapy, is becoming more conventional, to the extent that some insurance companies now even cover it. Why […]
1. CHECK THE SEVENTH CONTINENT OFF MY WISH LIST Of the world’s billion annual tourists, less than .004 percent will set foot on the White Continent of Antarctica. Become a member of this very cool club on a 14-day adventure with Lindblad Expeditions aboard the 102-passenger National Geographic Orion or 148-passenger Explorer. An exclusive partnership with […]
My husband travels a lot for work, which I think is one of the keys to our long marriage—we’re always so damn glad to see each other. Still, too much time apart can lead to feeling disconnected, or worse, resentful. Even without business travel, many busy couples find it hard to stay in touch during […]
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Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” a wonderful holiday of the winter season. Although in Jewish tradition it remains a somewhat minor holiday, it continues to be a time of family, friends, fun dreidel games, presents for eight days and, of course, delicious food. Perhaps the best of the traditional fare are potato pancakes, aka latkes. […]
‘Tis the season not just to give, but also to share—and nothing’s better than sharing your favorite reads. Something that touched you is likely to also impact a friend, right? Whether it’s great fiction or an inspirational memoir, these are the kinds of books to make your bestie call or text a big “thank you.” […]
I lie on my back, entirely surrendered, body melting into the floor. The gyrations of the last hour had left me pulsating from head to toe. The experience had stretched my limits and pushed me to places I’d never been. There’d been moments that were intense and even scary, but here in the dim aftermath—pure bliss. I […]
By now, you’re probably making your list and checking it twice. Before you finish buying gifts for the little ones in your life, check out these popular playthings that we scoped out at the recent Chicago Toy & Game Fair at Navy Pier, one of the country’s biggest toy trade shows. Our list includes a […]
