For most of my adult life, I dreaded — absolutely dreaded — winter. In that season, my own darkness multiplied and surged forth like cockroaches waiting for the lights to go out. Whatever deep-seated fears — illnesses, accidents, loved ones dying — I’d managed to keep at bay in the brighter months emerged hungry and…
DetailsNew research suggests that moderate drinking may lower the risk of being hospitalized for any cause, including cardiovascular conditions. Drinking in moderation may reduce the risk of hospitalization. The effects of alcohol consumption on health are the subject of much controversy. Some studies have suggested that moderate drinking may reduce the risk of stroke, depression,…
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John and I bought the sofa together when he moved into my apartment on 14th Street. I say “together” even though he probably paid for it, as he did with most of our major purchases back then. He made four times what I did. Our choice was the Beecroft, a tight-backed sofa with low arms…
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With the holiday seasons here it is likely that you are probably going to find yourself in a variety of restaurants. Maybe you are treating distant relatives to a meal. Maybe you are attending a work function. Whatever the situation is, it is no secret that more and more Americans are eating out these days.…
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With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to spice up your drink menu. We have seven must-try Christmas cocktails that are sure to bring your guests some holiday cheer. At McDonald Paper & Restaurant Supplies, you’ll find everything you need to make your Christmas cocktails a success. Basic Must-Have Supplies…
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The holidays are over, but it’s still that time of year when you all you want to do is sit on the couch, wear pajamas, and, probably, online shop. To help you out in your time of need, ELLE.com rounded up some of the best items from all the post-Christmas sales for under $25, $50,…
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For decades, mining archival images of, say, Jackie O in Capri could provide sufficient creative fodder for a compelling ready-to-wear collection. But these days, and this season in particular, many burgeoning designers favor a far more personal approach, rooted in individual heritage. For his debut spring 2019 show in New York, Baton Rouge native and…
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Instagram briefly changed how users moved through their feeds Thursday morning, forcing them to swipe left or tap through horizontally rather than scroll vertically. People were traumatized. These Instagram updates are weird. I think Instagram wants us to leave. Like when a guy goes “you’re just to good for me.” We should listen. — Quinta.…
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This was the first Christmas I celebrated with my new husband and his family. In November, his sister sent a specific list of gifts for her and her three young kids (with links!). It was odd. My husband said he’d never received one before. But we’re big readers, so we went to the bookstore and…
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Three years after her acute leukemia was diagnosed, my patient, a woman in her early 40s, came to clinic looking as she usually did: sporting a Ben Roethlisberger jersey, and smiling ear-to-ear when I walked into the examination room. She was from northeast Ohio, along the Pennsylvania border. Her husband, about 15 years her senior,…
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