Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Big Bang

You know me– I love reading debut novels. Naturally, when I was approached to read Linda Joffe Hull’s debut novel, The Big Bang, I didn’t hesitate. If you like well-written neighborhood intrigue, this book could be for you. I grew up in suburbia. I’m well-versed in the seemingly Machiavellian subplots that wind themselves through idyllic-looking

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Rebooting in Beverly Hills

When I was first approached about reading Rebooting in Beverly Hills by Marcy Miller I wasn’t quite sure what I’d find. Was it a dating guide? Was it a novel? Was it self-help? I wasn’t sure, but since I could relate to a degree to the notion of having to start over after a certain

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To Do Thoughts

I’m looking at my “No Really You Have To Do These Things” list.  It’s not a ton of stuff, but there are 14 things that absolutely must be done before the weekend. Naturally, I should prioritize them by which ones are most urgent (and longest ignored). Instead, my thought process goes something like this: “Which

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Lying on the First Date

I’ve been reading a slew of statistics about the frequency and quality of the lies that people tell either to land a first date with someone, or on the first date. Obviously, many of the statistics focus on online dating and the hows/whys of creating a slightly more appealing you in order to score an

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I Am Breaking The Following Rules

I just want you to know that I plan on breaking most of these rules. You’re Too Old To Wear That Women shouldn’t wear baseball caps or apply a fake tan after age 40, respondents said. Miniskirts and leather pants are off the rack at 41, knee-high boots and even conservative tight tops should be

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Holiday Bits

I’ve been getting pitched holiday gift ideas over the last month, and I feel like I need to start sharing some of them with you.  There will be no theme for these holiday bits. I won’t be restricting them to things under $100, gifts for women, gifts for men, gifts for dogs, etc. These are

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