I was in Brooklyn exactly one block from David’s* apartment with about one hour to spare. I knew what I had to do. I sent a text before I had too much time to think about it: “I’m in your hood. Have an hour to kill. Drink?” I got a queasy feeling in my stomach. […]
I was a freshman in college when I found myself Googling “can Vitamin C induce your period?” There had been some condom-less sex and, surprise surprise, worries over a late period. I wasn’t about to head to my university’s health care office, which offered a Band-Aid and some Tylenol for pretty much every malady. I […]
It occurred to me, while I was having my face rubbed with some substance I didn’t bother to look at or question, that I might be the only woman in my family who doesn’t actively, regularly set time aside to relax. When my family was going through financial hard times and we sat down as […]
Oh, unholy of holies. Too much TV-watching is causing high blood pressure in young children! It seems that kids who spend more hours in front of the screen, even if they’re thin and in shape, have significantly higher diastolic and systolic blood pressures than those who don’t watch much TV. Joey Eisenmann, the senior author […]
A team of evolutionary geneticists have determined what really caused menopause in women: men. It was previously thought that women evolved to become infertile after a certain age so that they could care for their grandchildren and coddle the next of kin. But evolutionarily speaking, that turned out to be a load of crap because, […]
Purchasing a residence is the best way to know that you have invested your assets smartly. Buying a house abroad can be even a better idea. Depending on the amount of money you have at your disposal, and of course, your personal preference, you can buy a house anywhere you want. In the following text, […]
When redecorating your living room, you want it to be welcoming and comfortable. After all, that is the area you will be spending most of your free time with your family and entertain guests. Once you have chosen the style and bought all the furniture accordingly, it is time to deal with the decorative items. […]
When I met the older man I briefly dated, I’d been drinking. And being that we all make bad decisions once we’ve had a few, I gave him my number. My real number. If I’d known that he was two years younger than my (gasp!) mother, I probably would have given him fake digits digits […]
They are always prone to dust and dirt. Your drool, sweat, hair, shed skin flakes, and skin oil also poses threats to your bed the most. Don’t forget the dust, allergens, indoor pollution, and mites that make it ready for cleaning. Remember that this is an expensive investment, so keeping it clean is a must. […]
