It hasn’t quite sunk yet… His wife wants to leave him and file for a divorce. YOU don’t want to, and YOU think the marriage can be saved. YOU KNOW you’re not ready to throw in the towel on your marriage, no matter how bad things have gotten in the last few months. If you…
There are several different types of food that fall into the general category of what we, as Americans, call “sushi.” The best known variety, makizushi, is a long roll consisting of rice, nori, and fillings that has been cut into 6-8 pieces. Nigiri generally consists of just a piece of raw fish on a piece…
The best thing about serving soup on a barbecue is that you can prepare a recipe that perfectly suits your grilled dishes. If you plan to serve steak or other meaty dishes, you can pair it with a light, creamy soup. On the other hand, you can make a heavier soup with meat or vegetables…
Not everyone is crazy about being a lifeguard. Protection can be very stressful and extremely dangerous. At any one time, a guard can be responsible for keeping an eye on dozens of people in or around the water. And as if that wasn’t difficult enough, lifeguards can be forced to deal with strong rip currents,…
People are expected to maintain a certain level of professionalism in the workplace. You can jeopardize your professional reputation, future promotions, potential raises, and the respect of your peers if your chronic pain gets in the way of your work life. When you dedicate yourself to pain management, you can empower yourself to regain control…
It seems that the same old wives’ tales of birth control pills are still popular today. These myths have been passed down from generation to generation and apparently nothing can remove them from the public consciousness. And while some may carry a grain of truth, most of them have been completely disproportionate over the years….
Shelley called me crying from the hospital. Marcus, her husband of thirty-two years, had died that very night. His passing was not unexpected: the cancer had spread throughout his body and, three weeks ago, Marcus entered palliative care. I had visited him twice, giving the couple and their two adult children all the support I…
As we prepare for the final vacation of 2007, I have one more task to do before we embrace the New Year: a quick look back. Here are my best dining deals of 2007, two from each of Manhattan’s favorite neighborhoods. If you’ve missed any of this year’s deals, take heart, 2008 is already shaping…
One of the most fascinating experiences in life is the opportunity to travel by air to beautiful places in the world. It is a spectacular sight to sit on a plane and gaze at the images below while floating in the clouds. This is the sentiment many visitors share after glimpsing scenic spots flying over…
If you are considering plastic surgery to remove sagging skin around your mouth, you may want to think about a few other options first. There are many side effects that accompany any type of surgery. Before deciding to undergo any kind of invasive procedure, you should try to give your skin the natural nutrients it…
