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Holiday parties – tips and tricks

I'm hosting 22+ people (not counting children under 2) in my house today for a holiday potluck. It's going to be awesome! My husband, the master of all things carne, is busy grilling his special pork and beef ribs out on the deck. Here are my tips and tricks for a successful holiday party: Seating:… Continue reading Holiday parties – tips and tricks

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Most beautiful actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood

As you know, my mother watched marathons of old-Hollywood movie reruns on TV, and dragged me into it with her. After a while, I grew to like them myself (though it took me probably the 6th time of watching it to fully appreciate Gone with the Wind). Here are some of my favorite actresses (and… Continue reading Most beautiful actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood

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Best cities to live in for singles and couples without kids: international edition

Lots of job opportunities Lots of great universities (hence, lots of young, like-minded, energetic people) International and domestic airport hub Great public transportation Lots of night life (city that never sleeps) Diversity and multi-cultural Fantastic amenities (restaurants, shopping, parks, theaters, clubs, other amusements) Nice to have: some large bodies of water (rivers, lakes, ocean) Based… Continue reading Best cities to live in for singles and couples without kids: international edition

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My favorite body part on a man – what’s yours?

OK, first off, privates are off limits. I know your mind went straight to the gutter, but let’s pull it out for a second. Let me narrow the choices down: Arms Shoulders Legs Chest Abs Butt Hips Neck Hands Feet I think I covered everything except privates and head, including the face. So if you… Continue reading My favorite body part on a man – what’s yours?