Poe

After over 60 years, macabre story writer and poet Edgar Allen Poe's mystery grave visitor is a no-show. As far back as 1949, a mysterious and unknown visitor has left three roses and a half-bottle of cognac at the authors grave on his birthday.  The grave, located in a cemetery in Baltimore, is lonely this year as die hard fans of the writer scratch their … [Read more...]

Get In The Game – 6 Diet Game Changers

Almost everyone I know is trying to tackle those extra pounds. And almost everyone is saying the same thing ... This is MY year! Well, here are 6 - count 'em - SIX game changers to help you along in your quest. Check it out: Game Changers … [Read more...]

A Few Of My Favorite Things

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3 Simple things that brings me joy: clean sheets on my bed a scented candle a new set of pj's What are some of your simple pleasures? … [Read more...]

Know How To Make Cheese?

Would you like to learn? The Mozzarella Company has classes on how to make cheese! There's tastings and classes, newsletters and recipes. Check it! … [Read more...]

Ya Gotta Believe

There is no use trying, said Alice; one can't believe impossible things. I dare say you haven't had much practice, said the Queen. When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. Lewis Carroll … [Read more...]

Pop Goes the 2010 Calendar

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Keeping track of time has never been more fun! Check out this new little goober: Bubble wrap calendars! Who doesn't LOVE bubble wrap? In spite of the love we all have for this delightful packing material, I do have a little problem: This strikes me much the way a potato chip does. Can I REALLY pop just one??? Bubble wrap is a cool thing but I prefer it in … [Read more...]

Healthy Way To Cook Fish

Not only is fish healthy, but cooking it on parchment paper is a good route to go as well. Check out this informative video and recipe. … [Read more...]

Uses for “Quotation Marks” I just don’t understand

During the holiday season I saw a sign in a jewelry shop that read: Sterling Silver Bracelets 30% Off - "Your Choice" Ok, a couple of things bothered me about the sign. 1. The odd use of quote marks and 2.  Why do I need to be told that my purchase is my choice? Do patrons in that particular store generally NOT get to make their own choices? Are items … [Read more...]

Happy New Year Westside in the Village

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It’s the New Year and we all try to make some type of change for the year to come.  What are some of your New Year’s Resolutions?  The resolutions that you had last year, did you follow through with them? If you need help with making your list of resolutions, here is a “Top 10 List” to get you started. Share with us how you spent New Year’s … [Read more...]