If the authorities on social graces, Emily Post and Miss Manners (Judith Martin), define manners and etiquette as: — “a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you… Continue Reading
Monty, I am an EMT with a local ambulance service. About once or twice a month I am approached by people when out in uniform and I am amazed by how many questions they have about what to do when… Continue Reading
One of the most important aspects of human sexuality is the physical touch. We kiss, caress, explore through touch and, when in a sexual situation, this is connected to the sex act itself. Sensual massage can be a prelude to… Continue Reading
That red-and-green pagoda on Hilltop Drive was built 40-plus years ago to house the Hong Kong Restaurant. When it closed, a couple more Chinese restaurants moved in and out, and now Jade Garden Continue Reading
• Images burned into my brain … tan leisure suit, flowered shirt, white belt and shoes … white suit, spread collar shirt … Jeez doctor, tell me I never did that, even for a day.
• Doctor … Sure, OK, you never did that … pay on your way out and next week, let’s try to move you out of the seventies.
• Calamari dipped in batter, fried in oil, and … Continue Reading
Twenty-two minutes after your clock struck midnight it unknowingly marked the 26th anniversary of an excruciating date Mary Forbes wishes she could forget: June 1, 1985.
That’s the day Forbes’ youngest child, 17-year-old Jennifer Forbes, died in a head-on crash. It was caused by a drunk driver whose car was traveling south in the north-bound lane on Highway 273 … Continue Reading
Part 2 of a conversation with two celiac sufferers marking National Celiac Awareness Month in California. Find Part 1 here. – Femme de Joie
MP: Are there any restaurants or mainstream food products that cater to the gluten-free market? … Continue Reading
The Dude has been on sabbatical. I went on a long walk one day, got lost, fell asleep under the bridge, grew a beard, changed my name to DarMar VI, and trained a wild hawk to scout out food sources.… Continue Reading
‘Tis the season to celebrate graduation – a milestone in life’s journey – and that means ceremonies, parties and gift giving. If navigating the “do’s and don’ts” and the “wish I knew what to do” has you feeling like you’re… Continue Reading
It was not very long ago that celiac disease was virtually unknown. In the U.S. currently, approximately 1 out of 133 people have it, the Celiac Disease Foundation reports. In Italy, it’s estimated that I out of 250 have some… Continue Reading
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