After days–days!–of rain, the sun is finally shining, and it once again feels like summer is just about here.  And in summer, a woman’s heart turns to thoughts of fun.  Vacation fun, outdoor fun, lazy fun.  All of the above.  Yes, please. Are you all set in your summer fun plans?  Or do you need…

Readers, I am hopeful that there are some among you who are knowledgeable in the ways of birds.  Specifically, sing-song-y birds.  Specifically, sing-song-y birds that sing multiple melodies.  Specifically, sing-song-y birds that sing multiple melodies late, late at night. Last night and the night before, I woke up at 1 a.m. to the sound of…

I ran across this fascinating article last week in the New York Times about the questions that arise–and the possible benefits–when doctors interact with patients on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.  On the questions front, Dr. Pauline W. Chen writes: It is unclear whether such engagement adds to or detracts from a therapeutic…

The Mamas and the Papas famously sang, “can’t trust that day” about Monday, and as you start your week, you might agree.  After a relaxing (or busy) weekend, Monday can loom, scare, exhaust.  And that’s before you even get to work! So I want to ask the question–does anyone have anything they can say they…

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