I like throwing dinner parties. When I got serious about cooking a few years ago, I was playing chef to anyone who was willing. The first thing I realized about entertaining is how easy it is to get wrapped up in constant preparation. I want to make sure people’s drinks are full and that the…

I always make resolutions in the New Year. Every year, I enjoy making new goals for myself and seeing how I can accomplish them. Some of my goals this year are concrete. I’d like to run another marathon. I’d like to finish the first draft of my book. However, there’s one goal that I have…

Let’s be clear. The world isn’t ending on December 21, despite what you’ve read or heard. At least, I’m pretty sure it’s not. That said, what if it were? All the Mayan calendar hoopla got me thinking how differently I would spend 2012 if I knew it was my final year on earth. What would…

I saw this list floating around Facebook, and it’s powerful stuff if you can get a grasp on it. Everyone wants a better 2012 than 2011 was. We want to improve and evolve as human beings. I think this list could do the trick. If you’re curious where to start with New Year’s resolutions, here’s…

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