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I’ve had a love affair with newspapers ever since I could read Peanuts and Mike Royko. The affection hasn’t been mutual. Although the fourth estate has deigned to print me occasionally over the years, and I even managed to score … Continue reading →

August 1: You must set a good example for the rest of the month. We both know what I’m talking about. Only your fresh start can help me stop visiting the cupboards and fridge out of boredom, to escape the … Continue reading →

Annoyed that I couldn’t find the style of shorts I was looking for in menswear, I went to the women’s rack. Success! Who knew I was size 12? (That’s UK, thank you very much.) Why is the button slot on the … Continue reading →

When a show called “V delicious” came to Olympia, the gods decreed it a greens zone suitable for foraging. The chatty confessions started almost immediately: “My name is Karen and I’m not a vegetarian. But I heard there was free … Continue reading →