Lessons Learned from Love Actually

by | Dec 12, 2008 | Good For You

We all have our favorite Christmas movies. My friend Laura loves "The Christmas Story", and so I think of her whenever I see a part of the movie or hear the phrase "You're gonna put your eye out with that thing!" (Not that I hear that phrase...

Book Review: So Many Books, So Little Time

by | Dec 5, 2008 | Good For You

My lack of Internet has made me surprisingly productive these last few weeks. Among my accomplishments, I've 1) completely unpacked and settled into my new apartment, 2) reduced my wardrobe to one closet, 3) tried several new recipes, 4) hung shelves, 5) went to...

Book Review: How To Read A French Fry

by | Nov 20, 2008 | Good For You

I received this book last summer as a gift and I really enjoy the premise. Written by Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times' food editor, the science behind food preparation is explained in a lively narrative. Okay, I know that sounds really boring but it isn't. Let...

Secrets of a 60 Year Marriage

by | Oct 26, 2008 | Good For You

I came to Fort Kent this past weekend to celebrate my grandparent's 60th wedding anniversary. We went to a restaurant which was also the dance hall where they had their reception. They got married in October because that's when they had their money from...