How Does A Mother Impart Self-Esteem In Teenaged Girls In the Age of Pedophile-Chic and Sexual Craziness?

By April Masini
November 1, 2006 (Posted at 11:23 pm)

Teenage girls face more challenges today than ever before because of all the exposure and stimulus from exponentially growing outside sources, through technology enhanced and created venues, and less control over this exposure and stimulation by parents.
This gives mothers a dilemma: How to impart self-esteem to teenaged girls in the age of pedophile-chic and […]

“In Good Company”… What To Do When Your Boss Is A Youngster

By April Masini
November 1, 2006 (Posted at 10:16 pm)

Challenges of working for a boss who’s younger than you are:
* Competition is inherent in the workplace. Your boss already beat you if you’re counting who got there first.
Remedy: Expand the race or take up the challenge.
* How can this hatchling possibly know more than you?
Remedy: Realize that your boss may know more or […]

How To Beware (and Aware) Of “The Devil Wears Prada” Boss

By April Masini
November 1, 2006 (Posted at 9:14 pm)

Many, upon graduation from college, take their first “real” job with hopes, dreams and high expectations, only to wake up to a nightmare and the boss from hell.
1. Why are they so mean and nasty?
– Bosses, like the fashion editor in The Devil Wears Prada appear to be mean and nasty, because there […]

Goodbye Nana Honey

By Erika B. Webb
November 1, 2006 (Posted at 8:32 pm)

It seems everyone has a favorite decade, usually relevant to the individual’s coming of age.
For me it was the seventies–the BeeGees, hip huggers, lava lamps, mood rings, Fleetwood Mac, and Freebird. The gas crisis (retro version) necessitated redesigned cars resembling roller skates.
Harvest gold and avocado green dominated the kitchens of America. Shag hair and carpet […]

Four Do’s For Exercising When It’s Cold Outside

By April Masini
November 1, 2006 (Posted at 3:57 pm)

4 Tips For Winter Exercising
1. Bundle up in layers. If you exercise outdoors wear layers that you can shed or put on in order to be comfortable.
2. Temper your workout. You will not be able to warm up as quickly when the weather is cold. Allow for less intense workouts if you can’t […]