Aging Gracefully–Might as Well

By Erika B. Webb
December 18, 2006 (Posted at 8:25 pm)

Today I got my panties in a wad because the clerk at a department store asked me if I was over 50. This particular store gives a “senior” discount to anyone over 50 on Mondays. I’m 43.
Let me emphasize that I know 50 isn’t old and when I look at other women I don’t think, “Oh, gross. She’s ancient.” But […]

Why Do We Get So Worked Up About Purchasing the Hot, Trendy Toy Each Year During the Holidays?

By April Masini
December 18, 2006 (Posted at 11:30 am)

This one’s simple. The reason that certain toys become trendy — or that manufacturer’s create shortages in order to make a toy seem rare and valuable — is because of people’s insecurity.
Face it — there is nothing that’s going to cure cancer about the new Elmo doll or even the new PlayStation 3. There’s […]