This past weekend, I visited my twin sis and dad, and we drove up to Mendocino, California… But first! When I first arrived, I grabbed a quick dinner with Paul’s brother and his wife. We ordered two pizzas to share, and one had a fried egg on it — I had forgotten how delicious fried eggs…
Read more30+ Years in the Gym Condensed: A Strength & Conditioning Coach’s 10 Essential Tips
Decades of strength training wisdom that dispels myths and illuminates the true path to fitness for the average modern man. Strength and conditioning is a fickle subject. Just like political opinions, everyone has their own idea of what works and what doesn’t. But after 30 plus years pounding the weights in the gym, I feel…
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Read moreWhy These Couples Each Took the Bride’s Last Name
We’ve talked about women keeping their last names, couples combining names, and giving children their mother’s name. But what about sharing the bride’s last name? Here we talked to three couples who did just that… Phoebe and Jacob Rohn, Osnabrück, Germany How did you two meet?Phoebe: At a bar! Before heading out with my friend…
Read moreHow Do You Stay In Touch With Long-Distance Loved Ones?
How close – or far — do you live from your family? What about long-distance friendships and romances? My family’s scattered all over the place — my parents in Michigan, my twin sister and niece in San Francisco, and my aunts, uncles, and cousins around England. So, my question for the group is: how do you stay…
Read more7 Fall Outfits I’m Stealing From ‘Only Murders In the Building’
Are you watching Only Murders In The Building? This third season is especially fun with big guest stars (Paul Rudd! Meryl Streep!), glimpses into New York theater culture, and plot twists that make it impossible to pinpoint the murderer. But my favorite part is the bold costume design, so here are seven looks I’d love…
Read moreMagic One-Pan Pasta With Mushrooms and Cream
When I first saw references to this one-pan method of making pasta, I was skeptical… Surely it couldn’t be possible to cook the sauce and the pasta all at once in the same pan, skipping the pasta-boiling step? It seemed to violate every rule of Italian cooking. But then I realized that the method is not really…
Read more8 Essential Tasks for Maintaining a Healthy Garden All Year Long
This post is brought to you by Tonkadale. When it comes to gardening like a pro, regular maintenance is key. It’s the secret to setting yourself up for success and achieving a thriving, healthy garden. By staying on top of simple tasks over the course of the growing season, you can create an environment that…
Read moreWhat Are Your ‘Worth Every Penny’ Buys?
Now that I’ve reached the wise age of 44, I’ve learned that some things in life are worth investing in, like jeans that feel great and sneakers for long walks. And most of all, lately? A truly comfortable pillow. For the longest time, I stuck with my old pillows, even though they made my neck…
Read moreThis Family House in Upstate New York Has the Coolest Cloud Bed
“I’ve always felt a little country, even when I was in big cities,” says Rachael Petach. “Moving to a rural town has been like coming home to myself.” She lives with her husband, Steve, and their son, Theo, in Germantown, New York. “Everyone here waves to each other while driving or walking, so Theo has…
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