"Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and He gave it to me." – Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Summer is not just another three months of life. For me, it is a season of wonder with watermelon, freshly cut grass, warm starry nights, crackling bonfires, t more ...

Angelina Jolie did the medical world and women all over quite a service by stepping forward last month and shining a spotlight on BRCA status and testing.  She revealed that she is a carrier of the BRCA gene, and that she had undergone a complete bilateral mastectomy.  For those who are not yet familiar, the more ...

Recently I ran a half marathon and in order to make the miles pass by, I dedicated each mile to someone in my life who inspires me to be a better person.  I considered each and every trait of that person for the entire mile, and my mom was one of them.  In light of Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to sha more ...

That is the question.....   Chemical peels are one of the most popular treatments that are sought after today.  But they can sound scary, especially when you realize that acids are being used to exfoliate the skin.  So why do people use them? Are they beneficial for everyone?  To help with those who may have more ...

by Sadia Ashraf Director Alexander PayneAlexander Payne's film The Descendants, starring George Clooney, is refreshingly time stalled. The tone that Payne perfected in his 2004 Sideways, is so measured here, it seems to cheekily thumb its nose at frantic, time-accelerated CGI thrillers while saluting its nume more ...

These soft and fragrant herb flecked cookies are both sweet and savory with just the right amount of contrast from the crunchy cornmeal inside. They are perfect with a cup of tea or as a light dessert served with fresh berries and whipped cream.   1 ¾  cups all purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon b more ...