Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 271
February 7, 2012
Can a Seltzer Maker Change Your Life?
Recently I noticed that no less than five friends/colleagues on Facebook mentioned that they'd recently gotten a home seltzer maker, and called it "life changing." (Their words, not mine!) My interest was instant—and not [...]
When feeling sick do you report to work?
As I write this, I'm on the third week of battling a nasty head cold that just decided to return for an encore performance in my sinus cavities. And, if reports from clients, friends [...]
Wanted: "He Is Such a Role Model for Men"
Over the weekend I was reading a story in the New York Times about Sheryl Sandberg, she of Facebook fame, Silicon Valley royalty, and—soon—more than a billion dollars. The article was about how Sandberg is [...]
Valentine's Day Cards + Gifts
Being a paper/stationery nut, I'll look for any excuse to send cards or write letters. So Valentine's Day is right up my alley. Here are some of my favorite cards and small, mailable gifts [...]
February 6, 2012
Make Your Shoes Last Longer
One of the quickest ways to damage your nice heels is to drive in them. Because of the way your foot is angled on the pedals in your car, your right heel will scuff [...]
Adding in Exercise
Sloth: A definite diet devil, and the personal bane of my existence. One thing that made me happy when I first met with Heather (and she says the same thing in Bread is the [...]
Defining 'Chivalry' in the Modern World
A reader named MarkWA, who was raised by a father who taught him it's polite to hold open doors, lift heavy things for others and pay for restaurant meals to which he has invited [...]
February 3, 2012
Last-Minute Super Bowl Party Idea: Do-It-Yourself Nachos
I'm a big fan of do-it-yourself parties—they get people talking, mingling, and interacting, which is the point of a get-together in the first place. Plus, people end up having a lot of fun when [...]
Sticking to an Eating Schedule
The past 24 hours have been my experiment with the neweating schedule Heather came up with for me. And I'm happy to say it's working! Yesterday afternoon, I had some celery, carrots, and peppers [...]
Greetings, Reading Enthusiasts!
My name is Anastasia Signoretta, and I am so excited to take the journey with you through 1930s New York City via the pages of Amor Towles' novel, Rules of Civility! Even though I love [...]
