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How Not to Write about Larger Bodies
I considered not writing this post so as not to draw any more attention to Cindy Adams from the New York Post, but her comments about...
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3 Reasons to Clear Your Closet
Last weekend, I embarked on a challenging project – going through all the clothes in my closet (and drawers) to see what fit. This...
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Chiles and Climate Change
I’ve never been a fan of super spicy foods, which may explain why the book Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots Along the Pepper Trail sat on my...
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Adventures in Air Frying
I’m guessing you’ve noticed that summers aren’t getting any cooler these days. Here in Portland, while we haven’t had heat waves, we’ve...