Posted in Personal StyleHaving a daughter who graduates from high school in just a week, I, along with her and all the graduates and guests of graduates, are listening to a week full of advice on what these young people can expect during this next phase of their lives. I’m hearing a lot about the importance of planning and preparation. Of course that makes sense……to a point. It’s better and wiser to live your life with goals and plans than without them. That much I know.  Well thought out plans give your life direction and help keep you from getting distracted from reaching...

Posted in Personal StyleIf you’re like me, every once in awhile you look into your closet and think….”I’m tired of my clothes. Nothing here is exciting me.” Yeah….your relationship with your clothes is kind of like your relationship with your husband or boyfriend. It can get dull without shaking things up every once in awhile. And….kind of like with your husband or boyfriend, just because you are a bit bored doesn’t mean you should get rid of him….I mean them. We’re talking about clothes here, right? The key to revitalizing excitement with your wardrobe is accessories. The right accessories can make you...

Posted in Personal StyleEveryone who knows me knows one thing in particular about me. I love aprons. I love retro clothing. Apparently I’m not the only one. Both are becoming trends. There has been a lot of debate about what this trend says about society, and in particular what it says about the state of the women’s movement. I recently read one article in which it was argued that feminists cannot wear aprons because aprons are a symbol of domestic bondage of women. Some psychologists will tell you that the popularity of retro clothing, aprons included, are symbolic of the world’s unsteady...