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She’s a Knockout

Getting in shape can be a maddening thing.

You sweat your butt off regularly on the treadmill and at Pilates. Only to find that, in fact, your butt looks exactly the same.

It’s enough to make you want to punch ...

The Craft

You’ve never been the bootie-knitting type. In fact, the last hat you tried to crochet came out looking like a bird feeder.

But neither are you one for giving mass-made, dime-a-dozen gifts.

The happy medium? It’s at The Dedham Women’s ...

Party Politics

When your BFF had her wedding shower, you threw down with a catered, 50-person brunch complete with hand-wrapped favors.

When your SO got that promotion, you rented a bar, hired a band, and personally sent out 150 invites.

Who are ...

Super Bowl

Of course you’d love to be that person. The one who, next time someone needs a bowl or a vase, pulls out some artistic masterpiece she whipped up in her spare time.

Unfortunately, your last foray into pottery-making left you ...

Different Strokes

Is anybody really fooling anyone else with their highlights these days?

Even if you’re lucky enough to score a natural-looking color, just wait. Thanks to the generic slice-and-dye techniques of most foiling jobs these days, your roots will look like ...

Photo Op

The scene: A once-in-a-lifetime family reunion. Time for a photo to capture the special moment forever.

Grandmother (taking picture): Say cheeeeeese, sweeties!

Grandson: Granny, the flash isn’t on.

Grandmother: Dirty dog! (Tries again.)

Daughter: Mom, your finger is blocking the ...

Pet Project

New Year’s resolution #97: Give that beloved fur ball of yours the clean bill of health he deserves.

But why must visiting the vet be so damn painful? To wit: Last time he peed in your car before picking a ...

Best of 2005: Head Case: a Haiku

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.



Originally published 10/31/05

I am mini-man.
Alas, I have no body.
Only a bald head.

But I’m here ...