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Tell Giselle: Resolutions for a lifetime
Dec. 31. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. G: When I am asked about what my new year resolutions are, the answer I give is pretty short. I don’t have any new ones. I’m just sticking with the old one. More on that later. It’s not that […]
LC Styled: Elevate your festive wardrobe
Dec. 18. By Laura Cinotti. For me, the holidays are an official season marked on my calendar. Maybe it’s all the sparkle, the lights, the decorations, or holiday parties, but if I’m being truly honest, for me it’s the fashion. Shh, don’t tell anyone. I love any and all excuses to dress up. In fact, […]
Tell Giselle: Small kindnesses through any season
Dec. 17. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “An elderly relative is in the hospital and is expected to remain there through the holidays but then be discharged to a rehab facility. This is a new experience so I’m looking for ideas for how it could be […]
Milling About: It’s a beaut, Clark
Dec. 17. By Lindsay Martell. December is never, ever known for its slowness. The glut of festivities surrounding Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa reach a fever pitch, and when you throw in Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Tuesday, it’s just…a lot. I remind myself to take more than a few breathers, and just lean […]
Modern Dad: Grinch in a Pinch
Dec. 16. By Jon Show. When the kids were young, Christmas was the most exciting time of the year, but I’m tired of the insane amount of effort it takes to carry on all the traditions. We still like to pick out the tree and decorate it, but you can tell the kids are doing […]
ZelleMo? NerdApple? Huh?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show July 15. I consider myself an above average almost-50-something dad when it comes to tech. I installed our WiFi mesh system and programmed the smart outlets. I use my phone to manage my business and personal finances and cloud storage accounts. I also do a pretty good job of […]
Tell Giselle: Exacerbating an issue with attitude
Dec. 10. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “One of my friends has a young child who is not thriving in school. She is not failing, but she is underperforming. When my friend mentioned this, I could tell she is concerned but I was pretty certain she […]
Tell Giselle: Thinking outside the gift box
Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]
What I’m grateful for this Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 27. By Jon Show. For many years my favorite way to start the Thanksgiving Day festivities was to drive up to my parents’ place in Kings Point, grab the Charlotte Observer, pour myself a Bloody Mary, sit on their back porch overlooking the lake, and read the late Ron Green Sr.’s annual column about […]
Tell Giselle: Good luck getting parents to cooperate
Nov. 26. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “This past year my siblings have been tussling with our elderly parents. I try to stay out of it but I am getting pulled in. It’s getting to be about that time where we think they really would do […]
