Advice
White soles are a trend
Q. My work and lifestyle are not particularly formal, so I can wear the shoes that verge on sneakers with white rubber soles. My question is how I match a pair
A Poem for Lent – our 40 days and nights of reflection
Spring begins (Sun in Aries) next Sunday, March 20th in our northern latitudes. It is also International Astrology Day. We still have about four more weeks of Lenten preparations for
Muzzle-Bound
My wife and I got married eight months ago. Whatever I suggest for the apartment — a paint color, a bathroom fixture — my wife immediately dismisses. For example, the
Tied up in knots: What to do with a short tie
Q. I have a fine tie that I like very much but that is too short. Even if I tie a four-in-hand knot, it barely makes it to my belt, and
People of Goodwill Reciting the Mantram of Unity
In terms of the war (read incursion) occurring in the Ukraine, the situation is deeply complex. It is difficult to distinguish who is playing what part and what the real
Death Meddle and Don’t Goo Me Like That
Death Meddle I knew my girlfriend wasn’t right for me, and I was super unhappy. Friends I confided in kept saying “Relationships take work” and “Take the good with the
A trip to Europe offers an opportunity for fine shopping
Q. I have a work trip to London coming this Spring, and given that this is our first trip in years, I plan to take two quick excursions to Paris
Lent – 40 Days & 40 Nights – a Reflective Time
Tuesday this week was Mardi (Tuesday) Gras (rich, fat) – always falling the day before Lent (40 days & nights of purification & preparation). Lent is almost like a Mercury
Ex Salad Sandwich
My boyfriend of a year is caring and thoughtful and perfect in nearly every way — except one. He’s really good friends with his ex. They grab lunch every week,
The color of your sport coat makes a bigger difference than you think
Q. Is it more correct to wear a light-colored sport coat with darker-colored pants or to wear a dark-colored sport coat with lighter-colored ones? A. Both are correct. Each one is a classic
