by Chrysa Smith Having been born in the United States in 1960, I was 'crossing over' to a time of unequalled civil rights movements. Too young to be aware or care, I realize now just how lucky (I think) it was to be born at a time when women would eventually have more choices, options, acknowledgement for their work. We've come a long way indeed, although throughout the world, still have a heck [...]
by Chrysa Smith In the beginning, there was the seed. And the seed wasn't reserved for farmers alone.In fact, right about now, with the price of groceries sky-rocketing, the stories about mad genetic science experiments taking place in agricultural labs and the fact that spring is just about a month away, it is the perfect time to begin thinking about planting a few of your own.You can still find them in their pure [...]
by Chrysa SmithJust the other day, I was engaged in conversation with a few other middle age divas. We were in the midst of celebrating a very festive occasion, yet, as often happens, when we get down to catching up, we hear of each other's health issues. Whether it be heart, boobs, mood, circulation, bones or any other malfunctioning body part, the fear of the illness is often equal to the host of [...]
by Chrysa Smith What better way to wrap up winter comfort foods than with a favorite, comforting treat: chocolate. Ah yes, the elixir of life. The great comforter. The sweet that makes the winter duldrums just a bit more tolerable. The choice of cupids everywhere.Where did the whole chocolate-valentine connection begin? Well, you can thank the pagans. As with so many present day festivities, the roots began with the feast of the God [...]
by Chrysa SmithCheck out this video, then close your eyes and imagine the best possible explanation for this unusual sight. I began this blog before the media found that it was just a prank played by some Florida college students. But it has such romantic possibilities, I began to fantasize, and I invite you to do the same. After all, it is almost Valentine's Day.Personally, I'd like to be on the deck of [...]
by Chrysa Smith A tinny Edit Piaf playing in the background, a loaf of crusty French bread, perhaps a glass of Bordeaux and voila! It's almost like being in........Paris.OK, it was actually Philadelphia, but one needn't have a transatlantic flight and digital photos of the Eiffel Tower to feel the comfort of French peasant food. The restaurant was Caribou Cafe; an eclectic bistro on Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Tiny cafe tables, a long, [...]
by Chrysa SmithIt slices. It dices. It chops. Turn it over and it becomes a collectable vase for your favorite floral display. As I see it, home shows and infomercials have been the consumate places for snake oil salesmen. Those too good to believe it offers at incredible savings just for you. Remember the Ginsu knife commercials? And those cozy Snuggie wraps that make you look loveably Vulcan. Is it all just too [...]
