by Chrysa SmithA few of us bloggers spent the weekend on the estate of Pearl S. Buck (http://www.psbi.org/site/PageServer.) Sounds lovely, doesn't it? It was. It is a beautiful national landmark set on acres of rolling Bucks County countryside.We were invited there for the first Pearl S. Buck Writer's Conference. And although I have been on the grounds several times as a tourist, it had never struck me before, as it did now, that [...]
by Chrysa SmithWe've been disgusted by Wall Street greed, the banking system's nickel and diming of credit clients, rising insurance premiums, healthcare hassles, gas prices, high taxes and now, once again----the high flying companies we have grown to hate---the airlines.While all safety regulations are not their fault-- we do tend to blame them for standing in ungodly lines and needing pedicures before traveling. We've heard about fees associated with checked bags. But according [...]
by Chrysa SmithHow many times do you hear about healthcare during the course of a day? 20? 30? More? Well, hold onto your hats, because I have the best healthcare plan yet---one that few male politicians in DC might support--- but some DC interns, savvy women, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi should.I got to thinking about it while sitting in the spa, waiting for my massage. Now, I was raised on the tough [...]
by Chrysa SmithI do enjoy food shopping. Well, not just any old food shopping, but good and fun food shopping. To me, that translates to great buys on fresh, wholesome produce, grains and baked goods--as well as the new and fun stuff that sustains this shrinking family of four (two empty nesters/two poodles).So, where can I shop and enjoy at the same time?It's as eclectic as I am. It's a mish-mosh of places, [...]
by Chrysa Smith----then take me back to the European Masters to look at a little belly bulge and cellulite. There's just something about this new tattooed body trend that not only makes you cringe, but makes you question character. Bill Maher, comic and HBO talk show host, had me laughing out loud when he referred to the tattoeed girlfriend of Jesse James (scoundrel hubby of sweetie, Sandra Bullock) as the kind of girl [...]
by Chrysa SmithIt was a busy work week, and when it was done, I put down the laptop and picked up my shopping bag--that's right; a little retail therapy. We all need a little now and then, and better yet, is when you find a whole new assortment of shops and treasures to be discovered.So, rewind to yesterday afternoon. I found myself in the Lancaster, PA area. Now to me, Lancaster shopping had [...]
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