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Lice!

Lice!

One (horrifying) word: lice. Claudia Alvarez, manager at Hair Fairies in La Jolla (858-459-5423; hairfairies.com) told me that the best treatment was careful removal by hand and comb. “Lice need the scalp to live. They feed ...

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Roller Skating in San Diego

Roller Skating in San Diego

“Roller skating has been around since the 1700s,” Bernice read from her iPhone. “It’s funny to think of the founding fathers on skates. I’ve always associated roller skating with the 1970s.” “Did they have the disco ...

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Belly Dance Your Belly Away

Belly Dance Your Belly Away

New Year, new me, etc. Maybe lose weight with…belly dancing! “I’ve danced my whole life,” said Sabrina (858-337-1728; sabrinabellydancer.com). “I studied dance at UC Irvine, and in my second year I saw belly dancers at a ...

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Sippin' the Diem: Black Tea

Sippin' the Diem: Black Tea

We spent an afternoon testing black tea in anticipation of my mother-in-law’s annual visit. Husband Patrick was assisting. The salesman at La Mesa’s All Things ... More Post a comment

Environmentally Friendly Burial

Environmentally Friendly Burial

Ever since Aunt Azelda’s dog died, the dear old bird has been thinking of her own demise. “I don’t want to be in the way, ... More Post a comment

Let Christmas Songs Inspire Your Party Decor

Let Christmas Songs Inspire Your Party Decor

Am I suddenly in the middle of a 1940s Christmas musical? I wondered. Images of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” danced in my head as Alexis ... More Post a comment

Mulling in S.D.

Mulling in S.D.

“Mulling is when you infuse your cider with other flavors and aromas,” said Kathy. “You can use spices, herbs, fruits, or even sugars.” She pulled ... More Post a comment

Holiday Makeup Tips: Highlighters, Glitters, and Sparkles

Holiday Makeup Tips: Highlighters, Glitters, and Sparkles

“I think the wintertime is a great time to use your highlighters, glitters, and sparkles because it’s cold and gray outside, and you want to ... More Comments (2)

Pet Burial, Goldfish to Horse

Pet Burial, Goldfish to Horse

Aunt Azelda’s tiny mutt Taffy has died. I’m on duty for the burial arrangements. “We have taken care of pets ranging from goldfish to horses,” ... More Post a comment

Pumpkin Pies: A Ten-Pie Test

Pumpkin Pies: A Ten-Pie Test

“You’ll have to do without the bourbon-cherry-apple pie,” I told Patrick. “This year, I’m bringing a ready-made pumpkin pie.” A few days later, after making ... More Post a comment

The Best Apple Cider

The Best Apple Cider

The days are still warm, but the nights are getting cold enough for cider. Patrick and I hail from the Northeast, and this time of ... More Post a comment

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