New Book: Three Sunny Days
It’s that time of year again. My new book, Three Days In Florence, is out now in e-book and paperback (for all you book-sniffers). Wherever you’re spending this summer, I… Read more New Book: Three Sunny Days →
Is gua sha really better than Botox?
To paraphrase the late great Nora Ephron, lately I’ve been feeling bad about my neck. And my jawline. And the deep horizontal grooves on my forehead, which I blame on… Read more Is gua sha really better than Botox? →
Why meditation isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
A rainy Monday afternoon in June and I’m up to my knees in an MRImachine having my broken foot scanned. The kind, young radiologist offers me earplugs or headphones. I… Read more Why meditation isn’t all it’s cracked up to be →
Have beauty fads finally gone too far?
Facebook ads. Ordinarily a source of great annoyance. Sometimes a source of great amusement. Like the time they suggested I might want to take up netball on the very same… Read more Have beauty fads finally gone too far? →
Big bush energy: From feminist statement to body hair trend
As a writer, I sometimes worry about my Google search history. If anyone of my acquaintance is found dead in unusual circumstances, the evidence on my computer will be compelling.… Read more Big bush energy: From feminist statement to body hair trend →
Why the benefits of plants are greater than you think
We all know about the benefits of getting out into green space, but if you don’t live close to a park and your average day doesn’t allow you to skip… Read more Why the benefits of plants are greater than you think →