I avoid the dentist at all costs. The sound of the metal instruments scraping against my teeth is worse to me than the proverbial nails on a chalkboard; the dentist always seems so judgmental, and I’ve never once left without bleeding gums from some floss-happy nurse. Besides, doesn’t it seem contradictory to pay someone to [...]

I’ve always considered myself an outspoken, independent woman but I’ve never referred to myself as a “feminist.” To me, the word is slightly outdated. It conjures stereotyped images of hairy-legged, bra-burning man-haters intent on never wearing mascara, striding forth in unattractive boots to scare men into the idea of gender equality. In the 90’s “feminism” [...]

An Oscar is the perfect compliment to any actress’ career, but if the Academy Award is for the “best actress” category, (awarded as “performance by an actress in a leading role”) it can, somehow, be the kink in the chain that holds that actress’ romance together. It doesn’t make sense, and the number of men who [...]

What is it Sarah Palin really wants: the presidency or network prime-time? She has now secured one of these goals, and it’s the option that is least hair-raising, if only by a little bit. Discovery Communications and A&E both showed interest in airing “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” but Discovery won the fight and will air the $1 [...]