When you watch old movies, browse antique magazines, or recall your mother or grandmother’s style, perhaps you wish those traditional beauty standards weren’t a thing of the past. You might be surprised to learn that there is a thriving community of vintage, retro, and reproduction (repro) businesses—and enthusiasts—that honor and replicate the beauty and fashion…
Timeless Beauty: Meet the Vintage-Inspired Cosmetics Brand Bringing Romance and Simplicity Back to Makeup
The Immeasurable Value of Man’s Best Friend
A Texas historian friend of mine, Stephen L. Hardin, told me a story the other day about a dog and a plot of land. During the American migration into Mexican Texas, an immigrant came to Texas with his dog and ran into a Tejano from the Nacogdoches area. The dog was apparently such a wonderful…
Halloween-Loving Canadian Moves Overseas, Now His Rescued Dogs Wear His Best-Made Costumes
When an English teacher moved from Canada to Taiwan, he couldn’t bear to leave his favorite holiday, nor his love for costume making, behind. Infused with the Halloween spirit, his two rescued dogs now delight the East Asian locals with hilarious handmade costumes. Steve McKay, 42, who originally hails from British Columbia, told The Epoch…
Why We Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie, and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, right? While we’re thinking toward Halloween and Thanksgiving, consider this a strong nudge to put Christmas high on the list. Start planning now and you’ll benefit in so many ways come December. Before I find myself dealing with…
Photo Shows 2 Soaking-Wet Dogs in the Rain, Traffic Officer Sheltering Them Under His Umbrella
Thanks to social media, a photo taken in West Bengal, India, on a rainy day made our day. It was raining cats and dogs in Kolkata in mid-September, when local reporter Sayan Chakraborty, who was on assignment for Bengali daily Bartaman, spotted a pair of sopping-wet canines outside seeking shelter but unable to find any….
7 Points to Examine When Replacing a Home Component
Dear Monty: I will be selling my house within the next four to five years. The compressor on my A/C went out. Should I repair or replace the whole unit? The current unit is a little over 12 years old, and the compressor repair will be under warranty for one year. Prices: $2,000 to repair,…
Mom Turned Alcoholic in Wake of Brother’s Death Says, ‘My Daughter Watched Me Get Sober’
Losing her brother to suicide sent a new mother to seek solace in alcohol, a habit that slowly spiraled out of control. Her rock-bottom moment occurred in a doctor’s office when she was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Today, 30-year-old mom-of-two Nicole Marso, of Denver, Colorado, is fighting to stay sober for her health, her kids, and…
6 Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas to Steal From Restaurants
By nature, home kitchens have always been a more casual and more intimate version of a restaurant—but that doesn’t have to mean that they can’t be as efficient as a bustling restaurant kitchen. To make your kitchen as efficient as you are, it’s a good idea to look to the pros for ideas. Between prep,…
Dear Next Generation: ‘Live Like Your Word Is Everything’
I was born in the year 1947 and have lived a very full life and learned many lessons over the years. In my early years, right was right and wrong was wrong. It was not hard to tell the difference. Today that is not so true. Situation ethics have become the rule too many times…
Making Your List and Checking It Off Early
You’ve heard the warnings. You’ve seen the pictures of cargo ships anchored off ports and cargo containers sitting idle overseas. The global supply chain is experiencing an array of pandemic-related issues and Santa is concerned. As the news spreads, more and more holiday shoppers are choosing to tackle their lists far earlier than they otherwise…
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