Joe Namath Once Sent Me Flowers And I never forgave him BY KATHY WEYER I WAS 17, GOING TO SCHOOL IN BOSTON. It was 1972. I suspect the short dresses helped. My skin was tight, my boobs were front and center, there was no flapping going on, the energy level was off the charts and…

When the Calendar Controls our Life – And our Dress Size BY LISA ALBERTA ‘TIS THE SEASON TO MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SO WE CAN JUSTIFY THE OVERINDULGENCE OF THE PAST FEW WEEKS! It’s crazy what we put on ourselves after the holidays. We over-indulge in Christmas cookies, holiday dinners, cocktails and egg nog, then…

Yappily Ever After Dogs in tuxes BY ROZ WARREN HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DOGS BEING PART OF A WEDDING CEREMONY? If you’re a dog person, you’re probably thinking, “Great idea!” If you aren’t, it’s apparently like suggesting that aardvarks or squirrels be included in the wedding party. A likely response is, “Why on earth…

BY SYNDI BLATT WE ALL KNOW WHAT BELONGS ON A RESUME, BUT DO YOU KNOW WHAT DOES NOT BELONG? IN THIS TOUGH ECONOMY, AND WITH AGE NOT NECESSARILY ON OUR SIDE, TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SIX THINGS THAT SHOULD NEVER APPEAR ON YOUR RESUME. Personal information: Avoid adding anything other than your name and…

Parents Helping Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger’s BY JACKIE PANTALIANO Not too long ago, parents of children on the autism spectrum found themselves in an autism/Asperger’s wilderness. While creating paths to solutions for their now-adult children, they became the trailblazers for the parents coming behind them. But while recognition and services have vastly…

Lois DeBello You could say Lois DeBello, president of Incredible Edibles and The Chocolate Suite, has a natural born gift for making food with a flourish. Q: Your dad was quite innovative in the bakery business. A: After years in the business, my father sold his bakery and opened a donut shop in the 69th…

Book Reviews BY GIRLFRIENDZ STAFF AND READERS Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels with Mariska Van Aalst. Michaels explains that the endocrine system plays a key role in much more than weight loss, tackling how ingesting toxins influences the longevity of our wellbeing. A number of convenient grocery lists and practical recipes are included. Deborah…

BY THERESA WRIGHT, PH.D. PATRICIA, AGE 15, WALKS DOWN THE HALLWAY OF HER HIGH SCHOOL WITH HER EYES DOWNCAST AND A PIT IN HER STOMACH AS SHE ATTEMPTS TO AVOID THE TAUNTS OF “FATTY PATTY” BY A GROUP OF GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN TORMENTING HER FOR MONTHS. Duncan, age 13, warily steps into the cafeteria…

e-troductions How to Create Win-Win Email Introductions BY HOWARD YERMISH USING EMAIL TO INTRODUCE ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER is a great tool for your ongoing business networking activities. However, you don’t want to create an awkward situation that could obligate one or more people into actions that are unwanted or uncomfortable. Let’s start with the…

BY TOBI SCHWARTZ-CASSELL YOU PROBABLY KNOW SOMEONE WHO WILL AVOID THE DENTIST AT ALL COSTS. The mere thought of a Novocain injection is enough to send them over the edge. Maybe that person is you. In the interest of optimum dental health, many dentists are turning to sedation dentistry. Stephen Markus, DMD, of Haddon Heights…