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Six Kinda Strange Boyfriend Behaviors
Cosmopolitan, May 2006
In the beginning, guys go out of their way to show they care with blatant, over-the-top gestures. Learn why you shouldn't panic when, over time, his actions take a surprising turn. Read more here »
Earn Miles/Burn Miles
Washington Flyer, May 2006
One is warm, spicy, and sophisticated-the other cool, hearty, and cosmopolitan. Get a taste of San Antonio and Chicago in this feature article for Washington Flyer magazine. Read more here »Why Buy Wifi
The Washington Post, April 2006
There is something innately satisfying about surfing the Web unencumbered by wires and cables. For years, I've been chained to my desk, with only my little Buddha statue keeping me company. But now, with WiFi, I can just toss my laptop into my bag and hit the road. Read more here »
Appetite for Seduction
AARP The Magazine, February 2006
From chocolate to chilies, these eight aphrodisiacs will keep you healthy in the bedroom and beyond. Read more here »
Why Expectant Parents Split
Cosmopolitan, August 2005
When Denise Richards filed for divorce from Charlie Sheen, even Hollywood insiders were shocked, and not just because the couple seemed deliriously happy only days before. The real head-scratcher: Why would a woman who's six months' pregnant ditch her husband of two and a half years? Or if there was trouble in paradise, why would they try for kid number two to begin with? Read more here »
Fresh and Clean
DC Style, July/August 2005
Douglas Burton and Christopher Ralston knew that the Penn Quarter had potential when they opened their contemporary design emporium Apartment Zero in 1999. But what they weren’t sure of was how quickly the downtown neighborhood would become one of the hottest spots in town, practically overflowing with clubs, award-winning restaurants and new lofts. Read more here »
Walking Meditation
The Washington Post, July 3, 2005
It's not always easy to stop, and, well, smell the roses. But if you're in need of a respite from the rush of everyday life, consider walking meditation, which blends aspects of traditional meditation -- breathing, concentration and extreme relaxation -- into the act of walking. Read more here »
The Secrets of Long-Lasting Marriage (sidebar)
From "Sex & Love for Grownups" by Sallie Foley, June 2005
Fair fighting—plus open communication and mutual respect—are key ingredients in a long, healthy marriage. But what else does it take to keep a union going strong 30, 40, even 50 or more years? Read more here »




