One of the questions our Deana, of Magic Zip Code fame, gets a lot is, "Should I buy or should I remodel?" Since she's got a guy or girl for either, she can give a realistic and unbiased answer. And that answer? It depends... Builders, if pressed, will tell you that on a per square… Continue reading Ask The Expert…
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You Knew It Would Be Funny…
You knew the day would come and it would be hilarious, did you not? I meet an opposite sex person for coffee. And it's not business. How did it go? The baby toe that went in came right back out; as if stung by jellyfish. What I did walk away with? Advice for the gentlemen.… Continue reading You Knew It Would Be Funny…
My Dear Woman, You Aren’t Crazy…
"My dear woman, you aren't crazy." Ahh, the words every woman longs to hear. That and, "I've got the dishes. Why don't you go take a bath?" Words from an adoring mate? Nope. The opening line to this month's Book Club choice, Martinis & Menopause. Yep, we're talking the change in all its bloody, messy,… Continue reading My Dear Woman, You Aren’t Crazy…
It’s Rant Time Dolls…
It's Rant Day. Duchess Dolls of a certain age join hands and finally bite back. Twitter: From @robbysoave, who one can only assume sees himself as techno savvy and all around brilliant. "Mark Zuckerberg is now living out every young person's worst nightmare: trying to explain how tech stuff works to the nation's elderly." Bahaha-I'm… Continue reading It’s Rant Time Dolls…
Men Do’s and Don’ts…
A sweet friend sends over a photo--I think because she knows the ire it will insight. Take a look. Deep breath. Look away. Now try erasing that image from your brain. Does someone have my fan? Just in case any of our male Dolls are wondering on the latest trend wear, here's an outline of… Continue reading Men Do’s and Don’ts…
Catholic Girls Namaste…
Years ago, with a house filled with small children, a dog, a cat, a rat, a hamster and a husband who traveled for work, giving up something for Lent struck me as odd. How could giving up chocolate make me better when all I really wanted was Calgon to take me away? I decided that… Continue reading Catholic Girls Namaste…
Hoses, Belts and Gears Oh My…
The weather spiked a bit here on the surface of the sun. Predictions are chatting up 90 for the weekend. Yesterday, my brakes slipped a smidge and I actually thought, "Is my car ready for summer?" For those out of the know, Arizona cars are abused by sun, road and oppressive heat in the summer.… Continue reading Hoses, Belts and Gears Oh My…
Rhymes With Whatever…
File under stuff that induces eyebrow raising--a show called Slutever. Whaaa? Yup, it's called Slutever. Rhymes with whatever. Host Karley Sciortino, of Vogue, brings her personality to the screen. Most know her as the magazine's sex columnist, self-titled slut sexual and trier of all things. Oh--and the girl is funny. Think Carrie Bradshaw who doesn't… Continue reading Rhymes With Whatever…
Rent Or Buy?
Did you know home values in The Dale went up 5.6 percent in the past year and they're expected to go up another 1.7 percent before the year is up? Good news for sellers. And isn't it about time? Inventory is small in areas, so homes are selling quickly. We talked with our fave realtor… Continue reading Rent Or Buy?
Why Are We Not Breakfasting?…
Why are we not breakfasting? As in breakfast dates. You know, of the romantic, get-to-know-you type? Don't get me wrong, Dolls. Nothing beats a candlelit dinner at your favorite restaurant--say the one that starts with Royal and ends with Palms--you know the one. Candlelight hides fine lines and creates the perfect glow reflecting from your… Continue reading Why Are We Not Breakfasting?…
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