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You're amazing! Great job. You're a rock star! It’s a little embarrassing when people compliment you, isn’t it? Well, in case you haven’t gotten comfortable with it yet, I’m here to remind you: If you do a good job, people are going to praise you. You’ve just got to deal with ...

When I was 15, I was snappy and rude. When called for dinner, I’d say, “I’ll be right there!” but my tone would say, “Ugh! Can't a girl listen to Tiffany in peace?" My (saintly) mother would tell me (10 times a day), “Watch your tone, missy!” The point? You can say the ...

A waft of stink overcame my nose. What the heck is that smell?  After a day of searching and sniffing, it seemed to be coming from the sink. I called the drain man. He came with his cameras and determined this: When our house was built, the builders forgot to connect the sink drainage ...

Wishing you a warm holiday season...  A graham cracker, a square of chocolate and a marshmallow are in your kitchen. They're calling to you. What do you do? Do you eat them? Or do you add one key ingredient to make them magical? For me, the decision is easy. I'd toast the marshmallow.  Warmth is what ...

Have you ever been camping? Have you tried to start a fire, Bear Grylls style, with some wood and kindling? Hard, right? Yes. It’s seemingly impossible, and extremely time consuming. Plus, you’re bound to get hungry in the meantime. (After all, those S’mores aren’t going to toast themselves!) Even if you are Bear Grylls, a lighter is still ...

Have you seen the show, American Pickers? Mike and Frank sift through garages, barns and junkyards to find hidden treasures. This stuff is usually dusty, ignored, beat up. Often, it surprises the owners that these items even exist! By having a good eye for what’s valuable—Mike and Frank bring these hidden treasures into ...

Last night, I went to see a gig in Dublin for a band called Kill It Kid. I saw them open last year for Brandi Carlile and was drawn to their unique sound. The room was tiny. Only 20 people were there. And they were loud. Really loud. I couldn’t hear the melody. Just ...

I fly a lot (hence my previous rant about dealing with Alex). Recently, I became obsessed with flight attendants’ buns (the kinds on their heads). They were full and luxurious. What was their secret? I had to know. I researched, and discovered. It’s called a hair donut. It’s a piece of loofah-like plastic, shaped ...

What's up, Mike? My college roommate had a life size cardboard cut-out of Michael Jordan. I’d wake up in the middle of the night and think MJ was standing in my room—until, I said, “What’s up, Mike?” and got no response. Oh yeah, he’s fake. I’d been fooled for ...

Oh, Jamie... Via TV, Jamie Oliver told me that cheese, honey and coffee grinds are a perfect combination. For his tapas feast, he says: Lay the slices of cured meat on a board alongside the large wedge of Manchego. Drizzle a little honey over the cheese, then sprinkle over a pinch ...