Holiday Survival–Dinnertime Dogma, Snooping Guests, and Christ’s Bar Mitzvah
By Piper Bayard and Jay Holmes* This month, Holmes and I are dedicated to spreading cheer and relieving the tension of the holidays. We invite you to send your questions to me, a pragmatic author/belly dancer and not-so-closet redneck, and Holmes, a [...]
Holiday Survival — Making Your TSA Grope Memorable and Fun
By Piper Bayard & Jay Holmes* We, a pragmatic author/belly dancer and a spook who solves most of life’s problems with sex, C4, or hollow points, cleared our schedules so that we can assist you with your holiday survival questions in the [...]
Fear of the Week: Hot Yoga Might Kill Me
The Source of My Deep Fear of Bikram Yoga by Jenny Hansen One of my BFF’s is hot on my flabby tail to try Bikram Yoga. A few months weeks ago, she sent me a link from Mind Body Green with a link to this Seattle Craig’s List ad. (I recommend [...]
Egypt: At the Corner of Theocracy and Democracy
By Intelligence Operative Jay Holmes* When the people of Egypt ousted President Hosni Mubarak on February 12, 2011, most Western media outlets assumed that the anti-Mubarak protestors were de facto pro-democracy. However, Egyptians are not so [...]
So Why ARE We In Afghanistan?
By Intelligence Operative Jay Holmes* As we approach 2013, several Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries seem to be undergoing changes, but there is no consensus on what those changes will mean. While a few are hopeful, many give cause [...]
CONFESSIONS – Book Review
CONFESSIONS – Book Review By Ellie Ann CONFESSIONS by Ryne Douglas Pearson, is an engaging, character-driven mystery. From the first page to the last, the outstanding prose hooks with drama and great characters. Chicago Police Chaplain, [...]
Spice Up Your Married Life With “Beyond Dinner”
Beyond Dinner…More Than A New Way To Eat by Jenny Hansen December ‘tis the season’ when Americans kick their schedules up a notch, from “really busy” to “downright insane.” The downside to this holiday insanity is it [...]
Savoir Faire Consulting Service
By Piper Bayard & Jay Holmes The Holiday Season is upon us. Soon, life will be a whirlwind of dinner parties and fetes. We realize that we will be the main topic of discussion for many of our readers at these parties, and we’d like to [...]
Crossing the Line at Crossfit
Crossing The Line At Crossfit (aka The Moaning Workout) by Jenny Hansen Hubby and I have been doing Crossfit for about 6 weeks now. Actually, I took a three-week hiatus for shingles, but he’s been going the entire six weeks, 3x a [...]
Holiday Survival–The Spanking Santa
Holiday Survival–The Spanking Santa By Piper Bayard & Jay Holmes The most wonderful stressful time of the year is upon us. Long lines, visiting relatives, and credit card bills that give bankers a warm, fuzzy feeling in their wallets. But [...]
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