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Fashion Origami: Fold Dazzling Designs (Klutz)Ages 8+With lots of colorful origami paper, ribbons, sequins, and glue, Klutz has done it again.  Klutz books are what I reach for at Barnes and Nobles – with 6 grandkids, and babysitting skills that are nil, I NEED their help.  They have so many fun activities and this one was exceptional.My 8 year old granddaughter Libby and I sat down to make an origami skirt.  Now, Libby is not only beautiful, she’s the most precocious little girl I know.  Smart, ... continue reading...

You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love StoryAuthors: Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff KahnBroad A: Both Ms. Gurwitch and Mr. Kahn are comedy writers, and very good ones - therefore, it stands to reason – a great, hilarious book about marriage – right?Broad Z: Not always, A. Sometimes writers can be good at poetry and SUCK at prose. You know that.Broad A: You're right "Z" However, beyond delight, this book extended itself straight out, without a lifeline, from hilarious, courageous, with full of ... continue reading...

Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouseredited by Richard Brian DavisI must admit, I hadn’t thought about philosophy since I struggled in college (desperately struggled) to get an A in my philosophy 101 class. What is art? What is beauty? Can’t remember!So when I first opened “Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy” I had a nasty negative attitude. Who cares about Alice anyway? It’s a kid’s book! This is so silly kept flashing far back in my brain like a camera flash. I ... continue reading...

Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks ChangeAuthors: Vivian Diller, PhD with Jill Muir-Sukenick, PhDWritten by two formal models, both of these women were grounded enough to know that modeling is a young woman’s gig. Diller is now a clinical psychologist and Muir-Sukencik is a psychoanalytical psychotherapist currently in practice. These two women delve into what women don’t speak of, except to their closest girlfriends – what it FEELS like to look in the mirror and see a face that ... continue reading...