Working in a corporate society often encourages shrewd business deals and below the belt punches. Despite modest values and heart-fuelled desires, it can be easy to be lured by pompous acts and arrogance, especially in the competitive workplace. more >>
Mr Properly and I went to a BBQ this weekend. Chicken burgers, Uncle Fred's cole slaw, Whole Foods two-bite brownies. And a lesson in how not to handle someone else's child. Except for in this instance, the child was ours. more >>
One of the first people to bring Eastern ideas West in the form of stunning entertainment was Bruce Lee. There probably isn’t a child of the '70s or '80s who hasn’t indulged in a bit of pretend Kung fu and the mind blowing noises he used to make dispatching the enemy. more >>
Much has been written about JK Rowling's Speech to Harvard's graduating class this month. It's worth reading in its entirety, but if you're strapped for time, allow us to pull out the excerpt we (and clearly a few other media outlets) like best: more >>
Four months in and I almost admitted defeat. Not only had I stopped going; I had cancelled the gym membership several weeks back. And while I am £40 better off each month in my pocket, I am 14 pounds worse off around the waist. more >>
Exercising outdoors burns up to 30% more calories. So why would anyone work out in the gym? Especially since Spring is officially here. (It is here, right?) more >>
Forget looking bad. Obesity may have an even higher price - and we don't mean your health. We're talking here about the economy.
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