Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis and others had it right: This truly is “The Most Wonderful Time of Year”. December is that magical time of year when a rush of happiness permeates the air. It’s when the little things excite us—...
Book Reviews
Season’s greetings! Below is an overview of gift books perfect for the hard-to-buy-for person on your list. Perhaps you’ll find one or two titles to add to your own wish list, too—happy reading! HumorHumor books abound this time of year;...
Restaurant Review: Mexican Radio
Mexican Radio, an outstanding choice for authentic food and ambiance Overall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 9 •Food 9 •Ambiance 9 •Price $$$ By Danielle Pitanello I think that everyone has their own idea of what makes a great...
Wine Clubs: An Exceptinal Holiday Gift For Any Wine Enthusiast
By Henry Klein III Wine clubs are a unique way to explore a variety of exceptional wines with the convenience of door-to-door delivery. These days, wine clubs are a dime a dozen. There are wine clubs for an array of...
10 Tips To Manage Holiday Stress
By Raymond F. Angelini, Ph.D. Turmoil and stress in relationships can happen at anytime, but tensions often run higher during the holiday season. With the different expectations each person has about the season, increased financial pressure and physical demands, it’s...
Santa in-sanity: Tips For A Balanced Holiday Experience
By Randy Cale, PH.D Okay, let’s face it—most children get too many gifts during the holidays. Certainly, it’s not true for some children, but most families have become hooked on making the big day one that is overflowing with gifts....
Enhancing Fertility with Chinese medicine
By Rebecca Rice M.S., L.AC. One of the most personal events of human existence is conception. We are essentially combining our DNA with our partner's DNA to form a whole new life. A perfectly structured interplay of hormonal regulation must...
Editor’s letter
Sometimes life throws curveballs at you. And you have to learn to cope with those curveballs. That’s the case for nearly 54 million mentally and physically disabled individuals in the country. One facility in the Capital Region is helping these...
Book Reviews: Because She Can
This month’s guilty pleasure is the very The Devil Wears Prada-esque Because She Can by Bridie Clark. This month’s guilty pleasure is the very The Devil Wears Prada-esque Because She Can by Bridie Clark. The devil in the first novel,...
Restaurant Review: Nicoles Bistro
A taste of Paris with Albany pricesOverall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 10 • Food - 8 • Ambiance - 9 • Price - $$$ By L.P. Clark For twelve years, Nicole’s Bistro has enjoyed the reputation of a restaurant that can...