The Single's Valentine's Day Survival Guide
If you're single this Valentine's Day, you probably haven't bought into the hype. Still, Valentine's Day can be trying for the more sentimental singles out there. You're alone in a …
Vulnerability and Strength
To love is to care deeply enough about an idea to see it come into being, whether that idea is a romance with another person, writing a novel or starting …
Love, Cinema Style
Whether at home or at the theater, nothing is more enjoyable with a loved one like a movie.
[He Said] ‘Stay Awhile'
Even now, though, trying to be romantic can make me ... nervous. It's balancing a gift, a box of chocolates and a dozen roses while sautéing shrimp for the special, …
[She Said] ‘Funny and Sweet'
When I was first contacted regarding writing about romance, my very first thought was: "What the hell do I know about romance? I'm married."
Hitched
To Jump or Not?
If you haven't seen the movie, you've probably heard of it. Tyler Perry's comedy, "Jumping the Broom," tells of two families of different social and economic backgrounds united for a …
Hitched
For the Love of Greek and Sports
The pair first met in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. Taylor, a Long Beach native, was running through the pouring rain to her dorm from a hurricane party on the Millsaps …
D. I.Y. Valentine
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to get crafty for your loved ones. Sure, store-bought Valentines can be cute, but there's nothing quite like getting something personalized and handmade.
I Believe in Love
Valentine's Day often gets a bad rap. Some think it's too sappy, and others think it should be called "Singles Appreciation Day." Regardless of whether you're in a relationship, I …
Fly
Love
Ah, romance! It's an emotion that has inspired symphonies, poetry and monstrous, fluffy pink teddy bears. As Valentine's Day nears, here's some advice for people playing the dating game, longtime …
Your Annual Tuneup
When I was a resident physician, I drove a Mercedes. I thought I was doing what people expected of a young doctor in the show-off city of Los Angeles, where …
Get Screened
In addition to the normal tests performed during a physical, the American Cancer Society recommends getting screened for cancer at specific intervals. The following is a summary of recommendations for …
Questions for the Doc
When you go for a physical, be prepared to let your doctor know about any physical or emotional problems (like depression or anxiety) you may be having.
[Girl About Town] Of Sushi and Marathons
I don't think of myself as a particularly athletic individual, but a few years ago, I started running—as in a fitness activity, not because someone was chasing me. It even …
Somebody Say Something
This past month, I spent a lot of time reflecting on the fact that it has been 10 years since my suicide attempt.
