By: Chrysa Smith Technology and dinner don't mix. As a mom, you may have told your kids, or grandkids, to put the darn thing away---or else. So why then, when I go to a restaurant to relax and have a nice meal, does the waiter hand me a tablet for ordering? I mean, come on. I just spent the day on the computer and my smart phone and I'm ready for a glass [...]
By: Chrysa Smith First there was the wizard--the mysterious voice behind the curtain that granted wishes in the land of Oz. And more recently, there's the other Oz---the one of television fame, whose medical advice is dished out daily to those of us hungry for some self-help. Whenever I'm home for lunch, I tune in. And each time, I pick up a trick or two; a piece of knowledge or two that makes [...]
By: Chrysa Smith If you look at my IPod, you'll wonder if I'm 16 or 65. Because not only do I have some of the latest pop and hip-hop music, but a little Dean Martin to boot. But Martin's only one of a host of entertainers I enjoy listening to from the past---many of them, happy to say, still alive and kicking. And this upcoming weekend, I'll be seeing one of them live--thanks [...]
By: Chrysa Smith If you're looking for a good time at the movies this weekend, and are lucky enough to live near an arts house---or a big enough theater that shows 'arts' movies, check out 'Chef.' It's a light, fun, visually and audibly entertaining film that touches most of my favorite topics: food, love, life, friendship. Jon Favreau stars, acts in and directs this comedy that follows the life of a renowned chef. [...]
By: Chrysa Smith One of my exercise goals is that once the thirst, the sweating, the burning is done, that full functioning of my body will return. I'm still waiting. Two days ago, after some encouragement, and the desire to rise to a new challenge, I joined a friend for a spinning class. Well, it wasn't just any spinning class. It was a SoulCycle class----the pinnacle of spinning. If you haven't experienced it [...]
By: Chrysa Smith [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Can't grow your own? Head to a local farm stand for fresh produce. 'You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces--just good food from fresh ingredients.' That's a quote directly from the Royalty of the food universe---Julia Child herself. And as I've gotten older [...]
By: Chrysa Smith I've never been so sensitive about my age. Until now. OK, when I turned 30+, I started getting called "ma'am." This bothered me for all of two months. As I looked in the mirror and listened to the glowing review of others, I stood my 30 something ground and went about my business. I looked my age, if not a year or two younger, so all was well with the [...]
