Alison Blackman Dunham, aka. "Advice Sister Alison, " is a life & career expert, online advisor, columnist and image consultant. "The Advice Sisters®" are credited with bringing the advice genre online 14 years ago! ALISON: "I believe...
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Alison Blackman Dunham, aka. "Advice Sister Alison, " is a life & career expert, online advisor, columnist and image consultant. "The Advice Sisters®" are credited with bringing the advice genre online 14 years ago! ALISON: "I believe that most people have the capacity within themselves to create better, more successful, and happier lives. All they need is good advice, good information, motivation plus a bit of inspiration. That's what you'll find in the Advice Sisters® online publications . Please visit and take advantage of all the things the Advice Sisters Online Publications have to offer! Meanwhile, I wish you love, success and happiness--Alison"
In these tough times, it’s an all too common headline in the art world—another gallery is closing its doors. Amidst the resounding “We just can’t do it anymore. After X amount of years, we’ve decided to shut down.” It’s wonderful and refreshing, in what seems to be a dreary landscape for gallery owners, to hear of an artist, opening his own shop just before the holidays. What’s even more inspiring is that gallery owner, Silvester Hustito , is not only young, but Native American—Zuni, in fact... Read Full Story
While living in New York City, I went to go see a lot of art. The downside: I always had to travel into the city on the weekend to see it, or--if I was lucky--the opening would be on a week night, and I could pop-in after work to partake of the fantastic creations in SoHo or Chelsea. The best part of living in Albuquerque, besides the fact that I have my car, is that art galleries are little more than twenty minutes from my house. What's even better is that when art shows take place in... Read Full Story
It's not unusual that in tough times, people gravitate towards simpler and comforting things--things that remind them of the past. While retro and vintage fashion have been in vogue, in certain circles, for over the last 20 years or so, it seems that now, women from most every generation are embracing elements of the past and incorporating them into their own personal fashion statements. Depending on where you live, going vintage can often be a pricey prospect,and you never really know what... Read Full Story
Although there is nothing wrong with a woman who sets high standards for herself, most high maintenance women have certain traits that men should avoid by all accounts. High maintenance women are those who need many things to be happy, namely lots of money, material goods, affection and a great deal of attention. These women put great effort into looking like a million bucks at all times and are obsessed with all aspects of their personal appearance and grooming in general. These "girly... Read Full Story
Meeting someone when you’re a single parent is tough, but telling your child that you have met a new woman can be even harder. Along with your child’s fear of being replaced, you’ll also have to deal with his/her fear of potentially having an evil stepmother. Such fears are, from an adult’s perspective, unfounded, but to your child, they are completely legitimate and need to be addressed. So, how do you tell your child that you’ve met someone? Here are some suggestions. When it comes to... Read Full Story
There are many do's and don’ts that apply to all men in every romantic relationship you'll start. Stick to the basic rules of dating in the beginning stages of any relationship and you won't go wrong. 1. Don't seem too enthusiastic around her If you feel yourself falling hard for a woman, remember to give her room to breathe. Don't make the mistake of bombarding her with phone calls and unexpected visits. Give her time to miss you and want to be around you more. This, too, is one of the most... Read Full Story
While having a great personality, properly grooming yourself and observing the right manners and etiquette are good ways to attract women, staying in good shape is equally important. Although looks are not everything, a protruding potbelly and man boobs are not sexy. You don't have to look like a roman Greek god, but keep in mind that most good looking women take notice to and find themselves attracted to a man who takes pride in his appearance and takes care of his body. Being in good shape... Read Full Story
This past month has been a whirlwind of events and activities, including my very own art show at Desert Intarsia Gallery , my principal role in Back to the 80s at the Adobe Theater , as well as my leading role in Shakespeare in Hollywood at the Albuquerque Little Theatre . I'm thrilled that Albuquerque Arts newspaper has featured my art work on its shopping page in its October print edition(that's page 17 if you're able to pick up a copy!). They are also featuring a "Take 5" interview with... Read Full Story
One of the hardest things for any woman is letting go of a relationship that’s not meant to be. We are often attached to the illusion that this man is “the One” for us, and that if we don’t have him or her, we’ll never find somebody new or no other man will ever want us. Many women remain in disappointing, hurtful relationships for months, even years with the false beliefs that "all men act like this"or "this is as good as it's going to get." If you ever expect to stop being repeatedly hurt... Read Full Story
So you've made the decision to pursue a relationship with a woman of a different race, culture or ethnicity. Although interracial dating still presents a certain amount of cultural discomfort for some people, it is far more common and far more accepted than it has ever been in modern history. As you begin this type of relationship, be realistic about the relationship and think about both challenges and benefits of the relationship. When choosing a woman to love, finding someone that you are... Read Full Story
