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...
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. While Native American-owned galleries are not unheard of, they are certainly not commonplace, and I think it says ...
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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 Northeast Albuquerque, I'm even closer, and parking ...
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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 you're getting. Now, there is a new fashion maven in "town," so to speak, who can help you sort it all out ...
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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 girls" tend to be perfectionists, overachievers and self-centered. They have an almost obsessive attention to detail and enjoy lots of attention, ...
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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 single parents and dating, the best thing is to be honest with your children upfront. Being a single ...
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Looking for some Mexican food but Mexico City is too far? Taste Albuquerque's famous green and red chile and you will become hooked up for life. This lovely city is an urban center in New Mexico, over 300 years old and having amazingly friendly citizens.Contributor: George SimsonPublished: Nov 18, 2009
Silverlining replied to Happylife's discussion 'Fun places in Albuquerque'Check out local groups on meetup.com. There are hiking and backpacking groups, as well as groups for just about every interest (yoga, food, coffee, tea, books, writing, etc.) Most are free.
In her recent article for the Albuquerque Weight Loss Examiner, Marsha Thole provides a helpful guide for dieters on vacation. First, Thole spells out what typically goes wrong for dieters on vacation. Then, using tools and techniques from The Complete Beck Diet for Life, she describes what must be done in order for dieters to remain on track and stick to their plans. Click here to read the full article. Print · Send to friend · Digg...