“The Manic Pixie Dream Girl” was coined by film critic Nathan Rabin to describe a common cinematic character used to help the gloomy/heartbroken/up-tight male lead to arrive at his catharsis. Done with her job, she usually glides (dreamily) off into the sunset with (or without) the hero. Love her or hate her she’s here to …

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I’d like to introduce you to my early mother’s day present! I’ve named her Solange, after Beyonce’s younger sister. And If you don’t know who Beyonce (No, not the singer!) is… Speaking of, the most excellent Jenny Lawson is #1 on the NYT Print and E-books bestsellers list! Go Jenny! Illustration by Billy Steve Clayton …

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It’s the piece everyone wants anyway, I make a big pan of them so then I have happy people. Balsamic & Honey Chicken Legs 10 Chicken Legs For the marinade: 1 cup Olive Oil 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup Honey Salt & Pepper 3 cloves Garlic (sliced) 3 stems Rosemary (finely chopped) Combine all …

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They say that if you have anything numbering more than three it’s a collection. If that’s true then I have a very large sunglasses collection. I do realize I only have one set of eyes, however I can’t seem to stop myself from buying more. “So cute!” “Look, they will go great with that one …

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It’s been going on for a while now, this bacon in chocolate thing. I’ll admit I’m a fan. If you’ve never had it, imagine the sweet and salty combination of chocolate and peanut butter, only ten times more mind-blowing. Valentines Day is almost upon us and I’ve been seeing all kinds of bacon and chocolate …

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