One of the worst remnants of 20th-century television entertainment is the beauty pageant. For decades, entire families were paralyzed in front of their TVs as they watched dozens of women in evening gowns, bathing suits, and choreographies parading across a stage with a frozen smile on their faces. Coming from Venezuela, I can attest to the media coverage of these events, as… View Post
As Rob Siltanen once wrote for an advertising campaign: “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the… View Post
Don´t let language gaps or economic fears become barriers to protecting your family´s health. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act it´s not only easier and more affordable to get insured, but you can also do it in español at Cuidado de Salud.gov. This week is a critical one for uninsured Americans as well as those of us who are renewing our plans:… View Post
Imagine living a life where you’re being threatened every second. In this life, everyone is meant to fend for themselves. Walking through this life means fiery bullets are raining around you almost every time you step out of your home. Crime is your daily bread, otherwise, you’d go hungry. It’s often unbearable, but it’s the life you’ve been dealt. At… View Post
Walking into CASACOR’s third annual design show in downtown Miami, a person is immediately met with the furnishings and stylings that channel the glam and extra of the city, exactly what one probably hoped to find at this pop-up design hub. Bold colors and a maximalist’s aesthetic run throughout CASACOR’s dozen or so installations, rooms that have been transformed by… View Post
The holidays are here in full force, and somehow it seems like we skipped right past fall, raced through Thanksgiving and dove face-first into a punchbowl of eggnog. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not mad about it. The holidays are a chance to gather with loved ones, to indulge, to celebrate, and to fill our hearts and bellies with what… View Post
Do you feel like your smartphone is taking over your life? Take a cue from the wellness world and start a digital diet of intermittent fasting to help get your screen habits back into shape. There’s really only one rule: Corral your digital habits to a block of time or set of days that works for you, giving yourself a… View Post
If you get sick this cold & flu season, it’s definitely not because you didn’t wince through dozens of $3 ginger turmeric lemon shots or chew enough raw garlic to scare away the vampires. While some people swear by these supposed immune boosters — and there’s definitely some scientific evidence that they can stave off sickness — consuming mass quantities… View Post
It´s time to face up to your yearly temptation to overspend during the holidays. From gifts, trips and parties, the pressure to live it up and lose our heads always leaves us with a post-holiday hangover debt. To avoid financial and spiritual woes in the aftermath of the cheery Christmas season, get ahead of your propensity to binge by planning… View Post
The second Monday in October has been a Federal holiday in the United States since 1937, a recognition of the encounter between Europe and America during colonial times. The observance is in the process of being renamed as Indigenous People’s Day, shifting its perspective from the “Columbus Day” years, during which we seemed to be against all logic celebrating the… View Post
If you are a type-A personality, that is to say you are hyper-organized, ambitious, hard-working, and self-driven, then you already know that gift-buying season is upon us. If, on the other hand, you’re a procrastinator, consider this your friendly reminder to take Santa’s advice to heart. The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving are the perfect time to make your list… View Post
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are almost here. Somehow we skipped past spring, flew through summer, and here we are, debating if it’s time to decorate our Christmas trees (it’s not) and attempting to navigate the Halloween candy aisle with some restraint. And with the impending holiday season comes, of course, holiday parties. It’s good news for anyone… View Post