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I have done my share of traveling over the years, both for business and pleasure. At one point in my career, I was traveling for week-long trade shows and quick round-trip business trips, sometimes with a few extra days for pleasure as well. Now, while I travel less often for business, my family and I still take annual trips somewhere sunny to get much-needed rest and relaxation, while my gal pals and I love to take the occasional weekend trip, whether it’s to a spa a few hours away for an overnight rejuvenation or a weekend in New York. Needless...

The Tarot is the mirror of our soul. Each card reflects what’s not only going on within us, but also, symbolises our divine connection to the forces of the Universe – those which we can see and those which we cannot. The images printed on the cards are symbols that contain the keys to unraveling all the mysteries of our existence. However, these images have a life of their own, and thus, they change whenever the cards are shuffled. Every shuffle infuses them with magic. Every shuffle infuses us with magic. So does the May 2022 horoscope. Mercury continues its...

Raise your hand if you love a casual look! We all know there’s nothing quite like getting all dolled up for a special event, but the reality is that most of us spend our days in casual attire. These days, dressing down is totally the norm, even in places where relaxed attire was once a no-no. In fact, research shows that casual is quickly becoming the prevailing dress code in modern workplaces. But casual doesn’t mean sloppy or thrown together. When you coordinate outfits with the right casual pieces, you’ll embody that relaxed vibe without looking messy. Source: George Rudy/Shutterstock.com...

Every soon-to-be-married couple hopes that tying the knot will be an absolute blast. This day is supposed to be filled with thrill, joy, and beautiful memories they will cherish for years to come. But when you have distant relatives, jealous siblings, and dodgy plus-ones in inappropriate outfits all under one roof, things are bound to go terribly wrong. You see, weddings are notorious for bringing out the worst in some people. Whether they had one drink too many or decided to do their best to wreck the event, disrespectful friends and family who make the celebration unforgettable for all the...

A few weeks ago, a string of Magpies recommended in unison a podcast featuring Brene Brown and Dr. Harriet Lerner on the subject of forgiveness. Several of you indicated that the podcast had repaired a relationship, or otherwise shed meaningful light on a fraught friendship. Intrigued, I tuned in, and — wow. It is a deeply worthy listen. For one thing, I found unexpected catharsis relating to an apology I received a long time ago that has always felt more like a scab than a scar — that is, there is something gesturing at recovery that lives there but has...