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By day I’m chairman and CEO of the largest independent publisher left in America. By night I’m simply M.O.M. (which stands for Mean Old Mom). I’m a writer, cook, organic enthusiast, romance novel lover, and country music fan who does yoga.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
The Real Problem with Swine Flu
Everyone is worried about swine flu—as well we should be. If things escalate to pandemic level (which they may), we will all be in big trouble (although washing hands with soap and water is still the best defense). As you …
How Canyon Ranch Saved My Life, Part 2
(Continued from Friday) There, stretching with all the rest of us, was Julia Roberts! Later that night we all played bingo together. Needless to say, my dear husband was impressed. I’ve seen other celebrities there, too, like Mary Tyler Moore. …
How Canyon Ranch Saved My Life, Part 1
People often ask me how I do it all… run a family business, raise three healthy and happy girls, stay married, and volunteer for a number of nonprofit boards. Sometimes I wonder myself! But my stock (and true) answer is: …
Why I Eat Meat (and You Might Want to Also)
Many people assume I’m a vegetarian. Some people even equate “organic” with “vegetarian.” I’ve experimented with vegetarian eating over the years. I’ve even dated vegetarians (well, one). Aside from the fact that I think it’s challenging to eat well and …
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10 Ways to Get Fit Without Spending a Dime (or Causing Pollution)
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finally, finally confessed that greenhouse gases are a health problem. I’m not surprised—except that it took so long. In any case, there is actually a lot that we can all do to cut …
I’ve Got a Crush on Simon Cowell
As some of you may know, I’m a fan of American Idol. As others of you may know, I once got to kiss Paula Abdul. But Simon is the one who thrills me. He’s an acquired taste—bitter at first, with …
10 Easy Ways to Talk with Your Daughter about Sex
I have three girls—one who is grown, one who is just going through puberty, and one who is almost 3—and I am a firm believer in talking about sex. My husband and I both came from families where that didn’t happen well…OK, at all. And we were left to our own devices, which is NEVER a good thing when you are a kid. I never want my girls to feel as ignorant and underprepared as I was. Because whether we like it or not, our daughters turn into young women with sexual feelings, and if we love them, we want their experiences to be positive, love-filled ones. Ignorance makes it easier for young girls to be taken advantage of. And these days, unprepared sex can lead to all sorts of diseases and death, in addition to lifelong trauma. And while a vaccine like the HPV shot makes it seem like our girls are safe, not only are there risks associated with the vaccine, it only covers one small aspect of their sexual safety.
