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Amy Waterman

Why Cheddar Isn’t Orange and Other Food Mysteries

It came as a shock.

All my life, I’d believed that cheddar cheese was orange.

It was orange! That’s how you distinguished it from mozzarella. [Read more…] about Why Cheddar Isn’t Orange and Other Food Mysteries

Does Success on the Job Sabotage Your Love Life?

We’re told we can be strong women, holding our own against men.

And THEN we’re told that men like feminine women who are soft and gentle.

The very qualities that lead to success and achievement in the workplace “turn off” men. No fair! [Read more…] about Does Success on the Job Sabotage Your Love Life?

When You’d Cut Off Your Right Leg to Get More Time

I had so much more time when I had insomnia.

I’d wake up in the middle of the night, slip downstairs, turn on the computer, and work. I got so much done. And not just actual work, but blogging, photobooks, and home movies to boot.

I came to rely on that time. The house at night was so peaceful. So still. [Read more…] about When You’d Cut Off Your Right Leg to Get More Time

Can This Relationship Be Saved?

Things must be bad.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this.

Of course you don’t want to be wondering if your relationship is over. You’d rather be happy! You’d rather be thinking about when work is going to be over for the day and what you’ll watch on TV tonight. [Read more…] about Can This Relationship Be Saved?

Stay Healthy with the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

I was sitting at a table with a group of remarkable women.

One was a cancer survivor. Another was hypothyroid. One had fibromyalgia, and several others suffered from arthritis.

All were here at this women’s health event for one reason: [Read more…] about Stay Healthy with the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Can This Predict Your Perfect Match?

Do you believe an online dating site can tell you who you’ll click with—on the basis of nothing more than a short survey?

Lots of people do.

The algorithms behind eHarmony, OkCupid, and other dating sites are carefully guarded secrets. [Read more…] about Can This Predict Your Perfect Match?

Get More Beautiful with Age

It’s a threat every teenager hears ad nauseam:

“You’d better enjoy how you look, because it’s not going to last.”

Cosmetic legend Elizabeth Arden warned: “Hold fast to youth and beauty.” Beauty fades. [Read more…] about Get More Beautiful with Age

Do You Feel Guilty for Not Being a Good Enough Mother / Wife / Employee / Daughter?

Guilt is the story of my life.

I wish I were a better mother.
I wish I were a better friend.
I wish I were a better person.

I fail myself in so many ways it’s hard to list them all. [Read more…] about Do You Feel Guilty for Not Being a Good Enough Mother / Wife / Employee / Daughter?

Starting to Look Older? Here’s What to Do

That moment you realized, for the first time, you look OLD…

Remember it?

If you say no, I’m pretending not to hear. I feel better about myself when I believe every woman is fighting crow’s feet and dark under-eye shadows. [Read more…] about Starting to Look Older? Here’s What to Do

Does Getting Married Ruin Your Relationship?

You’ve heard the stories.

Everything was going fine, and THEN THEY GOT MARRIED.

What were they thinking? That they were going to live happily ever after or something? [Read more…] about Does Getting Married Ruin Your Relationship?

The Supermodel Secret to Slimmer Thighs

Let’s get rid of thighs.

Keep the waist and curve of the hips—gotta have that hourglass figure—but then jump straight to the knees. I like knees. When you put on weight, you don’t look at your knees and think, “Gosh, that chocolate cake went straight to my kneecaps.” [Read more…] about The Supermodel Secret to Slimmer Thighs