Some people might think that it would be impossible to write a column about jeans, but that person would likely be a man. For women, there’s lots to talk about, including: everchanging styles, pockets (or the lack thereof), vanity sizing, and jean gender GAP differences. Why my new interest in opining about denim wear? I’ve been looking for a pair …
Personal touch just makes good business sense
Is now the time to be cutting back on customer service? I have become very frustrated as of late with big businesses cutting our ability to contact them, forcing us to buy in ways we don’t want to, or into decisions with less information than desirable. In the middle of COVID-19 protocols, this seems more than illogical and I’m wondering …
Affordability one of shampoo bars’ ‘mane’ perks
As I age, there have been very few physical changes that make me feel more confident. COVID-19 stay at home measures further impacted my waistline, work attire, and hair. You may recall my article on the clothing mullet or #jammiesmullet. I also trimmed my own hair during quarantine. Luckily, I was able to resist the siren-like call from boredom telling …
Usury appears to be alive and well
I got a piece of direct mail last week for a service that purports itself to provide “affordable loan solutions.” It said I could apply easily at the branch, online, or by telephone. I could get $5,500 loan – today. I read the conditions on the back, and nowhere did it mention the interest rate for this “affordable” solution that …
Outdoors is where it’s at in Sault, Algoma
This past week, I was thrilled to be part of the Travel Media Association of Canada’s annual conference hosted by our very own Sault Ste. Marie. Travel writers, bloggers, vloggers, and photographers from across the country enjoyed experience after experience in our community before the association’s annual general meeting. As the only local member of the association in the Sault, I got to play …
Super Bowl can still be a kick without drink
Ahh the Superbowl, it’s become so much more than the pinnacle game of NFL football. Now it’s also the half-time show, the commercials, the parties, the snacks, the drinks. What struck me while watching the Superbowl this year was that I was definitely in the minority without an alcoholic drink in my hand. Ever notice the way alcohol is part …
So many cool ways for Sault to celebrate winter
I think that we can all agree that Sault Ste Marie is an amazing place to live and a great place to visit. That said, I’d really like to see us further expand winter tourism, like many cities have already done. We have a well-known winter carnival, Bon Soo, but I know we can do more. We don’t have to …
Black Friday deals welcomed, but not boorishness
Black Friday has somehow become a day that I love and hate at the same time. It’s like the pair of earrings that I didn’t know I needed, then I saw them, at a deal of a price, and then I had to have them, and I cursed the fact that suddenly I couldn’t live without them. Celebrated on the …
Men in speedos reveal plenty
“How many industries would totally collapse if women stopped feeling ashamed about our bodies?” was the random musing that a friend posed to me in a recent email. She went on to say: “Why can’t we all have the confidence of the middle-aged men shopping for Speedos at my work yesterday?” Considering that she works in downtown Toronto, and there …
Candidates, please read
Dear candidates: There is already so much that I want to thank you for in regards to the upcoming election. Please do call me during dinner. I have nothing better to do than to listen to your prerecorded message. We always have family dinners, so what’s wrong with you interrupting one of them. Your message is important, more important than …