Author Archives: yablon

checking into scarf heaven

Raise your hand if you thought that a scarf was an item of clothing worn to keep your neck warm.  Ok put it down.  Now raise your hand if you knew that a lighter scarf can be worn in summer … Continue reading

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Bake me a bun as fast as you can

I first walked past one of the two Nordic Bakeries on Golden Square and, although running late, was lured in by the mystically divine smell of their signature Finnish cinnamon bun.  How could such a calm, elegant café selling fresh traditional … Continue reading

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How much should a man smell?

Just to clarify, I am referring to male fragrances and not to the socks lying on my bedroom floor.  Set a task, by the editor of www.westlondonliving.com, to find 3 of the best men’s smells, I started to wonder what … Continue reading

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hanging out with Tobey Maguire

  Much like Spiderwoman, I love a mission.  Today’s mission was to discover whether TRX is just another exercise fad or a legitimate way to develop my core strength.  As a regular boot-camper, swimmer and runner, the idea of exercise was not about … Continue reading

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