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Skin care products are very personal - naturally, given skin is personal.  When I find something I like, I tend to stick with it.  From time to time, I am asked to try different products and am always willing to do that because I am always looking for natural and safe skin care products to share with women who are undergoing chemotherapy or any woman who simply wants chemical-free and…

Holiday Tips for Lash Addicts

As Thanksgiving approaches, I have even more cause than usual to reflect on just what I am most grateful for this year.

All around me, all around you, are growing numbers of families who this year will struggle to put together a Thanksgiving meal, who may depend upon the donations and generosity of others if they are to eat turkey, if they are to eat at all.  I am reminded that Thanksgiving is not just a day to appreciate what we have, but to share with those who are in…

With the cooperation of the Literacy Council of Sarasota, A. Parker's Books and Book Bazaar have declared the 8th of every month to be Sarasota Literacy Day. On these days, the staff, members, tutors and accompanied students of the Literacy Council…

  So now I have hair - and now I have to maintain it.  In my previous posts, I lamented about my new Alopecia hair and how unnatural the new hair is - very strange color of charcoal and very coarse texture.  I know - whine whine whine - at least I have hair right?  Well, yes and no.

When my hair grew back, the first thing I noticed is that I didn’t have any…

Tips and Encouragement for Breast Cancer survivors and their families:

“Trying to give advice to someone fighting the battle of their life is difficult. The best thing is your attitude – you need to be positive. I know, easier said than done, but with the help of God and his strength to guide you, you can prevail. Just a few days ago I was reading an article that may help as far…

Can AMPLIF•eye Be Used On Cancer Patients?

Yes, cancer patients can use AMPLIF•eye to help nourish and fortify lash follicles and speed up the hair regeneration process. Best results may be seen while in remission, after cancer treatments are over. With physician's approval, AMPLIF•eye may be used while undergoing treatments to nourish and fortify the follicles.

This month's Featured Lash Stylist,…

I bet even those living on the moon have heard about Steve Jobs’ passing due to pancreatic cancer.  Like many, I feel very impacted by his death.  Like many who have lost loved one’s to that terrible disease, I have mixed emotions.  I am very sorry for his passing, for the loss to his family and to the world.  I am feeling grateful that Jobs’ death has people thinking and…

Have you ever marveled at the attitude of invincibility common to toddlers?  I love to watch my young grandson, for whom every physical obstacle seems to be nothing more than a mountain that he delights in summiting.  In his eyes and his young mind, the world and the possibilities it offers him are without limit.

From invincible to helpless.  Illness can transport…

Lakewood Ranch is shutting down Mainstreet! Mainstreet traffic will be closed on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th starting at noon! In preparation for the CYCLE OF LIFE Celebration crowd, The Lakewood Ranch association is closing off Main street to vehicles for an ole’ fashion Street party and for the arrival of our 200 mile and 100 mile riders as they finish their CYCLE OF…

A. Parker's Books and Book Bazaar, located at 1488 Main Street, Downtown Sarasota is happy to be a sponsor, among many others, of the 2nd Annual Owen Burns Celebration - Honoring John Hamilton Gillespie, the man responsible for bringing the game of golf to Sarasota and to America.  All Golf books at our store are discounted 10% during the week of October 24th through the 30th, 2011 (Discount does not Apply to Books Purchased Through Our Store Credit Accounts).  We also donated a…

Cancer.  Child.  Childhood Cancer.  The absolute worst modifier I can think of for that dreaded word “cancer.”  And yet, it is the modifier that together with “cancer” represents the reality of  approximately 12,400 children and their families…

Taste of Asia is helping the Team Tony Foundation in a big way. Every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning August 9 through September 30, when you dine at Taste of Asia, on Siesta Key, mention ‘TEAM TONY FOUNDATION’ and the Lum family will donate 25% of the proceeds to help support those in need while battling cancer. The award winning and downright delicious Lao, Thai,…

The Take the Picture! photo contest is a three month contest starting in August 2011, with a different category…

A salad is a salad is a salad, or is it?  The classic and lackluster 'lettuce, crouton and house italian' combo are a thing of the past.  I've procured, at least in my mind, the best salads which Sarasota has to offer.  The salads that would make a steak and potatoes dish blush.  This tour-de-greens will take you on a ride ranging from ethnic, to savory, to healthy, to sinful indulgences.  In no particular order ladies and gentlemen, our winners are as follows... 

Pho Cali…

The mark of a stellar chef is when you notice that his name no longer leave its mark on a restaurant menu. That’s what happened on a visit to Michael’s on East when I noticed James Plocharsky was no longer named as Pastry Chef. After years of enjoying Plocharsky’s desserts, creations that were worth a trip to Michael’s in itself, discovering his whereabouts…