Sure, any time is the right time to salute and support the fairer sex, but some days were literally made for it—like International Women's Day! Since its official founding in 1911, people around the world have celebrated women's achievements and called for gender equality on the March 8th, United Nations-sanctioned holiday. There are loads of ways to get involved, including by patronizing women-owned businesses or hosting or attending a special function. Read More...
Mary Jo Murphy by Mary-Jo Murphy, MS, RN, CDE
“I am a nurse,” I say to the surgeon, as if that explains that he can be different with me, less guarded, more frank. I’m trying to tell him, I will understand your jargon. Skip the euphemisms. In fact, I will be alert for anything that smacks of not telling the whole truth.
“And,” I add as he pulls up a stool and sits at eye level across from me, “I was married to a general surgeon for 20 years. Read More...
If you have watched Cake Boss, you have probably seen Buddy Valastro introduce his family in some show episodes. Buddy has four children and is married to Lisa Valastro. He has hosted the show for nine seasons and appeared in many other similar shows. However, one child that has raised interest is Bartolo Buddy Valastro III. Valastro III may not have the celebrity status his father enjoys, but he is slowly creating a path for himself to stardom. Read More...