Health, Fitness and Style
It's a Gray Area, Part One
Roberta McReynolds writes: I was hoping for something more exotic sounding than Clairol #18 — Pecan. I never came up with anything called #1 — Foxy Brunet, #10 — Helen of Troy Umber, or even Frosted Chocolate Malt Fantasy. Oh, wait a minute … that last… more »
Galileo's Instruments and the Outflow Water Clock
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute is displaying in an exhibition titled Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy, one of those gorgeous brass instruments that resemble jewelry: an armillary sphere.
All ages can participate in Science in Play, a… more »
Utterly Unsuitable
The week ahead
Holds lots of dread:
I have to buy a bathing suit.
I’d be a dope
To have much hope
Of finding fit (don’t mention cute).
In fact if my long search is fruitless
I may well have to dive in suitless. Julia Sneden writes and rhymes about… more »
Summer sun protection is much more than just picking the right sunscreen
Dermatologist Cynthia Bailey writes:
As a California dermatologist, I spend most of my time treating people
with skin cancer. I teach my patients to enjoy being outdoors and
keep their skin safe. Today, sun protection information is complicated
by vi… more »
