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Fretful Fiasco

During my childhood, Christmas was, without question, my favorite holiday. The myth, the magic, the mirth: everything about it was wonderful. I was raised Catholic, but by the time my sisters and I entered adolescence, my

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Evil of America

“Barb, I don’t know what to do — they want me to testify,” Jane said. “Wow. Shit just got real,” I said. “What do you mean you don’t know what to do? You have to. Not

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Chilipalooza

Barbarella scored herself a hand-made ceramic bowl from San Diego Ceramic Connection and then hit up the SoNo Park Holiday Fest and Chilipalooza, where local chefs battle for bragging rights of best chili. Vendors, musicians, and

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Chocolatier

Barbarella sits down with Chef Michael Antonorsi (who, with his brother Richard, founded Chuao Chocolatier), and learns all about exotic flavors that work, and those that don’t. She even gets to taste some (as if that

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Acupuncturist

What’s the deal with acupuncture? How can causing pain relieve it? Barbarella never understood this ancient Asian practice that some of her friends swear by, so she went to an expert to learn more. By the

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In the Doghouse

David and I rarely argue. Bicker, sure, everyone bickers — a cranky huff, a misunderstanding that leads to irritation, we are human after all. But argue? As in fundamentally disagree and dig our respective heels into

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Dentist

Dentists usually freak Barbarella out. She’s had issues for quite a while. But, after learning the merits of pre-medication, she chilled out enough to interview a dentist (not hers, this is the first time she met

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Home Brews & Gardens

Barb’s fairly new to beer, but that didn’t stop her from visiting a beer making class at Home Brews & Gardens in South Park to see what all the hoppy hop talk was about. There, students

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Veterinarian

What IS the difference between dog people and cat people? Barbarella asks this of Banfield Pet Hospital’s Area Chief of Staff, Veterinarian Ashley Redmond. Also, how do vets handle it when a customer would rather kill

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Divorce Lawyer

Who knew the answer to the eternal questions, “What’s the secret to a successful marriage?” would come from a divorce lawyer? From most common reasons for divorce to advice for newlyweds, who better to tell you

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